Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: “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, and they come at a time when our exports are growing and we continue to attract international investment. The UK plan is to allow 50 % 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 2018 after inbound flights were more than doubled last October . The move boosted spending 54 % . " These flights 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 Chris Grayling . The number of flights from China will increase to 150 a week from 100 .
The UK plan is to allow 50 % 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 2018 after inbound flights were more than doubled last October . The move boosted spending 54 % . " These flights 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 Chris Grayling . The number of flights from China will increase to 150 a week from 100 .