Naked flying is the newest travel trend, and no, it is nothing scandalous as the name suggests! It’s all about travelling light, minimal, and sometimes even without any luggage at all. This trend involves skipping carry-ons and checked luggage, and has gained a lot of traction among young travellers. Here’s why!
All About Naked Flying Travel Trend
According to The Times of India, ‘naked flying’ is the newest travel trend that involves travelling with little to no luggage. It has become quite famous among Gen Z and millennial travellers. In this trend, the travellers skip carry-on suitcase and pack what they can fit in their pockets or under the seat in front of them!
The 2024 Global Travel Study found that about 35% of travellers, aged 18–34, like to fly with just one personal item or less. According to young travellers, this helps them avoid stress, skip baggage fees, and save time by skipping long check-in lines at the airport.
Naked flying was once a strategy for budget-conscious flyers. However, it has now turned into a full-on travel method adopted by digital nomads and practical travellers across Europe, the US, and Asia. The essence of this trend is to maximise mobility and minimise stress, while also promoting quicker airport access, digital convenience, and more sustainable consumption habits.
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Is This Trend Actually Helpful?
At its core, naked flying is all about carrying essentials and avoiding check-in or heavy carry-on bags. The travellers who opt for this kind of travelling live by the ‘less is more’ philosophy. But the big question is, does this trend actually help travellers? Well, data shows that airlines make massive profits from checked baggage fees. By avoiding those exorbitant charges, flyers can save a lot of money. Furthermore, they also get to avoid long airport lines, eliminate the worry of lost luggage, and drag heavy baggage around.
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