Subscribe to view this issue

Issue Overview

London Calling: Brexit becomes reality for U.K. airlines. But it’s not the only big development.

British Airways

London Calling: Brexit becomes reality for U.K. airlines. But it’s not the only big development.

June 27th, 2016

1 min read

Issue Summary

Airlines serving London have a lot to think about following last week’s Brexit vote. But Brexit is far from the only thing on their minds. Last year, the U.K.’s capital was again the world’s largest airline market, based on the 155m passengers handled at its six major airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, City and Southend. For comparison’s sake, New York, the world’s second busiest airline market, saw just 123m passengers at its three big airports. The combined figure for Tokyo’s two main airports was 113m, while the total at Atlanta’s only major airport—the world’s busiest— was 101m. London’s market is…

In This Issue

Get Access To This Issue When You Subscribe

Already a subscriber? Login

  • 48 new issues per year
  • Access to all AW Daily stories
  • Access to issues through 2019
  • Unlimited access to Ask Skift
  • Access to Skift Research Airline Reports

Pay Annual

$83

Per Month

Charged $995 per year.