The Passenger Experience of Air Travel: A Critical Approach

This book explores the representations, embodied practices, and materialities of air travel, focusing on the politics and social justice issues of travel and mobility, the passenger experience, and the diverse experiences of those with disabilities or fear of flying. It brings the journey to the fore as a complex and meaningful experience, filling a gap in the social science research of tourist behavior.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted realm of the air passenger experience, employing a critical lens to examine the representations, embodied practices, and materialities associated with air travel. With a keen focus on the politics and social justice issues inherent in travel and mobility, it explores the intricate relationship between passengers and their experiences at the airport, interactions with fellow passengers, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the aviation industry. Moreover, the book goes beyond the traditional scope of tourist behavior research, shedding light on the diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities or fears related to flying. By foregrounding the journey as a rich and meaningful experience, it fills a significant gap in social science research, particularly in the field of tourism studies. This volume appeals to scholars from a wide array of social science disciplines, including tourism studies, mobility studies, cultural studies, and disability studies, who are eager to gain insights into the complex dynamics of air travel and its impact on individuals and society society.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781845419028