Changes in aviation tourism in 2025

Higher taxes in some countries, more long-haul flights and fewer first-class seats due to overcrowding are the new things in air travel next year.

After 5 years of facing the pandemic, 2025 is the year that the world aviation industry is considered to have strong innovation "like a whirlwind", bringing tourists to more places but also charging more. Below are the trends in air travel next year as predicted by experts.

New flight routes

Several new flights connecting Europe and the Americas are set to launch in 2025. Delta Air Lines expects a “record summer” next year, with the most transatlantic flights in its history, with 700 weekly flights to 33 European cities during peak season.

The A321XL (pictured) promises to revolutionize the aviation industry by 2025. Photo: Airbus

Another major US airline, United Airlines, said it has improved many flights in 2025, also promising to open new flights to Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Croatia, Greenland. The frequency of flights is estimated to reach 760 flights per week to more than 40 destinations. The third largest US airline, American Airlines, also plans similar plans with new routes.

In the Middle East, Etihad Airways, UAE, announced 10 new destinations for 2025, including Abu Dhabi and Atlanta, USA, flying four times a week from July.

Tourists have to pay more taxes and fees.

The UK Passenger Duty (APD) was introduced in 1994 to raise government revenue. It increases each year and is included in the price of a ticket, based on the length of the flight and class of travel.

The UK government is planning to raise the tax even further in 2025 to account for rising inflation, so travellers departing from UK airports will have to brace themselves for the new charges.

Economy-class passengers won’t see much of a difference, with the 2024 APD tax rising by more than $1 compared to 2023, experts say. But those flying business class, with extra legroom, will see a higher tax, starting from $27, starting in April next year.

The UK is not the only country to add this tax to airfares. France has a passenger eco-tax, but it is lower than the UK, ranging from $3 to $65 per passenger. From January 1, 2025, Denmark will also introduce its own tax, ranging from $4 to $42 for passengers departing from Denmark (except Greenland and the Faroe Islands).

Economy class passengers leaving the Maldives will have to pay $50 (up from $30 this year) and $120 for business class. First class passengers will have to pay at least $240 and helicopters will cost an additional $480.

Departure fees from Singapore’s Changi Airport will also increase steadily over the next five years, from $35 to $49. In addition, airfares to Singapore are expected to be higher, as airlines add landing and operating fees at Changi, which are expected to increase from April 2025.

Greenland is the new destination of 2025

With a modern terminal and a new runway of nearly 2 km, suitable for handling large aircraft from North America and Europe, Nuuk International Airport on Greenland promises to be an emerging and attractive destination in the coming year. Before the new runway, most international flights to Greenland connected at Kangerlussuaq.

Danish airline Air Greenland will also seize this opportunity by increasing flight frequencies, promising to welcome more passengers next year.

More long-haul routes

2025 will see the arrival of new aircraft and new long-haul schedules, including the A321XLR, an upgrade of Airbus’s A31neo. Some 25 airlines have already ordered the aircraft, including JetBlue, Delta, United, American, Air Canada and Aer Lingus. As a result, travelers can expect non-stop flights between Dublin, Ireland and Nashville, USA, starting in April 2025.

Changing the way we recognize "loyal customers"

Previously, to become a frequent flyer and receive incentives, travelers needed to become loyal customers of a few airlines. But by 2025, airlines have changed their tactics by forming alliances with other partners. Therefore, a passenger can become a VIP customer of American Airlines without having to fly a single flight of this airline, just by using the services of the airline's partners such as retailers, hotels, and experience providers.

Besides the US, many other airlines in the world also participate in this new way of calculating bonus miles such as Air France and KLM.

Upgrading seats will be more difficult

One of the most popular services for passengers when flying is upgrading their seats, especially free of charge. However, by 2025, experts predict that upgrading will be less likely to happen because of the increasing number of passengers, high occupancy rates, and the increasing demand for first and business class cabins.

Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein said at a conference in November that 15 years ago, they were selling only 12% of their domestic first-class seats. Today, that number has reversed, with only 12% of seats available.

According to vnexpress.net

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