World aviation is changing and so is the way the UK flies.
Aviation has a huge influence on modern life. Millions of us fly every year, and millions more of us have opinions about flying; from the political and environmental to the personal. At NATS, we’re here to keep the skies safe. To do this, we must understand the trends, topics and attitudes that are shaping our industry.
Presenting Aviation Index 2019: the definitive survey of the UK public's views and perceptions about air travel, produced in partnership with Ipsos MORI.
Travel preferences
Airborne nation
What really motivates the UK's flying public?
Many factors shape the airline choices of UK flyers. Unsurprisingly, price matters more than anything else, but reputation and airport proximity are becoming more influential.
Safety
Safety above all
Do passengers feel safe in the air?
The good news is that more people are confident about flight safety than ever. But, like last year people see terrorism as the biggest risk. Passenger behaviour follows with technical faults close behind.
The impact of Brexit
Cleared for departure
Is Brexit changing the way we fly?
Uncertainties about the UK's exit from the EU are having some impact on the public's travel plans. They're shaping expectations about the cost and convenience of flying too.
Drones and technology
Disrupting the industry
Do passengers support new technologies?
After drone sightings caused major disruption at Gatwick in late 2018, strong opinions abound. But attitudes about new technologies are more nuanced than some might expect.
Environment and airspace change
A changing atmosphere
Are environmental issues shaping attitudes to flying?
As concerns over climate change reach new heights, people want the environment to be the priority in any reworking of the UK's network of flightpaths. The public thinks more action should be taken by the industry however there are some contradictory opinions.
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