Discover the Latest Travel Trends for 2024

Uncover the top travel trends for 2024 as easyJet and easyJet holidays reveal the surge in bookings for their Big Orange Sale. Enjoy up to 20% off over two million seats across Europe and up to £300 off package holidays until 5 February 2024. Flights to popular destinations such as Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Alicante, and Malaga from the UK were the most sought after during the first week of the sale. Experience the rise in popularity of destinations like Hurghada in Egypt, Rovaniemi in Lapland, and Milan compared to 2023. Book your next adventure now!

easyJet and easyJet holidays have unveiled the latest travel trends for 2024 as bookings surged during the initial days of their largest ever Big Orange Sale. The sale offers up to 20% off over two million seats across Europe and up to £300 off package holidays until 5 February 2024. During the first week of the sale, flights to Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Alicante, and Malaga from the UK were the most popular. Additionally, destinations such as Hurghada in Egypt, Rovaniemi in Lapland, and Milan experienced a significant rise in popularity compared to 2023. Other destinations including Prague, Nantes, Berlin, Bilbao, and Verona also saw an increase in popularity for Brits compared to the previous year.

Package holidays remain a popular choice for 2024, with all-inclusive, seven-night breaks being in high demand during the first week of the sale. Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Hurghada were the top choices for beach breaks, while Paris, Amsterdam, and Iceland were the most popular for city escapes, which typically last three to five nights. The festive period saw an increase in people searching for holiday deals, with easyJet holidays' website and app visits up over 40% on Christmas Day and nearly 80% on Boxing Day compared to the previous year. The busiest time of day for making a booking was between 4pm and 6pm.

Flights in January were the most popular during the first week of the sale, with British travelers seizing the opportunity for last-minute winter sun breaks. Bookings to Tunisia, Hurghada, and Almería in the Spanish region of Andalusia saw a boost compared to the previous year. Additionally, Geneva, Lyon, and Innsbruck were the top choices for ski breaks at the start of the sale. The airline has been focusing on expanding ski routes, with the addition of three aircraft in Switzerland and a 20% increase in its ski flying program this year compared to last.

May emerged as the most popular summer month for flight bookings in the first week of the sale, with people taking advantage of half-term deals to destinations such as Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, and Faro. August is expected to be the most popular departure month for package holidays. Faro has been the most-booked peak summer destination since the sale began, while the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, Agadir in Morocco, Malta, Verona, and Valencia have all shown early signs of increased popularity compared to 2023.

These booking trends align with recent research conducted by the airline in November 2023, which revealed that more than two-thirds of Brits (67%) are more likely to travel abroad in 2024 than in 2023. Protecting holiday spend remains a priority for most, with over three-quarters (77%) stating that they will prioritize spending money on a holiday over anything else in their yearly budget – up from 70% last year.

The Big Orange Sale continues to offer great value deals, with up to 20% off 1.2 million seats across thousands of flights to and from the UK, starting from just £24.99. Additionally, there are up to £300 off on easyJet holidays, with over 5000 hotels to choose from.