How Far Would Brits Go Low-Cost?
How Far Would Brits Go Low-Cost?
SINGAPORE, May 18, 2012-
Survey reveals almost three quarters of travellers would be happy to fly long haul
with no frills
A study conducted by leading global travel search site Skyscanner
[http://www.skyscanner.com ] reveals 74% of travellers would be willing to sacrifice the
extras received with traditional airlines in order to travel long haul (more than four
hours) with a budget carrier.
The survey of more than 1800 travellers found that of those willing to fly long haul
low cost, 48% would forfeit their personal space and endure limited legroom for anything
up to nine hours in order to reach their destination, while nearly one in three (30%)
would be willing to sit out a bum breaking 10-hour flight (equivalent of a flight from
Singapore to London). However 22% would only endure the basic levels of comfort offered by
budget airlines for a relatively modest flying time of four to six hours.
The study also questioned travellers on the “extras” they would most need in order to
persuade them to fly long haul low cost.
With most low cost airlines offering an average seat pitch of just 29 inches, this
survey reveals that size really does matter with more than a third (35%) of travellers
requiring an extra two inches of legroom in order to travel long haul with a no-frills
airlines, and would prioritise legroom over in-flight entertainment (14%) or even in
flight food and refreshments (9%) for the duration of the long haul journey. 18% wanted
free hold baggage included.
Sam Baldwin, Travel Editor at Skyscanner said; “The results of this survey show there
is a definite demand for low cost airlines to operate long haul routes - it appears people
are more than happy to surrender some level of comfort in order to satisfy their taste for
travel, as long as the price is right. In recent years, low cost airlines have started to
introduce more mid haul routes, so it is not unfeasible that long haul routes could be
next to be added.”
About Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading travel search site providing instant online comparisons for
millions of flights on over a thousand airlines, as well as hotels and car hire.
Source: Skyscanner
PR Contacts: Mary Porter, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , +44-131-252-5353