After the United Kingdom exempted the country's travelers from quarantine

"Wego": 112% increase in the average price of air tickets from the UAE to London

• Prices of air tickets from London to the country rose 124%.

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Travel agency managers and workers said that the UK’s decision to exempt travelers from the UAE from quarantine contributed to an increase in the rate of reservations between the two countries for tourism, business, or family visits in large proportions, expecting an active tourist movement from Britain to the country during Christmas next month.

They stated to Emirates Today that after the announcement of the exemption decision, the price of air tickets changed and witnessed a remarkable increase, explaining that according to the company, “Wego”, which specializes in the sector of travel services and online reservations, the average price of tickets from the UAE to London increased from 3402 dirhams. Before the decision, to 7233 dirhams after the decision, an increase of 112%, while the price of air tickets from London to the country increased by 124%, from 1548 dirhams to 3464 dirhams.

A significant increase

In detail, the Executive Vice President of Al Rayes Travels, Mohammed Jassim Al Rayes, said that “since the decision to exempt Britain from quarantine UAE travelers, we have witnessed a significant increase in the number of reservations,” indicating that the rate of increase is high, given that reservations were almost non-existent before the decision.

Al-Rayyes added that "there are dozens of travel reservations daily from the UAE to Britain and vice versa, for tourism or business, and visiting family and relatives, etc.", pointing out that the decision had an immediate reflection.

He said, "For the British, the UAE is one of the most prominent tourist destinations for them, expecting a large turnout during Christmas next month."

Facilities

For his part, the General Manager of the Belhasa Tourism Company, Narrows Sarkis, said that «the rate of reservations from the UAE to Britain and vice versa has increased in recent days, with the announcement of exemptions from quarantine and travel facilities», adding: «With the entry into force of the decision Recently, we expect a greater increase in the rate of reservations during the coming period, especially in the month of December with the start of the holiday season. ”

Sarkis added that “the UAE applies the best standards and precautionary measures in terms of preventing the Coronavirus,” indicating that with the exemption from quarantine, it is expected that we will witness tourism coming from Britain to the UAE in the coming period.

An outstanding destination

Sarkis pointed out that the UAE is a prominent tourist destination that is characterized by moderate temperatures during this period of the year, and it is also a stop for many Europeans who wish to travel and spend holidays abroad.

He stated that “Under the current circumstances, most reservations are made at the last moment, and with the start of the holiday season, we can monitor the movement accurately,” noting that the behavior of travelers has witnessed a major change in light of the global outbreak of the Corona virus.

An important step

In addition, Mamoun Humaidan, general manager of the company "Wego", which specializes in the sector of travel services and online reservations for the Middle East, North Africa and India, said, “The decision of the United Kingdom to exempt travelers from the UAE from quarantine is a very important step that will stimulate tourism between the two countries. Especially since the United Kingdom is one of the most prominent destinations for Emirati travelers.

Humaidan added, "Through our website, searches from the United Kingdom to the UAE have started to witness remarkable growth, especially that the UAE is one of the safest countries in the world, and the precautionary measures that are taken are in line with the highest safety standards."

the prices

Humaidan explained that “after the decision, searches from the UAE to London increased, as the number of reservations reached 2,941 reservations, an increase of 83% from the date of the decision’s announcement, compared to the period before the decision, while searches from London to the UAE reached 1,511 operations, registering an increase By 42% », it is expected that reservations will increase with the end of the closure period in the United Kingdom.

He stated that “after the announcement of the quarantine exemption decision, the price of air tickets changed and witnessed an increase,” indicating that the average price of travel from the UAE to London rose from 927 dollars (3402 dirhams) before the decision to 1971 dollars (7233 dirhams) after the decision, An increase of 112%, while air fares from London to the UAE increased by 124%, from $ 422 (1548 dirhams) to $ 944 (3464 dirhams).

Gradual increase

"A small percentage of destinations are available to the British during the holidays, but with the opening of lines between the Emirates and Britain and travel facilities, we expect to see a gradual increase in travel traffic during the coming period," said Mohammed Jassim Al Rayes, Executive Vice President of Al Rayes Travel.

He added that national airlines are currently providing more services that contribute to restoring confidence in the travel market, including free insurance and coverage against the risks of "Covid-19", and other measures that ensure safe travel in accordance with the highest safety standards.

He emphasized that hotels operating in the local market, in turn, apply extensive precautionary measures and measures to ensure the safety of guests.

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