Scotland represents the most notable result, considering the broader policy impact it could have on travel.
 
With the SNP winning a historic third term but losing their governing majority, they will be working to build support for their policies among other Holyrood parties. The delivery of the SNP’s clear commitment to halving Air Passenger Duty (APD) by 2018 and seeking its abolition when resources allow will be watched closely by the travel industry.
 
The SNP cannot deliver their APD commitment alone, and they will certainly be looking for support from other parties, perhaps even the resurgent Scottish Conservatives, which had their best result in decades. Abta and the wider industry will redouble efforts in Holyrood, making a robust case for action on APD in the weeks and months ahead.
 
Elsewhere, the London Mayoral election saw Sadiq Khan reclaim City Hall for Labour after eight years of Conservative leadership. With a decision on airport capacity due soon – though perhaps not as imminently as the industry or the Transport Select Committee would like – this result is an interesting one.
 
Going into the election, we knew that whichever candidate won, Sadiq Khan or his Conservative opponent Zac Goldsmith, they would oppose the recommendation of the Airports Commission for a third runway at Heathrow. Arguably, it might now be easier for a Conservative Government in Westminster to deliver a decision for Heathrow in the face of opposition from a Labour Mayor than it might have been if the second most powerful elected Conservative politician was leading that opposition.
 
In the English Council elections, the most notable performance is that of the Liberal Democrats. Though few would regard the 45 council seats added as a ground-breaking performance, it could be seen as a first hint that the electorate is finally willing to listen to the Liberal Democrat message once again. Labour took the Bristol mayoralty, and secured a majority on its council, but very little changed elsewhere.
 
In Northern Ireland, the DUP continue to hold the First Minister position, and in Wales, Labour performed above expectations and will form the next administration.
 
Across the political piece, the next few months will be very important for our industry. While Thursday’s elections can be viewed as having inched the government closer to action on the industry’s key APD and airport capacity aims, the next few months will be crucial.
 
The political focus will now almost certainly shift to the EU referendum campaign. A ‘remain’ vote on 23 June will likely lead to a flurry of policy announcements from the Government in the immediate aftermath of the vote. A ‘leave’ vote on 23 June would likely have a similar effect. This is precisely why the industry is coming together now to coordinate and prepare aims and messages to drive forward our policy goals.