YOLO, Fly SOLO: United Airlines Shares How Travelers Can Treat Themselves Ahead of National Plan a Solo Vacation Day
United Airlines reports significant growth in solo travel, with searches for 'solo travel' increasing 223% over the past decade and solo flights up 5% in 2024 compared to 2023. The company highlights its extensive international network, serving nearly 70 unique destinations unreached by other major U.S. carriers.
Key demographics show Gen Z leading solo travel at 70%, followed by Millennials (65%) and Boomers (57%). Popular solo destinations include China, Korea, Brazil, India, and Nigeria. The airline offers various app features to support solo travelers, including personalized wayfinding, Live Activities for iPhone, seat preference settings, and GenAI-powered trip planning through Hemispheres® digital magazine.
United's Connection Saver helped prevent over 725,000 missed connections in 2024. The airline's MileagePlus® program offers international trips starting at 20,000 miles each way, with miles that never expire.
United Airlines riporta una crescita significativa nei viaggi in solitaria, con le ricerche per 'viaggio da soli' aumentate del 223% nell'ultimo decennio e i voli in solitaria aumentati del 5% nel 2024 rispetto al 2023. L'azienda evidenzia la sua vasta rete internazionale, servendo quasi 70 destinazioni uniche non raggiunte da altre grandi compagnie aeree statunitensi.
I principali dati demografici mostrano la Generazione Z che guida i viaggi in solitaria con il 70%, seguita dai Millennials (65%) e dai Boomers (57%). Le destinazioni popolari per i viaggi in solitaria includono Cina, Corea, Brasile, India e Nigeria. La compagnia aerea offre varie funzionalità nell'app per supportare i viaggiatori in solitaria, tra cui la navigazione personalizzata, le Attività Live per iPhone, le impostazioni delle preferenze dei posti e la pianificazione dei viaggi potenziata da GenAI attraverso la rivista digitale Hemispheres®.
Il Connection Saver di United ha aiutato a prevenire oltre 725.000 connessioni mancate nel 2024. Il programma MileagePlus® della compagnia aerea offre viaggi internazionali a partire da 20.000 miglia per tratta, con miglia che non scadono mai.
United Airlines informa sobre un crecimiento significativo en los viajes en solitario, con búsquedas de 'viaje en solitario' aumentando un 223% en la última década y vuelos en solitario aumentando un 5% en 2024 en comparación con 2023. La compañía destaca su amplia red internacional, sirviendo a casi 70 destinos únicos no alcanzados por otras grandes aerolíneas estadounidenses.
Los datos demográficos clave muestran que la Generación Z lidera los viajes en solitario con un 70%, seguida por los Millennials (65%) y los Boomers (57%). Los destinos populares para viajes en solitario incluyen China, Corea, Brasil, India y Nigeria. La aerolínea ofrece varias funciones en su aplicación para apoyar a los viajeros solitarios, incluyendo navegación personalizada, Live Activities para iPhone, configuraciones de preferencia de asientos y planificación de viajes impulsada por GenAI a través de la revista digital Hemispheres®.
El Connection Saver de United ayudó a prevenir más de 725,000 conexiones perdidas en 2024. El programa MileagePlus® de la aerolínea ofrece viajes internacionales a partir de 20,000 millas por trayecto, con millas que nunca caducan.
유나이티드 항공은 혼자 여행하는 사람들의 수가 크게 증가하고 있다고 보고하며, '혼자 여행'에 대한 검색이 지난 10년 동안 223% 증가했으며 2024년에는 2023년 대비 혼자 비행하는 비율이 5% 증가할 것이라고 합니다. 이 회사는 다른 주요 미국 항공사들이 도달하지 못한 거의 70개의 독특한 목적지를 제공하는 광범위한 국제 네트워크를 강조합니다.
주요 인구 통계에 따르면 Z세대가 혼자 여행하는 비율이 70%로 가장 높고, 그 다음은 밀레니얼 세대(65%)와 베이비붐 세대(57%)입니다. 인기 있는 혼자 여행지에는 중국, 한국, 브라질, 인도 및 나이지리아가 있습니다. 항공사는 개인화된 길 찾기, iPhone용 라이브 활동, 좌석 선호 설정, Hemispheres® 디지털 잡지를 통한 GenAI 기반 여행 계획 등 혼자 여행하는 사람들을 지원하기 위한 다양한 앱 기능을 제공합니다.
유나이티드의 Connection Saver는 2024년에 725,000건 이상의 연결 실패를 방지하는 데 도움을 주었습니다. 항공사의 MileagePlus® 프로그램은 국제 여행을 편도 20,000마일부터 제공하며, 마일리지에는 유효 기간이 없습니다.
United Airlines fait état d'une croissance significative des voyages en solo, avec une augmentation de 223 % des recherches pour 'voyage en solo' au cours de la dernière décennie et une hausse de 5 % des vols en solo en 2024 par rapport à 2023. L'entreprise met en avant son vaste réseau international, desservant près de 70 destinations uniques non atteintes par d'autres grandes compagnies aériennes américaines.
Les données démographiques clés montrent que la Génération Z mène les voyages en solo avec 70 %, suivie par les Millennials (65 %) et les Baby Boomers (57 %). Les destinations populaires pour les voyages en solo incluent la Chine, la Corée, le Brésil, l'Inde et le Nigeria. La compagnie aérienne propose diverses fonctionnalités dans son application pour soutenir les voyageurs en solo, notamment la navigation personnalisée, les Activités en direct pour iPhone, les paramètres de préférence de siège et la planification de voyage alimentée par GenAI via le magazine numérique Hemispheres®.
