Eurowings Sees Strong Booking Surge After Germany’s World Cup Exit

Germany

Holiday bookings jump as last-minute demand accelerates for summer travel

Eurowings is reporting a sharp increase in bookings following Germany’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup. Since the national team's defeat to Paraguay, demand has risen significantly for both Eurowings flights and package holidays offered by Eurowings Holidays. As the summer holidays begin in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous federal state, travel demand is gathering further momentum.

During the first weekend of the school holidays alone, Eurowings expects to carry around 270,000 passengers to their holiday destinations, underlining the strong return of last-minute bookings.

Package holidays gain momentum

Eurowings Holidays has observed a clear acceleration in bookings since mid-May. Package holiday reservations are currently around 70 per cent higher than during the same period last year.

Travellers are also booking much closer to departure than in previous years. Most package holidays booked in May and June were reserved less than 42 days before departure, highlighting the renewed popularity of last-minute travel.

Mallorca and destinations across Greece are currently among the strongest-performing holiday markets, with bookings for the peak summer season temporarily more than doubling.

Preparing for a smoother journey

To help passengers enjoy a stress-free start to their holidays, Eurowings recommends completing travel preparations well in advance.

Online check-in and check-in via the Eurowings app are available from 72 hours before departure, allowing travellers to secure their boarding passes early and reduce waiting times at the airport.

Passengers are also encouraged to review the latest baggage regulations and airport services before travelling. Depending on the departure airport, digital self-service facilities such as automated bag drop or evening-before baggage check-in are available, helping to streamline the airport experience.