U.K. millennials are the most likely to book an international trip in 2020, with 49 percent agreeing that they would rebook, according to a survey by GlobalData.
Short-haul travel trips to European destinations have now come into play, but the government need to collaborate with the aviation industry in order to start considering how long-haul flight operations will operate to ensure a full recovery, says GlobalData, a Leading Data & Analytics company.
“The news that U.K. Millennials are the most likely to embark on international trips in 2020 is not a surprise, as this age group is already recognized as one of the most active traveler demographics,” said Johanna Bonhill-Smith, travel and tourism analyst at GlobalData. “People around the ages of 25-34, typically seek more remote destinations, therefore, the prospect of a long-haul flight will not likely be as intimidating compared to other age groups. Moreover, Millennials are not in the vulnerable risk zone for COVID-19 and will therefore be the most confident to travel.”
From 3 July, the U.K. Government released a list of 60 countries where U.K. travelers will be exempt from quarantine, but, for the moment, the majority of countries outside of Europe still require U.K. travelers to quarantine on arrival.
“As the transition period for Brexit comes to an end, Europe will still appeal as a travel destination, yet countries further afield may hold a greater appeal,” said Bonhill-Smith. “However, long haul travel may be labelled with ‘red’ zones, which should soon be a key consideration when travelling.”
Common international standards need to be organized for long-haul travel to become possible to not only restore confidence in the travel market, but also aid travel recovery, Bonhill-Smith added.