Le Connection Saver de United a aidé à prévenir plus de 725 000 connexions manquées en 2024. Le programme MileagePlus® de la compagnie aérienne propose des voyages internationaux à partir de 20 000 miles par trajet, avec des miles qui n'expirent jamais.
United Airlines berichtet von einem signifikanten Wachstum im Solo-Reisen, wobei die Suchanfragen nach 'Solo-Reisen' in den letzten zehn Jahren um 223% gestiegen sind und Solo-Flüge im Jahr 2024 im Vergleich zu 2023 um 5% zugenommen haben. Das Unternehmen hebt sein umfangreiches internationales Netzwerk hervor, das fast 70 einzigartige Ziele bedient, die von anderen großen US-Airlines nicht erreicht werden.
Wichtige demografische Daten zeigen, dass die Generation Z mit 70% das Solo-Reisen anführt, gefolgt von den Millennials (65%) und den Boomern (57%). Beliebte Solo-Reiseziele sind China, Korea, Brasilien, Indien und Nigeria. Die Fluggesellschaft bietet verschiedene App-Funktionen zur Unterstützung von Alleinreisenden an, darunter personalisierte Wegfindung, Live-Aktivitäten für das iPhone, Sitzplatzpräferenzen und KI-gestützte Reiseplanung durch das digitale Magazin Hemispheres®.
Der Connection Saver von United hat im Jahr 2024 über 725.000 verpasste Anschlüsse verhindert. Das MileagePlus®-Programm der Airline bietet internationale Reisen ab 20.000 Meilen pro Strecke an, wobei Meilen niemals ablaufen.
- 5% increase in solo travel bookings YoY (2024 vs 2023)
- Strong market position with 70 unique international destinations
- Prevented 725,000 missed connections in 2024 through Connection Saver technology
- High engagement from younger demographics (70% Gen Z, 65% Millennials)
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Searches for "solo travel" skyrocketed
Exclusive United app features like wayfinding, agent on demand and seat preference settings help solo fliers take to the skies with confidence
Google searches for "solo travel" skyrocketed
"We know our customers want to make memories all over the world and our goal is to help them do this as easily as possible - whether they're traveling with a companion or flying solo," said David Kinzelman, Chief Customer Officer for United. "When you travel with United, you have access to more unique international destinations than any other
According to United data:
- Solo travel spikes from January to May, and again from September to November;
- Those most likely to go it alone are Gen Z (approximately
70% fly solo), followed by Millennials at65% and57% of Boomers; - Solo travelers also aren't intimidated to fly somewhere new or far from home – the most popular destinations for solo travelers include far-flung international destinations like
China ,Korea ,Brazil ,India andNigeria . And as the world's largest airline*, United flies to nearly 70 destinations around the world no other majorU.S. carrier flies.
United Makes Adventuring on Your Own Easy
United gives solo passengers the confidence to take off on their own, whether that's through the airline's tailored recommendations, real-time communications in the United app or its onboard experience.
- Personalized wayfinding – Customers can receive customized day-of instructions to navigate certain airports with United's Terminal Guide – from finding the most ideal airport entrance to getting to the gate.
- Juggle travel details single-handedly with ease – The juggle is real for solo travelers, but using the Live Activities for iPhone allows customers to get live, personalized flight notifications, all without opening the United app. Similarly, with Live Activities on Apple Watch, customers can access important flight information right from their wrist.
- Share your preference for the ideal seat – Whether you like gazing out the window, sitting aisle-side, the United app Seat Map feature has your back. Just click "Choose Seat Preference" to indicate your ideal seat. If a more preferred seat opens before departure, the app will move you automatically.
- Ask GenAI for destination recommendations – Hemispheres®, United's digital inflight magazine, now offers an AI-powered trip planning feature for every destination the airline offers covers. Get recommendations for where to eat, where to stay, what to do, and more. Choose "Explore with GenAI" here.
- Explore using our search by map – Travelers can use an interactive destinations map to compare and shop for flights based on departure city, budget and even travel interests like beaches, national parks, hiking and more.
- Connection Saver – Making a love connection or flight connection this February should be the last thing any traveler is stressing about. We know flying solo can be freeing but missing a connecting flight can be stressful, which is why United's Connection Saver can help take away that worry and helped save more than 725,000 customer missed connections in 2024.
- More places, more miles and more adventures – With United's free to join MileagePlus® program members can earn miles that never expire and book international trips starting at just 20,000 miles each way. They can also take advantage of Money+Miles where members are able to apply as little as 1,000 miles toward a ticket.
Tips from the pros: United's Employees
United employees are also passionate about flying solo. As employees, the world is truly at their fingertips, and many have become solo-travel experts. In a recent survey, employees identified
- Safety First – Be aware of your surroundings, research the destination ahead of time and avoid areas that are unsafe and consider sharing your location with family and friends back home.
- Be open minded – Read about the local history prior to your arrival and learn basic customs and greetings.
- Plan ahead but be flexible – Create a plan with what you want to see, eat and do at your destination, but always leave extra time in case you want to try something different.
- Soak it all in –Solo travelling is a great way to reflect on life and grow as a person.
- Download apps before your trip – Save on international data by researching and downloading any apps you need before you leave home. Don't forget the United app!
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*As measured by Available Seat Miles and fleet size.
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