EPISODE · Feb 26, 2024 · 8 MIN
February 26th - Are Boeing going to cost holidaymakers more for European holidays?
from Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
Could your holiday flight cost more because of an inflight scare and a problem with contaminated “powder metal”? Delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries because of safety concerns, combined with an issue affecting some Airbus planes, mean some airlines are struggling to fulfill their planned operations. That could mean air fares in Europe will rise by as much as 10 percent, according to the boss of Europe’s biggest budget airline. So, should travelers book their summer flights now to avoid further fare hikes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Could your holiday flight cost more because of an inflight scare and a problem with contaminated “powder metal”? Delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries because of safety concerns, combined with an issue affecting some Airbus planes, mean some airlines are struggling to fulfill their planned operations. That could mean air fares in Europe will rise by as much as 10 percent, according to the boss of Europe’s biggest budget airline. So, should travelers book their summer flights now to avoid further fare hikes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 26th - Are Boeing going to cost holidaymakers more for European holidays?
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