Limited routes and strong demand have bumped up the cost for travellers looking to holiday overseas after the pandemic.

The staggering increase from pre and mid-pandemic levels has seen Australians pay more for the cost of a plane ticket than what might once have covered an entire holiday.

Travellers Choice managing director Christian Hunter told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings accommodation in Europe is up 25-30 per cent across the board, while airlines are prioritising profits over customer experience, with increasing fuel costs, a lack of competition and limited airlines flying into Australia the main reasons for steep airfares.

Limited routes and strong demand have bumped up the cost for travellers looking to holiday overseas after the pandemic.
The staggering increase from pre and mid-pandemic levels has seen Australians pay more for the cost of a plane ticket than what might once have covered an entire holiday.
Travellers Choice managing director Christian Hunter told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings accommodation in Europe is up 25-30 per cent across the board, while airlines are prioritising profits over customer experience, with increasing fuel costs, a lack of competition and limited airlines flying into Australia the main reasons for steep airfares.

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