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11/01/2002
September 11 continues to affect travel industry
The latest figures from the British Airports Authority (BAA) has shown that the September 11 attacks on the US and the global economic slowdown are still weighing on UK air travel and tourist numbers.
Friday’s figures revealed that passenger numbers at its seven UK airports were nearly six and a half per cent down in December compared to one year earlier, while traveller numbers on transatlantic routes were down by 13 per cent on the year.
The BAA’s downturn in figures were bolstered by government statistics also out on Friday which showed that the number of overseas tourists visiting the UK during the three months to November were two per cent down on year earlier levels.
The drop in visitor numbers cut revenues from tourism to £2.6 billion, five per cent down on the previous three-month period. (MB)
Friday’s figures revealed that passenger numbers at its seven UK airports were nearly six and a half per cent down in December compared to one year earlier, while traveller numbers on transatlantic routes were down by 13 per cent on the year.
The BAA’s downturn in figures were bolstered by government statistics also out on Friday which showed that the number of overseas tourists visiting the UK during the three months to November were two per cent down on year earlier levels.
The drop in visitor numbers cut revenues from tourism to £2.6 billion, five per cent down on the previous three-month period. (MB)
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Airline passenger numbers still affected by September 11
BAA has revealed that passenger numbers at their seven UK airports were 10.6 per cent lower last month than in November 2000. BAA, whose airports include London's Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted, believe the effects of September 11 in the US were still affecting figures. The report also confirmed growing trade for budget carriers. BAA credited a 10.
Airline passenger numbers still affected by September 11
BAA has revealed that passenger numbers at their seven UK airports were 10.6 per cent lower last month than in November 2000. BAA, whose airports include London's Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted, believe the effects of September 11 in the US were still affecting figures. The report also confirmed growing trade for budget carriers. BAA credited a 10.
08 March 2002
UK passenger numbers show first rise since September 11
The UK's largest airport operator BAA has revealed that passenger numbers at Britain's airports have shown their first monthly increase since September 11.
UK passenger numbers show first rise since September 11
The UK's largest airport operator BAA has revealed that passenger numbers at Britain's airports have shown their first monthly increase since September 11.
11 February 2002
UK Airport passenger numbers continue to fall
The British Airports Authority has revealed that passenger numbers at the UK's main airports fell again last month. However, while BAA said that 7.9 million passengers passed through the UK's main airports in January, the pace of the decline was beginning to slow.
UK Airport passenger numbers continue to fall
The British Airports Authority has revealed that passenger numbers at the UK's main airports fell again last month. However, while BAA said that 7.9 million passengers passed through the UK's main airports in January, the pace of the decline was beginning to slow.
07 December 2001
Budget airlines report further surge in passenger numbers
Low cost airlines Go and Easyjet have reported another surge in passenger numbers, despite continuing uncertainty within the airline industry world-wide. Easyjet carried 690,928 passengers last month, up 38.
Budget airlines report further surge in passenger numbers
Low cost airlines Go and Easyjet have reported another surge in passenger numbers, despite continuing uncertainty within the airline industry world-wide. Easyjet carried 690,928 passengers last month, up 38.
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