25 January 2023 – The post-pandemic recovery continues progressing steadily, which is reflected in 2023 travel demand. Kiwi.com’s comprehensive data shows that bookings* are up by 170% compared to last year, while searches exceed 4 billion. The most booked destinations so far this year are Spain, followed by the United States, Italy, Thailand and theContinue reading “Kiwi.com: 2023 Travel predictions”
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As Japan reopens its borders Kiwi.com sees a 92% increase in bookings from Europe
2 November 2022 – The announcement of Japan reopening its borders for tourists on 11 October 2022, generated an increase of 92% in bookings from the European continent in October compared to the month before, Kiwi.com data shows*. The week-on-week growth before and after the opening was 52.8%, making the week of 11 October 2022Continue reading “As Japan reopens its borders Kiwi.com sees a 92% increase in bookings from Europe”
Kiwi.com: Bookings for long-haul flights reach pre-pandemic levels
25 October 2022 – With the lift of restrictions and the opening of borders, the travel traffic from Europe has not only met but gone beyond 2019 volumes by 78%, Kiwi.com data shows. Short-haul flights (0–1499km) have seen an increase of 170%, while medium-haul flights (1500–3999km) – an increase of 70%. Due to lengthier restrictionsContinue reading “Kiwi.com: Bookings for long-haul flights reach pre-pandemic levels”
Kiwi.com: 140% increase in bookings this summer from Europe
15 September 2022 – Kiwi.com bookings from Europe for summer 2022 saw a 140% increase compared to summer 2021, overtaking summer 2019 figures by 92.5%. Italy, Spain and Greece traditionally remain the top summer destinations, although the United Kingdom jumped from seventh place last year to third place this year. London was the top cityContinue reading “Kiwi.com: 140% increase in bookings this summer from Europe”
Kiwi.com data reveals Barcelona is the busiest airport this summer, Gatwick sees the most cancelations
Bookings for June and July 2022 saw a 68% increase compared to the whole summer of 2019 8 August 2022 – Travel tech company, Kiwi.com, saw bookings for June and July 2022 surpass pre-pandemic volumes. Compared to the whole summer of 2019, the months of June and July 2022 saw 68% more bookings from Europe. Continue reading “Kiwi.com data reveals Barcelona is the busiest airport this summer, Gatwick sees the most cancelations”
July 2022: Kiwi.com data shows a 130% increase in bookings departing from Europe
29 July 2022 – The first summer without Covid-19 restrictions has seen excessive travel demand. Kiwi.com data shows a 130% increase in bookings departing from Europe comparing July 2021 with July 2022. Top ten most booked destinations (July 2022) London, Milan, Barcelona, Rome, Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Athens, Palma de Mallorca, Dublin High demand, an increaseContinue reading “July 2022: Kiwi.com data shows a 130% increase in bookings departing from Europe”
The European summer entices global travelers to return
Kiwi.com booking data shows Italy, Spain and Greece as most selected European destinations 6 June 2022 – Bookings for summer 2022 are skyrocketing, surpassing 2019 volumes, after two years of lockdowns, restrictions and uncertainty. Kiwi.com data* shows that when comparing last year’s summer bookings, this year sees almost four times growth, and when comparing pre-pandemicContinue reading “The European summer entices global travelers to return”
Brits plan their long weekend getaways during the Queen’s jubilee
26 May 2022 – The platinum anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne culminates in a four-day UK bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June, where many will celebrate the historic milestone not only at home but also by travelling. Kiwi.com, a travel-tech company, discovered that British travellers actively use theContinue reading “Brits plan their long weekend getaways during the Queen’s jubilee”
Flight prices from Spain to the United Kingdom fell by 62% in 2021 compared to 2019
The route between Palma de Mallorca and Newcastle has seen the biggest drop in fares, 92.6%, currently averaging at €20 Flying between Spain and Australia is 64.6% more expensive than two years ago, on average €1,303 Barcelona, August 5, 2021 – The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to fluctuating flight fares in destinationsContinue reading “Flight prices from Spain to the United Kingdom fell by 62% in 2021 compared to 2019”
Mutation of coronavirus saw Brits rush to escape the country
Kiwi.com saw a massive spike in same day bookings and travelers adding extra bags and travel insurance London, 23 December 2020 — Due to the fast spread of the new mutation of Covid-19 and the new Tier 4 rules imposed in the UK, disrupting Brits Christmas plans, over 50% of the total of worldwide bookingsContinue reading “Mutation of coronavirus saw Brits rush to escape the country”