Are Brits planning to fly next year? Where to and who with?

As the cost of living rises in the UK and across the world, questions are emerging about how this will impact travel. After conducting research with 2,000 UK customers last month, easyJet’s latest survey has some of the answers.

 

Will people be travelling next year?

Over two thirds (67 per cent) said they are more likely to travel abroad in 2024 than in 2023.

 

How does travel factor into spending and saving?

Over three quarters (77 per cent) said they will prioritise spending money on a holiday over anything else in their yearly budgets – up from 70 per cent last year.

76 per cent said they still plan to go on the same number (or more) holidays than usual.

 

What will people give up in order to go on holiday?

54 per cent said they’ll be reducing their spending on eating out, 40 per cent said they’ll cut back on new clothes and shoes, and 38 per cent are opting not to pay for a new car or home upgrades to be able to get away.

 

What carriers will people be flying on?

70 per cent are more likely to book with a low-cost carrier (up from 66 per cent in 2022).

 

Where will people go abroad?

People are looking at destinations that are closer to home next year with 72 per cent looking at Europe vs 10 per cent planning a trip to North America and 9 per cent to Asia.

 

This survey indicates a strong year of travel in 2024, showing that Brits will continue to prioritise travel where possible.

 

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