Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Flight Disruptions Impact Festive Travel Spending Patterns
When flights get delayed or cancelled during the festive season, it affects how people plan their trips and spend money.
Hotels see more last-minute bookings but also more cancellations for big events.
Travellers often choose hotels near airports for convenience.
Hotels adjust their prices based on demand, and people are now preferring flexible, refundable options for their bookings.
This uncertainty makes it harder for hotels to plan and for travellers to budget for their trips.
Flight disruptions cause travellers to postpone major plans and cancel pre-booked events.
Hotels report a 5% decline in December occupancy due to cancellations and deferrals.
Short-notice bookings have increased by 25–30%, boosting occupancy by 10–12 percentage points.
Travellers prioritise airport-centric hotels for proximity and convenience during disruptions.
Dynamic pricing and emergency rates are being used by hotels to manage short-term demand.
- Who
- Travellers, hotel managers, and travel industry professionals
- What
- Flight disruptions affecting festive travel spending and accommodation choices
- When
- During the festive season, particularly in December
- Where
- Major airports and hotel hubs in India, including Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru
- Why
- Uncertainty in flight schedules leading to changes in travel plans and spending patterns
- Occupancy Rate Decline
- 5% drop in December occupancy at Eros Hotel New Delhi
- Short-Notice Bookings Increase
- 25–30% rise in same-day and next-day bookings
- Hotel Pricing Strategy
- Dynamic pricing and emergency rates during disruptions
- Hotel Booking Decline
- 11% year-on-year decline in hotel bookings
- Cancellation Rate
- Over 40% cancellations or postponements for upcoming holiday stays