London Luton Airport (LLA) welcomed 1.2 million passengers all through July and August this yr, as individuals travelled to go to household and associates, while holidaymakers took benefit of relaxed journey restrictions throughout the summer time holidays.
The preferred locations for passengers travelling via the airport have been Palma de Mallorca, Bucharest and Belfast, reflecting the site visitors mild system.
Regardless of the success of the vaccination program, the uncertainty created by altering journey restrictions resulted in a 4 per cent drop in passenger numbers in comparison with final summer time.
Numbers have been down 66 per cent in comparison with pre-pandemic ranges, when the airport served 3.6 million in 2019.
Whereas restrictions stay in place, and to safe the restoration of the sector, LLA is looking for additional business assist from authorities.
This consists of simplifying the strategy to journey via simpler and cheaper testing.
Further monetary assist via the quieter winter interval may also be important, equivalent to an extension to the job assist scheme for journey companies.
Commenting on the figures, chief govt of LLA, Alberto Martin, stated: “We recognise the hassle authorities is making to attempt to assist the sector navigate this troublesome interval, however these figures clarify the necessity to urgently overhaul the present journey system with a view to restore passenger confidence and allow the sector to commerce its means via the winter season and out of the disaster.
“Additional particular monetary assist can also be wanted whereas the outlook stays so unsure.”
