Media Centre
Airlines UK acts as a collective voice for the UK airline industry in the media, issuing comments and press releases, as well as providing spokespeople and meeting interview requests.
Airlines & airports welcome clarity from European Commission that flights would continue under ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario
Commenting on the European Commission publishing guidance confirming that flights between the UK and EU would continue in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, and Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association, said: “We welcome that the European Commission has joined the UK Government […]
November 14th, 2018
Airside licensing needed at airports to curb rising disruptive passenger incidents
Organisations from across the aviation and tourism sectors have come together to call for the Government to amend the Licensing Act so that it in future applies to bars, pubs, restaurants and retail outlets selling alcohol airside at airports, in an order to help curb the growing number of disruptive passenger incidents across the UK. […]
November 1st, 2018
Vacancy – Public Affairs & Policy Executive / Manager (depending upon experience)
Airlines UK (AUK) is looking for a motivated and hard-working Public Affairs & Policy Executive / Manager (based on experience) to join its team in London. The successful candidate will assist with policy campaigns and help to formulate AUK policy on behalf of airline members, and work with colleagues in advocating our messaging to stakeholders […]
October 30th, 2018
Air Passenger Duty increase demonstrates that Government’s words on ‘Global Britain’ are not matched by their actions
Responding to the announcement in the Budget that long-haul Air Passenger Duty rates will rise with inflation from 2020, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, said: “Today’s announcement sends entirely the wrong signal as we prepare to leave the European Union. APD is nothing but a tax on Global Britain. Rates are already the […]
October 29th, 2018
Budget announcement on ePassport gates a welcome step in the right direction
Responding to the announcement at the Budget that access to ePassport gates at the border at UK airports will be extended to visitors from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, said: “As passenger numbers continue to rise, UK Border Force must be adequately resourced and adopt […]
October 29th, 2018
Airlines UK response to comments from the Scottish Conservatives on Air Departure Tax
Responding to comments from the Scottish Conservatives today on the need to reduce Air Departure Tax, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, said: “Aviation in Scotland is crying out for this cut and it is now up to both governments to bang some heads together and put an end to this legal wrangling. Action on […]
October 23rd, 2018
UK depends more on air freight services than most EU competitors
A major new report published today shows that the UK is more dependent on air freight services compared to most of its EU competitors. The report, commissioned by Airlines UK and supported by Heathrow Airport, Manchester Airports Group and the Freight Transport Association, shows that while only a quarter of German exports to non-EU countries […]
October 23rd, 2018
Airlines UK response to the publication of Civil Aviation Authority guidance on assisting passengers with hidden disabilities
Responding to the publication of Civil Aviation Authority guidance on assisting passengers with hidden disabilities, a spokesperson for Airlines UK, said: “UK airlines have a proven track record of working to make air travel as accessible as possible. Airlines will engage closely with the CAA on this guidance and also actively promote the steps already […]
October 15th, 2018
Advice to UK consumers impacted by Primera Air ceasing operations
Primera Air Scandinavia, a Danish scheduled air carrier, and Primera Air Nordic, a Latvian air carrier, which offered a number of services from Birmingham and Stansted to various points in Europe, Canada and the United States, have ceased to trade and suspended all operations with immediate effect. Advice to UK consumers seeking information about refunds, […]
October 2nd, 2018
Media Contacts
