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'Grounded flights could cost Scotland £460 million'

Government
Will Payne
28 June 2021

New data has revealed the Scottish economy could lose more than £460 million if all holiday flights to Spain are grounded this summer.

The overall loss of all Scotland's holiday flights to Spain "could total £460 million"

According to the figures, it would cost the country £38,000 if one flight transporting 200 passengers was cancelled.

The data was calculated by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA). 

A OnePoll survey of 1,000 Scots, carried out last week (w/c 21 June), revealed that 80% of the focus group spent up to £250 on "holiday items" before going abroad.

The overall average spend is reportedly £190.40, with 18% of people spending between £300 and £700 and 3% spending between £800 and £1,000.