Table For One: Why Solo Travel Is The Ultimate Valentine’s Date In 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, easyJet is flipping the script on romance — and putting self-love in the spotlight. As solo travel continues to surge across Europe, the airline is launching Table for One, a campaign designed to celebrate independence, freedom and the joy of travelling alone.
According to a new study commissioned by easyJet, solo travel is no longer a niche experience: 65% of German adults have already travelled alone, and 43% are planning a solo trip in 2026. What was once seen as intimidating has quickly become a powerful form of self-discovery — especially among Gen Z and Millennials, who view travelling alone as a tool for personal growth, confidence-building and emotional independence.
The Rise of Solo Travel Culture
From spontaneous city breaks to soul-searching beach escapes, solo travel offers something traditional group trips often can’t: total freedom. Study participants say they feel more present (80%), more spontaneous (64%), and more in control of their time (31%) when travelling alone. More than a third even reported feeling proud of themselves during solo trips — a reminder that independence can be deeply empowering.
And despite assumptions that travelling alone equals loneliness, the opposite often proves true. 56% of solo travellers said they made meaningful connections on their trips, from unexpected friendships to fleeting holiday romances. For Gen Z, that number jumps to a striking 74%.
The Real Barrier: Dining Alone
Yet even with all these benefits, one surprisingly small moment still holds many people back: eating alone in a restaurant.
For 33% of Germans, sitting solo at a table remains the biggest mental hurdle when it comes to booking a solo trip — ranking higher than navigating new cities, safety concerns or arriving in unfamiliar countries. It’s this precise moment that easyJet’s Table for One campaign aims to reframe.
easyJet’s “Table for One” in Berlin
On February 12, 2026, easyJet is hosting an intimate dining experience at Material in Berlin, inviting solo diners to experience that once-intimidating moment — together, but independently. The event offers a curated dinner setting designed specifically for individuals, celebrating solitude rather than coupledom.
Guests who secure a spot will receive a special dining discount, and selected participants will even win free return flights, turning self-care into real-life adventure.
The concept is simple: once you conquer that first solo dinner, the rest of solo travel suddenly feels possible.
A New Era of Valentine’s Energy
Instead of centring romantic partnerships, easyJet’s campaign embraces a modern, empowering message: you are enough. In an age of radical self-care, personal growth and emotional independence, solo travel becomes the ultimate expression of self-love.
As Lizzie Davies, Head of Marketing Central Europe at easyJet, puts it:
“Solo travel isn’t about being fearless — it’s about realising how much freedom exists once you stop waiting.”
How to Start Your Solo Travel Journey
To help first-time solo travellers overcome hesitation, easyJet teamed up with travel expert Roëll de Ram, founder of WeAreTravellers, to share practical advice:
- Practice dining alone before your trip — coffee, lunch or dinner.
- Choose destinations where solo culture thrives, like London, Prague or Seville.
- Book social experiences, from walking tours to cooking classes.
- Follow locals, not trends, for authentic food and atmosphere.
- Leave room for spontaneity — the magic often happens unplanned.
The Takeaway
Solo travel in 2026 isn’t about isolation — it’s about empowerment. Whether it’s discovering a new city, meeting strangers who become friends, or simply learning to enjoy your own company, Table for One reframes solitude as something powerful, joyful and deeply modern.
This Valentine’s Day, forget the plus-one.
All you need is your passport.
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