Indian travellers continue to book Europe holidays despite rising travel costs, with demand remaining healthy among premium travellers. European airlines have responded by adding more flights and deploying larger aircraft on key routes, although higher prices are prompting budget-conscious travellers and first-time visitors to rethink their plans. Anil Kalsi, Vice President, TAFI, said, “European carriers like Lufthansa and Swiss have added more flights and bigger aircraft, but fares are still around 20–30 per cent higher than last year. Airlines are increasingly using artificial intelligence to manage pricing, the rupee has weakened, and costs are calculated in dollars. Those who can afford Europe are still travelling, but budget travellers are becoming more cautious.”
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.