A4E report finds travel agents are charging 23% more per ticket

11-10-24

A recent study commissioned by Airlines for Europe (A4E)In 2024, travel agencies have started to charge 23% more per ticket issued compared to previous years. This increase has generated mixed reactions in the industry, as while it reflects the growing demand for travel in the wake of the pandemic, it also poses challenges for consumers and the agencies themselves. The reasons behind this increase are multiple and are linked both to the recovery of tourism and to changes in cost dynamics in the industry.

One of the main drivers behind this increase in ticket prices is the recovery of the tourism sector after the COVID-19 crisis. During the most critical years of the pandemic, travel agencies suffered a dramatic reduction in revenues due to low demand and mobility restrictions. Now that tourism has returned to near pre-pandemic levels, agencies have adjusted their fares to compensate for accumulated losses.