Did you find plane tickets expensive in 2024? Get your physical or electronic wallets ready for 2025. The travel industry is predicting prices to be at least 25% higher than the average for 2024. I know it's not exactly the news you dream of at the beginning of the year, but all indicators confirm the analysis of the specialists in tourism.
How did it get here?
In 2024, the aviation industry has seen significant growth in the number of passengers, with an estimated 4,7 billion people being transported globally, surpassing the previous record of 4,54 billion in 2019, according to representatives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). .
- Number of passengers was higher than before the pandemic.
- Increased operational costs: To cover additional costs related to personnel, parts, supplies and taxes imposed by European Union carbon regulations
- Additional environmental fees: Companies such as Lufthansa have announced the introduction of additional charges of up to €72 per ticket from 1 January 2025 to offset the costs associated with new European emissions regulations
Limited capacity and high demand : Delays in the delivery of new aircraft and increased demand for air travel are helping to keep prices high. Aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing have struggled to deliver new planes on time. For example, in 2024, around 1.200 new planes were expected to be delivered, 30% less than initially planned ( rfi.fr ).
A ray of hope in January
Statistically, January is the month with the lowest airfares and accommodation prices. At this time, companies in Romania , as well as international ones, are running discount campaigns of up to 60%.
