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Package Holidays
Vladimir Raitz organized the first package vacation as we know it in 1949, flying 32 passengers to Corsica for £32.50 each. However, few people could afford package vacations, which gained massive popularity in the 1970s when people realized they could hire someone to plan their vacation. Nowadays, practically all tour operators provide package vacations since they are very popular and affordable. -
Concorde
The first supersonic passenger-carrying commercial airplane. It made its first transatlantic flight crossing on September 23, 1973 and its first ever scheduled supersonic passenger inaugurated flight. However, due to the aircrafts loud noise and operating expense limited its service. Also, do to its Air France Concorde crash that caused a more of a decline in the need of the Concorde. -
High speed trains
The first high speed train network was built in France in the 1970's called the 'Train a Grande Vitesse' network. It was firstly made to connect France together but it expanded to link up with other countries such as England and Germany. High speed trains have made a big impact as it is now easier to travel. -
The Transport Act
The Transport Act of 1980 ended licensing regulations for coaches and tours over 30 miles, this led to competitions between public travel companies and private travel companies. This Act enabled travel companies to be able to travel anywhere instead of a 30 miles limit. Therefore, creating more tour operators within the UK. -
Launch of RyanAir
Ryanair is one of the world's leading low-cost airlines. They're able to offer a 'no frills' service for people who are looking to travel on a budget. They were set up by the Ryan family running just daily routes on their 15 seater Bandeirante aircraft operating to Waterford to London Gatwick. By 1988-1989 Ryanair had popularised by other 592,000 passengers flying with them compared to 5000 when they just started. -
Deregulation of EU Air Travel
Before the deregulation UK Airlines weren’t allowed to have an airport base anywhere else within the EU and they could only travel from the UK and back. EU airlines could establish their bases all around the EU. This eventually led to the development of low-cost airlines. -
Channel Tunnel opened
This is one of the biggest engineering projects undertaken within the UK. Making it the longest undersea tunnel in the world. 4.5 million UK tourists use the Channel Tunnel every year, with loads of trade generating €140 billion per year to the UK and European economies. This connects road travel to and from the UK to Europe. -
EasyJet launched
Founded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou to offer customers low-fare flights within Europe. At first they had just 2 routes which consisted of from Luton to Glasgow and Luton to Edinburgh. Ever since EasyJet is one of the world’s leading low-cost airlines. -
9/11 Attack
This attack took place on the 11th of September in New York City, this changed the world of travel drastically. There was a decline in travel that year that went from 6.8 million travellers in 2000 to 5.7 million in 2001. Since this attack more money has to be spent to secure airports and airplanes. Also, within airports new technology had to be developed to prevent this by advancing screening methods and background checks, so that people are travelling safe. -
Global Recession
Between 2007-2009, the world went into a financial crisis. Therefore, meaning holidaymakers has to deal with tight budget and the markets crashed globally. This also decreased the number of outbound travel.