More passengers flying on most popular airline routes
Sunday September 23rd , 2007
The number of British passengers flying on popular airline routes has gone up in the last 12 months, according to new figures.
Research by the Hogg Robinson Group found that this had a direct impact on the ticket prices for these services.
The organisation stated that the rate of price inflation in 2006 was lower than in previous years, as different carriers were competing for custom on important routes.
Traditional airlines were said to have ramped up costs by just five per cent, while low-cost carriers increased ticket prices by ten per cent.
The research could prove to be of interest to overseas property investors, as the rate of price growth may indicate which routes are the most popular among travellers.
According to research by Saga, Italy and Spain are the two most popular holiday destinations in Europe among British tourists.
