How Travel Transitioned

It’s crazy how travel changed over the course of two years.

First we experienced, the vaccine mandates and passports. This completely upending the entire airline industry who were forced to adapt quickly. Flight crews and passengers were advised measures to be able to visit a variety of countries. Majority had to be fully vaccinated to continue their jobs or test weekly to be able to work. Airlines who enforced mandates include Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airlines, Delta Airlines and Southwest Airlines. This year, Air New Zealand will require passengers to be vaccinated. Will more airlines follow suit?

Then came the fun part when each country decided their own rules. Whether that was testing three or five days prior to arrival. Once you arrive, there were other parameters. Some countries made tourists test again or mandatory quarantine.

It was one of the busiest and chaotic periods in travel history. Also prices rose like never before in this new normal. Cancellations changed the dynamic of travelling. Providing additional space on packed planes became the ultimate challenge. Along with staffing shortages, there was a different degree of flexibility recognised.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) acknowledged their efforts to focus on climate change at the COP Summit. in Glasgow, Scotland during last November. Carbon came to the centre of the conversation. Let’s see what they’re able to reduce.

Also first class disappeared from several airlines. There was a shift to make business class the luxury purchase. For economy, the main cabin remained in tact to accommodate passengers as much as possible.

All of this makes you wonder if you still received the value for your money while travelling? Here’s to 2022!