UAE holiday travellers face higher airfares as global airlines warn of price hikes
Dubai: UAE residents planning overseas trips for the December holidays face growing pressure on travel budgets as airlines worldwide warn of higher ticket prices, with soaring jet fuel costs forcing carriers to reconsider fares, flight schedules and operating expenses. Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers, Ryanair, has become the latest to sound the alarm, warning that airfares across…
UAE residents planning holiday trips for the December holidays may face higher travel costs as airlines worldwide warn of potential fare increases, due to soaring jet fuel prices. Ryanair, Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers, has expressed concern that airfares across Europe could rise by up to 20% next year if fuel prices remain elevated.
US holiday airfares have already reached their highest level in a decade, according to travel booking platform Hopper. UAE travellers should compare fares, consider alternative travel dates, and account for additional charges before booking their flights.
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