1. Why do we need regional connectivity?
Simon McNamara
Director General
European Regions Airline Association (ERA)

2. Population density Conclusion
Higher population densities need to be serviced by good transport links
Movement of people
Movement of People
Movement of People
Movement of people
KEY:
Darker brown = higher population density
Lighter brown = lower population density
Source: Eurostat 2014 yearbook. Data for 2012

3. Employment rate Conclusion
Workers need good transport links to migrate to where jobs are
Movement of people
Movement of People
Movement of People
Movement of people
KEY:
Darker brown = higher employment rates
Lighter brown = lower employment rates
Source: Eurostat 2014 yearbook. Data for 2012

4. GDP per inhabitant Conclusion
Workers migrate to higher GDP concentrations for better, well paid jobs
Movement of people
Movement of People
Movement of People
Movement of people
KEY:
Darker blue = higher GDP per capita
Lighter green = lower GDP per capita
Source: Eurostat 2014 yearbook. Data for 2011

5. Density of rail networks
Conclusion
Where no competing or complimentary mode exists, air transport becomes more and more vital
Need for air travel
Need for air travel
Source: Eurostat 2014 yearbook. Data for 2012
Need for air travel
Need for air travel
KEY:
Darker green = higher density of rail networks
Lighter green = lower density of rail networks
Source: Eurostat 2014 yearbook. Data for 2012

6. Regional air connectivity in numbers

7. The network