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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 UK response to publication of Government technical notices on Brexit and aviation
Responding to the publication of three Government technical notices on Brexit and aviation covering market access, safety and security, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, said: “Airlines are confident that there will be a new agreement on aviation between the UK and the EU. Whilst we don’t support a no-deal Brexit, we welcome that both […]
September 24th, 2018
UK airports losing out on over 60 new direct routes because of sky-high rates of Air Passenger Duty, report concludes
UK airports could be losing out on over 60 new direct routes – including 15 long-haul connections outside of London – because of current Government policy on Air Passenger Duty (APD) – a new report has found. A study carried out by Frontier Economics – commissioned by Airlines UK, the industry association that represents 13 UK-registered […]
September 19th, 2018
UK airlines respond to Civil Aviation Authority poll on consumer satisfaction with air travel
Commenting on the publication of the latest Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consumer survey into satisfaction with air travel, a spokesperson for Airlines UK said: “UK airlines work hard to ensure that passengers have an enjoyable travelling experience, and as the latest CAA tracker shows in the vast majority of cases this is already happening. Airlines […]
August 20th, 2018
Latest CAA disruptive passenger data shows the need for airside licensing
Commenting on the publication of the latest Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data on disruptive passengers, which show the CAA has already received more than 200 incident reports about disruptive passengers from UK airlines in 2018, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, said: “Although incidents of disruptive behaviour are rare, where they do happen the […]
August 15th, 2018
UK airlines comment on Heathrow expansion vote – “a welcome shot in the arm for UK plc, but concerns about cost and early morning operations remain”
Commenting on parliamentary support being given to expansion at Heathrow Airport, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK carriers, said: “This is a welcome shot in the arm for UK plc, and a sign that there is clear political consensus within the House of Commons for taking this project […]
June 26th, 2018
“It is now or never for Heathrow expansion – there can be no turning back if the vote is lost” – UK airlines back third runway
Ahead of the parliamentary vote taking today on Heathrow expansion tomorrow, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK carriers, said: “It is now or never for Heathrow expansion and the prospect of a bigger and better hub airport – there can be no turning back if the vote is […]
June 25th, 2018
UK and international airlines respond to Heathrow National Policy Statement publication
Responding to the publication of the Government’s National Policy Statement, the UK and global airline community has published a joint statement expressing support for expansion at Heathrow Airport. Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK; Dale Keller, Chief Executive of the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK; and Rafael Schvartzman, Regional Vice President Europe, […]
June 5th, 2018
Aviation Ministerial Roundtable
The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling and Steve Baker, Minister for Exiting the European Union, met with representatives from the aviation industry to discuss how the sector can continue to flourish after the UK leaves the EU. The meeting with senior representatives from the UK aviation industry follows the Prime Minister’s tour of the UK to […]
April 25th, 2018
Airlines UK response to Aviation Strategy next steps document
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Aviation Strategy next steps document, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK-registered carriers, said: “The strategy is an opportunity to recognise the value and importance of aviation to the UK – in particular in a post-Brexit world – and identify how Government and industry […]
April 9th, 2018
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