Pope Death - Rome Flights Significant Increase

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New analysis of Google Trends data reveals that searches for ‘Rome flights’ skyrocketed 371% in the UK on the 21st April 2025, on the day that The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis.

The data, by Vatican Tickets & Tours, reveals that searches for ‘Rome flights’ exploded to over four times their average volume on the 21st April 2025 - an unprecedented increase in searches for flights to Rome. 

Magdalena Petrusic, Travel Expert at Vatican Tickets & Tours says: “Pope Francis was loved and respected throughout the world, and there will be many in the UK who want to visit Rome to pay their respects. Among many things, Pope Francis was known for his commitment to peace, harmony between nations, calling for an end to war and working to care for the earth that is our home, and it is no surprise that many are looking into flights to Rome to pay homage at this momentous time”