Key Market Indicators
Air travel in the United Kingdom is expected to reach nearly 57 million passengers in 2026, down 5.1% from 2021. In 2021, the country ranked 7th globally, with 46.5 million passengers. Japan overtook the United Kingdom as the 7th largest market. The U.S., India and Ireland respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Revenue from British airlines is projected to reach $10.4 billion in 2026, a 0.4% average annual growth since 2021. Since 2013, there has been a 3% decline. In 2021, the UK ranked 3rd, behind Germany at $9.3 billion. Germany, the United Kingdom and Ireland ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.