Up to 90% increase in January travel bookings

Some travel agents have reported an increase of 90% in bookings for January compared to last year, with some of the increase due to emigration.

Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) chief executive Pat Dawson said a portion of the increase was due to people booking one-way flights in order to emigrate.

“We’re seeing people not only booking one-way flights to emigrate, but also a notable amount of bookings from families and friends who are visiting those who have emigrated.”