EasyJet's revenue is booming despite the ongoing heatwave in Europe. This just shows that although the temperature in the continent is extremely high, many people are still going on vacations.
The question is, is it safe to travel during a heatwave?
EasyJet's Revenue Booms Despite Europe's Heatwave
An Easyjet Airbus A319-111 aircraft lands at El Prat airport in Barcelona on July 1, 2022. - Nine flights to and from Spain were canceled on July 1 and dozens of others were delayed due to a strike by cabin crew at low-cost airlines Ryanair and EasyJet. The strike over pay and working conditions comes as European schools are breaking up for the summer.
When there's a heatwave, many people prefer staying indoors where there's air conditioning. But, according to The Guardian, holidaymakers are now traveling in Europe despite the heatwave.
EasyJet shared a record pre-tax profit of over £203 million (more than $260 million) for the past three months until the end of June.
This revenue achievement exceeded the assumptions made by analysts.
Ongoing protests in Europe, such as strikes by air traffic control managers in France and Gatwick airport ground employees' planned action in London.
Aside from EasyJet, experts are now predicting that other airline competitors will also share their strong earnings for the past quarter.
These details are a clear sign that the demand for travel after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic is finally soaring.
Numerous analysts forecasted that rise in bookings will continue until winter.
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Is It Safe to Travel During Heatwave?
The New York Times reported that the heatwave named Charon is expected last until the end of July.
However, another heatwave is expected to hit Europe after Charon.
Experts warned that extreme temperatures in the continent have been increasingly frequent and intense over the past few years.
If your vacation destination target is affected by the ongoing heatwave, then you might want to adjust your travel itinerary.
It would be dangerous if you will walk and do some sightseeing in tourist spots during scorching temperatures.
This is why it is important to know what you can do to be safe while traveling during extremely hot weather. Here are some tips you can follow:
- Avoid walking during peak sun hours.
- Always bring a bottle of water so you can stay hydrated while sightseeing.
- Avoid wearing clothes that can trap heat. Instead, use loose and comfortable outfits, such as sleeveless shirts, thin shirts, shoes with good air ventilation, shorts, and dresses.
These are just some of the safety tips you can rely on while traveling in Europe. If you want to learn more, you can click this link.
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