Air travel in 2024: Why costs are rising and what vacationers need to consider

Air travel in 2024: Why costs are rising and what vacationers need to consider

According to a report from www.merkur.de, travel costs will continue to rise in 2024 and there are new regulations that vacationers must observe. Flight prices are expected to continue to rise due to various factors. On the one hand, airlines will have to use more environmentally friendly fuels on a quota basis from 2025, which increases production costs and is reflected in higher ticket prices. In addition, there are the federal government's plans for kerosene tax. In addition, the prices for security checks at the airport are increasing, which also affects ticket prices.

Furthermore, compensation from airlines has an impact on flight prices, as large sums of compensation have to be paid to passengers in the event of longer delays or flight cancellations. Government regulations are also increasing sanctions for airlines, which also affects ticket prices.

Another change concerns the children's passport, which will no longer be sufficient from January 1, 2024. Parents now have to apply for an electronic passport for their children when traveling outside the EU, which costs 37.50 euros.

Greece is also increasing its accommodation tax for the new year, which entails additional costs for holidaymakers.

All in all, it is becoming more expensive for travelers, including in terms of air travel and accommodation costs, which can have a negative impact on many consumers' travel budgets. The planned measures and regulations could make travel overall less attractive financially for many and have a negative impact on the international travel market.