UK summer bookings jump as Britons put off overseas holidays by travel fears
Summary
More people in the UK are booking holidays at home this summer instead of traveling abroad. This shift is due to flight delays, higher airline costs linked to the Middle East conflict, and long waiting times at European airport borders.Key Facts
- UK hotel and holiday park bookings have increased by 35% compared to last year.
- Airlines face higher fuel costs because of the war in the Middle East, leading to expected fare increases.
- New EU border checks cause long delays, with some flights leaving only partly full.
- Bookings for UK holiday spots by lakes, rivers, and seaside towns have risen around 12%.
- Searches for UK summer trips on Booking.com are up by 10%.
- Waitrose predicts big rises in sales at stores in popular UK holiday areas, with increases up to 23%.
- About 39% of people said new EU border rules discourage them from traveling in Europe.
- 38% of people have delayed booking holidays because of travel uncertainties.
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