United says Taylor Swift fans driving travel demand

Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2024 0

United Airlines says it has seen a bump in ticket sales thanks to Swifties.

Ticket sales on United routes for concert dates on Taylor Swift’s US tour have driven demand by about 25%.

It says flights to Indianapolis, Miami and New Orleans are already at least 70% full for dates close to the concerts.

Ordinarily, flights to these cities would normally be about 50% booked, it says.

Data firm QuestionPro estimates overall spending during Swift’s Eras Tour could add about $5 billion to the global economy.

United hasn’t yet added any more flights for the concert dates, but Southwest Airlines has.

Southwest said it would lay on extra capacity for Swift’s Miami and New Orleans shows in October.

Overall. Southwest is adding an extra 10 flights.

Learn more about : United Airlines ( N. America )

below social share icons

TravelMole Editorial Team

Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.

Local spices spike the fragrant air of Morocco. Cradled by the dunes of the Sahara, the Kingdom has been inhabited...

Consisting of the three Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island as well as Newfoundland and...

Some describe it as a natural playground. Some say, it’s simply unique as it offers a great array of travel...

STA was established to support the growth of the travel and tourism sector by serving the needs of tourism companies...

Global Hotel Alliance brings together a unique collection of independent hospitality brands for GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme. GHA...

The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools...

We are a small-group adventure travel operator offering more than 750 tours in 100 countries, on all seven continents. Our...

Ensuring our guests have an unforgettable experience while sailing with us is paramount; however, your health and safety remains our...

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in...

To say Sweden is fit for a fairy tale is not overstating it—the palaces dazzle, the boreal forests are brimming...

The State of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation’s longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like...

The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) is the only organization that promotes metro Detroit regionally, nationally and...

Celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2022, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers guests An Unrivaled Experience® with every luxury included. Carrying...

The Polish Tourism Organisation (Polska Organizacja Turystyczna – POT) is one of several dozen national tourism organisations operating in the...

The Mexico Tourism Board serves as the driving force behind Mexico’s global appeal, orchestrating targeted marketing campaigns to showcase the...

Located in the Mediterranean and connecting Asia and European continents that are separated by the famous Bosphorus, Türkiye is a...

Wonderful Indonesia Indonesia is a country blessed with countless wonders. What makes this country unique is its diverse culture and...

We work with reliable data providers with global coverage, that guarantee data representativeness as well as compliance with International Personal...