In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top air travel apps in the United States showed significant trends in downloads and active users. Here's a closer look at how each app fared based on Sensor Tower data.

American Airlines experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 157K in early April and peaking at approximately 186K by mid-June. Active users also saw a rise, beginning at 3.6M and reaching a high of 4.4M in early June before settling at 3.8M by the end of the quarter.

Fly Delta maintained a steady download rate with a slight increase from 141K to 185K throughout the quarter. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 4.2M in mid-May before ending the quarter at 3.4M.

United Airlines showed a consistent rise in downloads from 134K to 177K. The active user base demonstrated some volatility, with a peak of 4M in late June.

Southwest Airlines: Travel App saw a gradual increase in downloads, starting at 125K and reaching 141K by mid-June. Active users peaked impressively at 5.3M in early June.

Finally, Frontier Airlines downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around 115K. Active users rose from 864K to a peak of 889K in late June.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement with air travel apps in the US market. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025

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