Airfares have soared since international borders re-opened, but there are still steps you can take to help snare a lower price. | ANALYSIS by jcollett_money
Airfares have soared since international borders re-opened on the back of increased demand for leisure travel combined with staff shortages at airlines and rising jet fuel prices.
A survey by Finder asking respondents whether they plan to travel internationally in the next 12 months found 28 per cent want to do so, up from 15 per cent in February, but still less than the 39 per cent reached in a similar survey before the pandemic. Angus Kidman, Finder’s editor-at-large, says those who can afford to wait longer than the end of the year before travelling are likely to pay less, particularly those who are flexible with their dates and can avoid travel during school holidays.
Refund horror stories experienced by many travellers who booked flights and accommodation that had to be cancelled because of closing of international borders during the pandemic are still likely to be raw for many.after most of the “cancellation chaos” suffered had passed, that travel businesses had improved their flexibility on cancellations – and made it easier to obtain refunds.
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