easyJet and easyJet holidays reveal top travel trends for 2023 as winter sale bookings take off

• easyJet filled one plane a minute during peak bookings during the Big Orange Sale
• North African destinations Tunisia and Egypt are the most popular compared to 2019
• The Greek Islands, Turkey, Montenegro and Albania also saw increased demand from holidaymakers in 2023.
• Bookings in January surged early as people were ready to leave for last-minute ski breaks, and Austria’s popularity has skyrocketed compared to 2019.
• All-inclusive breaks are proving to be the most popular of easyJet holiday packages
• A beach vacation to Tenerife is on the top of the table, and Amsterdam proves to be the most popular city package
• Discount fares and package holidays still available until January 10th

easyJet and easyJet Holidays have revealed the latest travel trends for 2023 as bookings surged in the first few days of the Big Orange Sale.
The airline filled more than 61 aircraft per hour and more than 1 aircraft per minute, and during peak booking times, offered discounts of up to 20% on over 1 million seats and up to £300 off package holidays. rice field.

Flights to North African destinations see the biggest rise in popularity compared to 2019, with Tunisia seeing the biggest growth since the start of the sale, followed by Egypt and Morocco compared to pre-pandemic and demand is increasing. Traveling to the Greek islands is also proving to be a hot spot in 2023. Since the launch of the sale, destinations such as Rhodes, Kos, Crete, Santorini and Zante have grown in popularity compared to 2019.
Other destinations that have grown in popularity since 2019 include Tirana, Albania and Tivat, Montenegro, offering alternatives to Italy and Croatia for those wishing to explore the Adriatic coast, and also including Dalaman and Antalya, Turkey. will be

Beach island trips to the Canary Islands Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Cyprus and Madeira also saw an increase in demand compared to 2019.

easyJet also showed strong demand in the first hours of flight sales in January. That’s because France and Italy are proving to be among the most popular destinations, with people ready to take off at the last minute ski break. Bookings to Innsbruck and Salzburg in Austria also saw a surge in demand compared to 2019. easyJet has increased its ski flight program this year by 30% over last year and offers more seats on ski routes than any other British airline.

May turns out to be the most popular summer month for booking in the first few hours of the sale. People use semi-annual contracts such as Alicante, Palma and Tenerife in Spain and Faro in Portugal.

Bookings data is based on a recent survey conducted by airlines in November 2022, showing that nearly two-thirds (64%) of Britons plan to prioritize international travel in 2023 was shown.
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Package holiday bookings increased by over 230% in the first few days of the Big Orange Sale. All-inclusive vacations are the most in demand, with Tenerife being the most popular destination overall and Amsterdam being chosen as a city escape.

Ali Gayward, UK Country Manager for easyJet, commented:
“It’s great to see a return to this traditionally busy booking period, which is enjoying a resurgence in popularity in North Africa, alongside hidden gems like the Greek Islands and Montenegro and Albania.
“The popularity of packaged holidays, including easyJet holidays, also shows no signs of slowing down, with many customers choosing all-inclusive vacations as their top holiday choice for 2023.

“With flights from the UK to over 120 destinations in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and package holidays in over 5,000 hotels, now is the perfect time to book a short haul trip with easyJet. In 2023. We look forward to bringing you even more customers.”

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easyJet serves 21 airports across the UK and offers over 463 routes to over 120 destinations from the UK to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. For more information and to book easyJet’s UK network, please visit easyJet.com.

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* Fares are one-way and include tax.

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