It's a common statistic when talking to fellow travelers abroad (usually about political/intl issues), that less than 1 in 5 Americans even have a passport and only like 30% (not sure the exact number, but under 50%) of our governmental representatives (ie Congress/Houses of Reps) have traveled abroad. Of course these people always claim that American's aren't aware (or rather oblivious) of intl issues/or issues outside of America.

So my answer to the question is yes, especially when you factor in all lower income tax brackets in the equation. My mom for example has flown on an airplane twice.

matt