Leisure aviation contributes £14.1bn – ABTA
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Aviation in the leisure sector contributes approximately GBP14.1 billion to the economy each year at 1.1% of GDP, according to a new study.
The report by the Centre of Economics Business Research (Cebr) was commissioned by ABTA to show the importance of the sector, which also found offers 1.2% of UK employment.
From 446 routes analysed in 2012 the researchers found 428 were half filled with leisure travellers and on half the leisure market had a 90% share, highlighting its strength as much as the business sector.
The findings will be revealed to the Airports Commission tomorrow by ABTA’s CEO Mark Tanzer as he presents the association’s views on an aviation strategy.
“This report makes an unarguable case for the importance of leisure aviation to the UK economy, as a wealth and job creator without which many air routes essential to the business health of the UK would simply not exist. The Government must recognise the key role leisure aviation plays in supporting the economy throughout the UK and ensure that support for the sector is built in to any future aviation strategy,” he said.
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