Arriving at the airport well in advance, double-checking the gate and securing your boarding pass have become hallmarks of the \u201dAirport Dad\u201d phenomenon. But a new survey from momondo shows that it is Sweden\u2019s young travelers who are increasingly responsible for this behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gen Z seems to be the generation that leaves the least to chance when it comes to flying. According to a survey by hotel and travel search site momondo, young Swedish travelers arrive an average of 3.5 hours before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost half, 48 percent, also double-check that the gate is actually there. 26 percent check their phones several times for updates about their trip, compared to 15 percent among Gen X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital backups are also more common among younger people. 24 percent of Gen Z screenshot boarding passes or flight information \u201djust in case,\u201d compared to 17 percent of Gen X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGen Z seems to want to be meticulous about the details of their trip. With their mobile phone as their primary travel tool, we see how many young travelers are approaching the airport experience in a way that is reminiscent of the classic Airport Dad type \u2013 but in a more digital vein,\u201d says Lisbet Due Berg, press officer at momondo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The term \u201dAirport Dad\u201d usually describes the traveler who wants to be out in good time and keeps meticulous control of passports, boarding passes, luggage and departure times. Momondo\u2019s research indicates that the role has now become more digital among younger travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To reduce stress, momondo recommends travelers check flight status and airport conditions before departure. Choosing direct flights or longer connection times can also reduce uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travelers are also advised to check the airline's baggage rules in advance and use digital tools for price monitoring and flexible travel dates to reduce stress already during the booking phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The survey was conducted online by Ripple Research among 1,000 Swedes who plan to travel abroad within the next three years. Data collection was conducted March 17\u201323, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Att komma till flygplatsen i mycket god tid, dubbelkolla gaten och s\u00e4kra boardingkortet har blivit k\u00e4nnetecken f\u00f6r fenomenet \u201dAirport Dad\u201d. Men en ny unders\u00f6kning fr\u00e5n momondo visar att det \u00e4r Sveriges unga resen\u00e4rer som i allt h\u00f6gre grad st\u00e5r f\u00f6r beteendet. Gen Z tycks vara den generation som l\u00e4mnar minst \u00e5t slumpen inf\u00f6r flygresan. Enligt […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":304733,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[184],"tags":[919,9408,85,1846,312,9411,9407,9413,9412,3657,9410,6726,7745,7785,5709,193,9409],"class_list":["post-304732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-turism","tag-airport","tag-airport-dads","tag-flyg","tag-flyget","tag-tag-flygplats","tag-flygplatsstress","tag-gen-z","tag-generationsskillnader","tag-planering","tag-punktlighet","tag-resebeteende","tag-resevanor","tag-svenska-resenarer","tag-travel-report","tag-trygghet","tag-tag-turism","tag-unga-resenarer"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n