In Denmark, we are used to having good flight connections throughout the year. However, this is not something we should take for granted in either the near or distant future. In Europe and the Nordic countries there is increasing competition in attracting new flight connections and more daily departures to important destinations around the world. It is vital for Denmark that we continue to increase our connectivity to the world around us. This international connectivity affects Denmark’s level of globalisation and is therefore a key parameter for our business sector, our job market and our ability to attract tourists.

Aviation is a special sector for Denmark. Not only does the sector create the basis for other companies’ activities and thereby enrich our society, through its domestic traffic, it creates cohesion between the Danish regions. It is therefore vital that we, to a greater degree than previously, include domestic aviation in our plans for the total transport system in Denmark. This strategy focuses on the various elements and presents a number of initiatives, each of which can help to create the basis for continued improvement in connectivity to, from and within Denmark.