Increasingly expensive holidays: up by 10%

Different story, at least in part, for flights, which have not yet and not everywhere returned to pre-COVID levels. «Compared to the pre-pandemic period, carriers have less transport capacity and, faced with high demand, ticket prices rise», claims Nettuno. Furthermore, for some destinations, the rise in prices is a consequence of the ongoing wars. «The closure of Russian airspace, for example, means that we have to go around the country, extending the route. To go to Japan, therefore, it takes up to two hours more. And this also has an impact on flight prices, the higher costs of which fall on passengers”, continues the Hotelplan spokesperson. For the Mediterranean and Northern European routes, Capone echoes, the increase is between 3 and 5% on an annual basis. «It’s not all bad news, though. Some long-haul destinations have in fact suffered a decrease. The United States and Canada can guarantee a greater supply compared to previous years, and therefore also more competitive prices.” Indeed, for North America the cost of tickets would drop by 10%. «It is no coincidence – highlights Capone – that bookings are increasing sharply for these two destinations. Provided, however, that you book in time: buying a ticket for July now would be much more expensive. Those who moved in February, however, found advantageous rates.”