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Air travel has developed massively over the past century, it was once rare and expensive, and also was seen as risky, as airlines was focusing on passenger comfort and reassurance. by the mid 1900s flying became more luxurious, with better seats, and high quality service. whereas today, air travel is faster, safer and way more affordable than when it first kicked off. Although with many of todays budget airlines comfort can be tight and requires extra money for extra luxury.
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Officially opened as London airport in 1946, in its first year Heathrow saw 63,000 passengers flying compared to the 85 million today. After renaming it Heathrow in 1966 Heathrow became a key departure point for the UK and was a great help for British businesses connecting with global markets around the world.
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In 1970 there was the expansion of jet aircrafts. The launch of the new Boeing 747 added significant importance to the growth of traveling in this decade. it was more affordable and accessible to people, there was a massive increase in international tourism with more destinations to choose from. This resulted in countries investing in more groundwork like hotels and attractions to accommodate more tourists. Overall, the growth has opened new doors for the tourism sector to thrive.
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September 11, 2001, New York City drastically changed the travel industry. The number of travelers fell dramatically from 6.8 million in 2000 to 5.7 million in 2001. Since the terrorist attack, the United States is said to have spent close to $100 billion to safeguard airports and aircraft. To improve screening procedures and background checks and make it easier for airport security to locate forbidden contraband, new technology needs to be developed, making travel safer for passengers.
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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the UK's regulatory body for aviation, responsible for ensuring safety, protecting consumers, and managing economic and airspace policies. It is important because it safeguards passengers by enforcing safety standards for airlines, managing the ATOL financial protection scheme, and handling consumer complaints. The CAA also plays a role in regulating airport economic performance and managing airspace use.
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The International Air Transport Association is a key thing in the airline industry. Many different airlines all over the world are associated with this organisation as they deal with the business side of flying. IATA keeps airlines running smoothly and securely but also ensures that the airline can safely operate as well. Their job would be to set standards for tickets and your baggage, to deal with the complicated servers that make sure each flight arrives on time.
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The Air Accidents Investigation branch is a unit by the UK government within the department for transport. they investigate civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents. they are based in Farnborough and its primary purpose is to make the aviation safety better by making safety recommendations and determine causes, rather than pointing blame or liability. they were founded in 1915 while improving safety and not enforcing regulations or setting punishments.
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https://www.blacklane.com/en/blog/travel/how-air-travel-has-changed-over-the-past-century/ https://mediacentre.heathrow.com/pressrelease/detail/25020 https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/air-accidents-investigation-branch/about#:~:text=About%20us%20%2D%20Air%20Accidents%20Investigation%20Branch%20%2D%20GOV.UK.
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