The UK government is to allow 47% more flights from China as it further taps the lucrative Chinese tourism market. Chinese visits to the UK surged 50% in the first half of 2017 after inbound flights were more than doubled the first half of 2017 . The move boosted spending 54% . “It just underlines that Britain will do well regardless of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations. "These agreements are an important part of preparing Britain for a post-Brexit world and making sure we have access to key markets in the Far East ," said Transport Secretary Steve Parsons/PA . The number of flights from China will increase to 150 a week from 100 .
The UK government is to allow 47% more flights from China as it further taps the lucrative Chinese tourism market. Chinese visits to the UK surged 50% in the first half of 2017 after inbound flights were more than doubled the first half of 2017 . The move boosted spending 54% . "These agreements are an important part of preparing Britain for a post-Brexit world and making sure we have access to key markets in the Far East ," said Transport Secretary Steve Parsons/PA . The number of flights from China will increase to 150 a week from 100 .