Airline industry bracing for summer travel surge
Published May 16, 2023, 12:20 p.m. by Liam Bradley
As the summer travel season approaches, the airline industry is bracing for a surge in demand.
airlines are expecting a busy summer travel season, with a nearly 10 percent increase in demand compared to last year. The industry is preparing for the influx of passengers by adding more flights and hiring more staff.
The increase in demand is being driven by a strong economy and low airfares. airlines have been able to keep fares low by filling more seats on each flight and using more fuel-efficient aircraft.
With more people traveling this summer, airlines are expecting delays and cancellations to increase. Passengers are being urged to plan ahead and be prepared for disruptions.
Here are some tips to make your summer travel smoother:
-Check the weather forecast before you leave and pack accordingly.
-Allow extra time for check-in and security screening.
-Check your airline’s website or app for flight information and updates.
-If your flight is delayed or cancelled, be patient and follow the airline’s instructions.
-If you need to change your travel plans, contact your airline or travel agent as soon as possible.
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GABE GUTIERREZ HAS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET THE BEST DEALS.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET THE BEST DEALS. >> Reporter: AFTER A
TO GET THE BEST DEALS. >> Reporter: AFTER A CHAOTIC SUMMER LAST
>> Reporter: AFTER A CHAOTIC SUMMER LAST YEAR, THE AIRLINE
CHAOTIC SUMMER LAST YEAR, THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY IS BRACING
YEAR, THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY IS BRACING FOR AN EVEN BUSIER
INDUSTRY IS BRACING FOR AN EVEN BUSIER 2023.
FOR AN EVEN BUSIER 2023. >> WE'RE IN THE
2023. >> WE'RE IN THE EXPERIENCE ECONOMY AND
>> WE'RE IN THE EXPERIENCE ECONOMY AND PEOPLE WANT TO GET
EXPERIENCE ECONOMY AND PEOPLE WANT TO GET THEIR EXPERIENCES
PEOPLE WANT TO GET THEIR EXPERIENCES BACK.
THEIR EXPERIENCES BACK. >> Reporter: DELTA'S
BACK. >> Reporter: DELTA'S CEO NOW PREDICTING A
>> Reporter: DELTA'S CEO NOW PREDICTING A RECORD SUMMER TRAVEL
CEO NOW PREDICTING A RECORD SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON.
RECORD SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON. THE AIRLINES
SEASON. THE AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
THE AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE ALREADY 75%
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE ALREADY 75% BOOKED.
ARE ALREADY 75% BOOKED. HOPPER.COM REPORTS
BOOKED. HOPPER.COM REPORTS DOMESTIC SUMMER
HOPPER.COM REPORTS DOMESTIC SUMMER AIRFARES WILL BE 18%
DOMESTIC SUMMER AIRFARES WILL BE 18% MORE EXPENSIVE THAN
AIRFARES WILL BE 18% MORE EXPENSIVE THAN 2019.
MORE EXPENSIVE THAN 2019. SUMMER TICKET PRICES
2019. SUMMER TICKET PRICES NOW AVERAGING $328
SUMMER TICKET PRICES NOW AVERAGING $328 ROUND TRIP IN THE U.S.
NOW AVERAGING $328 ROUND TRIP IN THE U.S. $518 IF YOU'RE GOING
ROUND TRIP IN THE U.S. $518 IF YOU'RE GOING TO MEXICO.
$518 IF YOU'RE GOING TO MEXICO. $1100 TO EUROPE.
TO MEXICO. $1100 TO EUROPE. UP 30% FROM 2019.
$1100 TO EUROPE. UP 30% FROM 2019. BUT THAT IS NOT
UP 30% FROM 2019. BUT THAT IS NOT DETERRING TRAVELERS.
BUT THAT IS NOT DETERRING TRAVELERS. THE LATEST TSA FIGURES
DETERRING TRAVELERS. THE LATEST TSA FIGURES SHOW DAILY PASSENGER
THE LATEST TSA FIGURES SHOW DAILY PASSENGER SCREENINGS ARE WELL
SHOW DAILY PASSENGER SCREENINGS ARE WELL AHEAD OF LAST YEAR AND
SCREENINGS ARE WELL AHEAD OF LAST YEAR AND IN SOME CASES NOW
AHEAD OF LAST YEAR AND IN SOME CASES NOW SURPASSING PREPANDEMIC
IN SOME CASES NOW SURPASSING PREPANDEMIC LEVELS.
SURPASSING PREPANDEMIC LEVELS. >> TRAVELING THIS
LEVELS. >> TRAVELING THIS SUMMER, JAMAICA, GOT
>> TRAVELING THIS SUMMER, JAMAICA, GOT IT PLANNED ALREADY.
SUMMER, JAMAICA, GOT IT PLANNED ALREADY. >> A LITTLE TRICKY TO
IT PLANNED ALREADY. >> A LITTLE TRICKY TO GET A CHEAPER FLIGHT.
>> A LITTLE TRICKY TO GET A CHEAPER FLIGHT. WE'RE TALKING A LOT
GET A CHEAPER FLIGHT. WE'RE TALKING A LOT MORE THAN YOU NORMALLY
WE'RE TALKING A LOT MORE THAN YOU NORMALLY SPEND.
MORE THAN YOU NORMALLY SPEND. >> Reporter: IF YOU
SPEND. >> Reporter: IF YOU WAITED THIS LONG TO
>> Reporter: IF YOU WAITED THIS LONG TO BOOK WHAT ARE YOUR
WAITED THIS LONG TO BOOK WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
BOOK WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS? >> DON'T OVERTHINK IT.
OPTIONS? >> DON'T OVERTHINK IT. MAYBE GET A BUNDLED
>> DON'T OVERTHINK IT. MAYBE GET A BUNDLED TRIP WHERE YOUR
MAYBE GET A BUNDLED TRIP WHERE YOUR AIRFARE AND HOTEL COME
TRIP WHERE YOUR AIRFARE AND HOTEL COME TOGETHER.
AIRFARE AND HOTEL COME TOGETHER. YOU CAN SAVE HUNDREDS
TOGETHER. YOU CAN SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.
YOU CAN SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. >> Reporter: EXPERT
OF DOLLARS. >> Reporter: EXPERT SAY THE MOST EXPENSIVE
>> Reporter: EXPERT SAY THE MOST EXPENSIVE TIME TO FLY IS THE
SAY THE MOST EXPENSIVE TIME TO FLY IS THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY.
TIME TO FLY IS THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY. BY AUGUST YOU SAVE AN
FIRST WEEK OF JULY. BY AUGUST YOU SAVE AN AVERAGE OF $125 OFF
BY AUGUST YOU SAVE AN AVERAGE OF $125 OFF YOUR AIRFARE.
AVERAGE OF $125 OFF YOUR AIRFARE. THE TOP U.S.
YOUR AIRFARE. THE TOP U.S. DESTINATIONS, NEW YORK
THE TOP U.S. DESTINATIONS, NEW YORK CITY, VEGAS AND
DESTINATIONS, NEW YORK CITY, VEGAS AND ORLANDO.
CITY, VEGAS AND ORLANDO. OVERSEA, LONDON, PARIS
ORLANDO. OVERSEA, LONDON, PARIS AND TOKYO.
OVERSEA, LONDON, PARIS AND TOKYO. CHOOSE OFF THE BEATEN
