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News: How Airlines Are Getting Passengers To Book More In 2024
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Travel Today
March 05, 2024
Happy Travel Tuesday, here are some the top trends in travel right now:
Unknown Destinations & Flight To Nowhere - Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) recently made headlines for selling tickets on a flight with a "unknown destination” as a promotional tool to encourage members of their loyalty program to try out new destinations. And while SAS is taking off for destinations unknown, it is a flight to nowhere for two leading US-discount carriers. The JetBlue and Spirit Airlines merger has been called off and while regulators may be celebrating this is very troubling news for the travel industry, as regional airlines will face profitability headwinds throughout 2024 as post-pandemic passenger loads drop, and fuel begins to creep higher.
Summer of Sales: As a result, we’ve seen a heavy focus on price promotion and sales from low-cost carriers such as Southwest, Frontier, Avelo, PLAY, and others to get more bookings locked in as the consumer becomes more price sensitive Frontier has been aggressively promoting their (somewhat restrictive) “All-You-Can-Fly” Summer Pass for $399, where PLAY recently offered free stopovers in Iceland for upcoming flights.
IRL Investments - The pandemic brought the cruise and theme park industries to a grinding stop, as local restrictions locked down areas of gathering, however a renewed investment in IRL experiences. Cruise companies have been debuting new ships, such as Royal Carribean’s Icon of the Seas, and theme parks are also expanding as well. Disney recently announced a $60 Million investment in their theme parks, and LEGOLAND California, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, will open a new Dino Valley park this month. Universal Orlando will open Epic Adventure in the Summer of 2025.
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The Travel Top 10
Tulip Experience Amsterdam, our favorite experience of the week!
Hotel of the Week 🏨: 🌴 Henderson Beach Resort - Destin, FL 🌴
Destination of the Week 🌍: 🗺️ Tokyo, Japan 🗺️
Restaurant of the Week 🍴: 🍽️ Somserset in Chicago, IL 🍽️
Experience of the Week 🎭: 🌷 Tulip Experience Amsterdam 🌷
Tour of the Week 🚶♀️: 🗿 Machu Picchu, Peru 🗿
Activity of the Week 🏄♂️: 🌊 Surfing in Bali 🌊
Airline of the Week ✈️: ✈️ Singapore Air ✈️
Cruise of the Week 🚢: 🌅 European Waterways 🌅
Spa of the Week 💆♀️: 🧖♀️ Amangiri Spa 🧖♀️
Resort of the Week 🏡: 🌅 Resorts World Las Vegas 🌅
(Fun Fact: Resorts World Las Vegas features a 5.5-acre pool complex!)
AIRLINE NEWS
American Airlines Announces “Largest” Award Fare Sale
American Airlines launches its most significant AAdvantage miles redemption offer yet: travelers can now book one-way flights for just 5,000 AAdvantage miles, covering both domestic and select short haul international destinations, including Mexico, Cancun, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Vail, Palm Springs, and Las Vegas. With over half a million seats available, this unprecedented deal capitalizes on American's extensive network and opens up numerous opportunities for spring getaways. Get the deals here.
AIRLINE NEWS
Turkish Airlines Heads To Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Turkish Airlines has now launched flights to Melbourne, marking its first foray into Australia and expanding its network to an impressive 346 destinations across six continents with a fleet of 450 aircraft. Beginning with a Saturday inaugural flight, the airline will offer three weekly trips from Istanbul to Melbourne, the most populous city in Australia, via a transfer at Singapore Changi International Airport. This move not only introduces special introductory fares but also establishes Turkish Airlines as the only European airline flying to Melbourne, enhancing trade and tourism between the two nations. Chairman Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat highlighted this milestone as a significant step towards connecting diverse cultures and strengthening the airline's presence in the Asia-Pacific, with Australia becoming the 130th country in its network.
CRUISE NEWS
New Viking Cruise Options For 2024
🚢⚓ The cruise industry came to a grinding hault during the pandemic, but demand is now soaring. Viking anticipates traveler trends by launching 2026 bookings early, including for the new Viking Vesta®, amidst high demand. This expansion showcases over 80 itineraries and new immersive city extensions, catering to the growing preference for advanced bookings and deeper cultural exploration. Viking's move reflects a shift towards luxury, personalized travel experiences, emphasizing unique, thoughtful journeys across the globe.
STAYING IN STYLE
Porto’s Hottest New Hotel
🇵🇹 Porto's Picture-Perfect Hotel: IHG has opened its first European Vignette Collection Hotel in Porto, Portugal 🏨. Casa da Companhia, located in the heart of the picturesque Clérigos district, is a luxury property with 40 rooms, three suites, a spa, fitness suite, indoor and outdoor pools, and an outdoor terrace 🌅. Offering timeless design and an emblematic experience, it's just a short walk from São Bento Station and Porto's top attractions 📸.
Bon Voyage! See you next Travel Tuesday!
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