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 government is to allow 50% more flights from China as it further taps the lucrative Chinese tourism market. Chinese visits to the UK surged 47% in the first half of 2017 after inbound flights were more than doubled last October. 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 Chris Grayling. The number of flights from China will increase to 150 a week from 100.