Number of air passengers between UK, India double in two years

London: The number of passengers flying directly between the UK and India has more than doubled during the last two years due to liberalisation of bilateral air travel, resulting in availability of greater choice and capacity, combined with cheaper fares.
Between October 2004 and October 2006, the number of direct services between India and the UK more than tripled from 34 to 112 service per week, provided by a combination of pre-existing carriers offering more flights and the arrival of new carriers in the market.
As a result of liberalisation that began two years ago, India has moved from seventh to fourth most popular long-haul destination after the US, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
A report published today by the UK civil aviation authority, on the eve of the European Union/ India Aviation Summit in Delhi, claimed that the UK/India market is a showcase for the benefits of aviation liberalisation.
22/11/06 Zee News

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