Traders said they had booked one-way fares, but were later surprised by the difficulty of finding affordable return flights, given the high demand, especially in the few days before the start of the school season, noting that airlines are tightening the process. Amendment of travel conditions during the high seasons.

Two travel agency managers stressed the need to book tickets in two directions, especially during peak times, considering that the prices remain high as long as demand is high, considering that the purchase of tickets in one way falls within the mistakes committed by dealers during the bookings.

They pointed out that a very large part of the flights coming to the UAE, before the start of the school season, recorded occupancy rates of up to 100%.

According to a survey conducted by «Emirates Today», the average price of direct flights from Arab destinations to the UAE market, as of August 23, and the average price of direct flights from Cairo in one way to about 2700 dirhams, compared to 2800 dirhams from the Jordanian capital Amman, and about AED 2100 for flights from Beirut, and the differences between the prices of commercial and economic airline tickets are narrowing due to high demand.

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Ahmed Hijazi said that he used more than a month ago to book tickets for his family for one-way trips, due to the high prices during the summer high season. the prices.

He added that he was surprised in recent days by large increases in the prices of return flights, before the start of the school season, pointing out that he had to book return flights but the costs were large, which is almost equal to the price of the ticket in both directions.

The trader, Said Al-Sayyed, said he was not sure exactly the dates of return for his family, so he preferred to book tickets in one way until things are clear, pointing out that the prices of return flights reached great levels immediately after the Eid, pointing out that the options are shrinking for tickets, A large part of the flights are fully booked.

He pointed out that the prices of tickets rise significantly by more than 100% during peak times, pointing out that it applies to direct flights in the first place, as well as flights across more than one point for the regional stations.

The trader, Mohamed Awad, said he needed to book and add another ticket for the return trip with his family, but was surprised by the high prices of more than 2500 dirhams for one-way trip, pointing out that the airlines do not give customers facilities to change bookings or make any adjustments during the seasons Peak.

He pointed out that some tickets are tight on conditions restricting the benefit of the amendment process, and they are not refundable, pointing out that the options for return flights are shrinking with the limited supply of tickets.

Customer errors

“Buying one-way tickets is one of the mistakes customers make while booking,” said Mohammed Jassim Al Rayes, executive vice president of Al Rais Travel (Al Rais Group). During peak and non-peak periods, the price of a one-way ticket is more expensive in varying proportions, compared to the price available for a comprehensive ticket, if divided and compared on a two-way basis.

“Some traders believe that during peak periods and high prices to high levels, costs can be avoided if the ticket is booked in one direction. "For example, if the price of a ticket in both directions reaches $ 1000, the cost in one way exceeds $ 600," he said.

He pointed out that there is great pressure on the return flights coming to the UAE from various main markets, for residents in the country with the end of Eid holiday, pointing out that «the great demand for return flights continue until the first week of September, coinciding with the start of school leave in Search Results ».

Al Rais pointed out that "a very large part of the flights coming to the UAE, before the start of the school season, recorded occupancy rates of up to 100%," pointing out that "the largest Arab markets are Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, as well as stations in the Asian region."

Supply and demand

Saeed Al-Abdi, Chairman of Al-Abdi Holding Company for Tourism and Travel, said that «prices of air tickets are subject to supply and demand in the first place, regardless of flights in one direction or two directions, or through more than one station, pointing out that« demand "Travel has risen to great levels, with travelers returning, coinciding with the start of school hours and the end of the holiday season."

He added that «it is necessary to book the ticket in two directions, especially during peak times, as the prices remain high as long as demand is high», pointing out that «prices may reach close levels for tickets in one or two directions, depending on the level of demand» .

However, a number of travelers are booked in one direction, which is a common mistake related to poor travel planning.