The world, shockedsays goodbye to Pope Francis, who died on Monday, April 21 at dawn, at 88 and after the celebrations of Easter Sunday.
The images of thousands of faithful in the square and the Basilica of San Pedro travel the world: the remains of Jorge Bergoglio was transferred here from the chapel of Santa Marta – his residence – so that the public enters to give him the last goodbye.
It is expected that leaders from all over the world travel these days to Rome To pay tribute. The Argentine President, Javier Mileiwill travel tomorrow, Thursday, April 24.
At the same time, many people are consulting for air tickets to travel these days to Italy, hoping to be able to fire the Pope and/or closely follow the deliberations of the conclave and the choice of a successor.
As the hours pass and multiply people’s interest in traveling, Prices also go up and the possibilities of choosing schedules, dates and seats are reduced.
In a search on the websites of different airlines, we find that, due to the high demand and proximity of the date, Ida flights quote between three and four times more than those backthat in this search we dated on Friday, May 9. For example, in Iberia, it is not possible for less than 4.4 million pesos, while the lap is quoted just over one million.
There are two companies that have direct flights between Buenos Aires and Rome, Aerolineas Argentinas and Ita Airways (Exaitalia.
To get to Rome With a scale there are several options.
On the platform to search and compare rates Turismocity The Growth Air tickets to Rome On its website: 35% compared to last week, said Julián Gurfinkiel, founder of Turismocity.
He added: “When there is more clarity of dates of the conclave I suppose that (the search) will explode.”
He conclave It is the Cardinals meeting that will choose the new Pope and is usually held between 15 and 20 days after the death of the Pope. If the cardinals are in Rome before that period, the date of the conclave can be advanced.
In the Travel Agency Argentina Atrápalo They also coincided with the increase in consultations and searches for flights to Rome, as well as to take off.
“Las Searches during the last hours multiplied x 20 if we compare with the last weeks“, says Alejandro Festa, manager of lodging and tourist services of the agency Take off.
Festa adds: “This behavior reflects the Interest of thousands of people to be part of tributes and farewells to the Pope. It is a historical moment and that is why we are working to offer travel options that fit this demand, with the aim of accompanying travelers and faithful who wish to be present. “