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Load factor in Charter airlines: United Kingdom, 2020 - 2027 (%)

  • The Load factor in Charter airlines in United Kingdom, attained a value of 88.47% in 2023

  • The indicator recorded a historical change (bps difference) of 2,255 bps between 2020 to 2023, and is expected to ...

  • GlobalData projects the figure to change by...

Load factor in Charter airlines: United Kingdom, 2020 - 2027 (%)

Published: Feb 2022
Source: GlobalData

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Airlines Industry in the United Kingdom  

The airline’s industry comprises passenger air transportation, including scheduled flights but excluding air freight transport. 

Impact of COVID-19 in the Airlines Industry  

The UK airlines industry declined very strongly in the past period due to a huge decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry is expected to recover strongly with significant growth in the coming years. 

The UK airlines industry is the largest in Europe, accounting for a significant share of the region’s industry. 

Domestic and international tourism saw a marked decline in 2021, which led to a significant decline in the airline industry. This was particularly damaging to the international flight segment, which had been increasing in recent years, with British tourists known for looking to summer holidays, particularly in Europe. 

Category Segmentation  

Full service is the largest segment of the airline industry in the United Kingdom, accounting for the largest share of the industry's total value.  

The Low-cost segment accounts for the second-largest share of the industry. 

Geography Segmentation  

The United Kingdom accounts for the largest share of the European airline industry followed by Germany. 

Who are the leading players?

IAG is an airline holding company. It offers scheduled passenger air transportation services, at domestic and international levels. IAG also provides air cargo and aircraft-related information technology services. The group consists of airlines such as British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, among others. 

Jet2 PLC, is a transport and logistics company that offers air transportation services. The company provides scheduled passenger airline services. Its services include low-cost flights, travel insurance, car hire services, onboard shopping services, in-flight champagne, flight ticket bookings, and airport car parking services, among others. 

Ryanair operates a low fare scheduled passenger airline serving short haul, point-to-point routes between the UK, Ireland, and Continental Europe, as well as Morocco. The company offers various ancillary services, scheduled services. It also offers travel insurance and internet services and in-flight sale of beverages, food, and merchandise. 

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Total revenue from Charter Airlines: United Kingdom, 2020 - 2027 (USD million)

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