4.7 million fewer UK flyers last year
UK airline passenger numbers dropped in 2009, as a result of the recession and ‘staycation’effect. The Telegraph reported that there were 4.7 million less travellers passing through airports last year compared to 2008. The 4.1% drop, which was announced by BAA, supposedly reflects the credit crunch and high demand for British holidays.
www.traveldaily.co.uk
12.1.2010