UK-China flights look set to increase
New talks aimed at increasing direct flights between China and the UK have been welcomed by the trade.
The Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC) said it was "delighted" that Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin and his Chinese counterpart will begin negotiations on improved bilateral air services early next year.
McLoughlin said: "The world of today is very different to that of a decade ago and we need a new agreement that reflects that.
"Improved air links between the UK and China would be good for trade, tourism and forging new partnerships, strengthening the links between our two countries."
GTMC chief executive Paul Wait said: "Nearly a year ago the GTMC commissioned and published a ’10 Routes to Growth’ report based on a survey we conducted and we have used this report extensively in our Government lobbying efforts.
"The report highlighted the urgent need to increase direct routes to China.
"We are delighted to hear that there is parliamentary action on increasing the number of direct flights between China and the UK as these routes are vital for long-term economic growth."
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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