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UAE Airfares Set to Stay Elevated in 2025 Due to Robust Travel Demand and Industry Challenges

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Dubai, UAE – Travelers in the UAE and around the world can expect airfares to remain high in 2025, as strong travel demand continues to exert upward pressure on prices. This forecast is linked to sustained interest in both corporate and leisure travel, alongside challenges in the global aviation sector, including delays in aircraft deliveries which are curbing the expansion plans of airlines.

According to industry experts, the high demand for air travel is driven by a mix of corporate, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions), and bleisure (business with leisure) travel, as well as regular seasonal tourism. Sachin Gadoya, CEO and co-founder of Musafir.com, highlighted that destinations like Dubai, Paris, and Sydney are particularly popular for travelers extending business trips for leisure purposes, further boosting demand.

Global Aviation Delays Impacting Expansion

The aviation industry's growth is being hampered by a significant delay in aircraft deliveries, which affects not only UAE-based airlines but also global aviation operations. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a sharp decline in aircraft deliveries, with estimates showing a 30% drop from initial predictions for 2024, and a further revised forecast for 2025.

This backlog has created a bottleneck, with over 17,000 planes currently on order – a record high, taking an estimated 14 years at the current delivery rates to fulfill.

Economic Factors Influencing Airfare Costs

Despite a decrease in oil prices, with the International Energy Agency forecasting an average of $79 a barrel for Brent crude in 2025, airfares are unlikely to see a significant reduction. Factors such as rising operational costs, the strong US dollar, and ongoing supply shortages continue to contribute to high airfare prices.

Global aviation consultancy OAG echoes this sentiment, indicating that the delicate balance between supply and demand is key to maintaining current airfare levels. With operational challenges and economic conditions as they are, dramatic reductions in ticket prices are not anticipated in the near future.

Navigating the High Airfare Environment

Businesses and travelers are advised to plan accordingly, considering these projections in their travel budgets and strategies. Airlines are also responding by enhancing loyalty programs and offering innovative travel solutions to manage costs and improve the passenger experience amid these challenging conditions.

For continuous updates on travel trends and airfare forecasts, travelers and industry stakeholders can follow developments through reputable travel and news platforms.

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