ABTA has responded to the Government’s consultation on night flying restrictions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted emphasising that any system must strike a balance between the commercial benefits of meeting demand and the impact of night flights on local communities and the surroundings. ABTA states that it’s essential for airlines to work closely with local communities and continue to speculate in newer, quieter aircraft and to further improve their environmental performance. However the contribution of night flying to the economy, particularly the local area ought to be recognised.  At Heathrow in 2011, night flights contributed £543m to the economy directly, supporting 6,800 jobs and generating £102m in tax revenue¹. Luke Pollard, ABTA Head of Public Affairs said: “Night flights may be an emotive subject because noise specifically may be particularly...
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