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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.
Consumers – not Heathrow shareholders – must stand to gain from expansion at the airport and passenger charges should remain at least at current levels.
Responding to the publication of the Transport Select Committee report on the Airports National Policy Statement, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK-registered carriers, said: “Airlines are pleased that the Committee has signalled its support for additional capacity at Heathrow. This is a once in a generation opportunity to […]
March 23rd, 2018
Airlines UK response to Brexit transitional agreement announcement
Responding to the announcement that political agreement on a transitional agreement between the UK and EU has been reached, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK-registered carriers, said: “UK airlines have long called for a transitional arrangement that will give much needed clarity to the industry and ensure that […]
March 20th, 2018
Cargo airline West Atlantic UK joins Airlines UK
West Atlantic UK – a trusted supplier of dedicated cargo aircraft solutions to the Express Parcel and Integrated logistics industry – has become the latest member of Airlines UK, the industry body that represents UK-registered carriers. West Atlantic UK Limited is a UK-registered company based at East Midlands airport, and currently operates seventeen Boeing 737 […]
March 8th, 2018
Airlines UK statement on air services between the UK and US
Responding to recent press speculation about air services between the UK and US following Brexit, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the association that represents UK-registered carriers, said: “UK airlines fully expect that the UK and US Governments will sign an open and liberal agreement – including on ownership and control – that will […]
March 6th, 2018
Airlines UK response to Prime Minister’s speech on Brexit
Responding to the speech on Brexit delivered by the Prime Minister, in which she put on the table continued UK membership of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the association that represents UK-registered carriers, said: “Airlines are clear in their view that it is vital for the UK to […]
March 2nd, 2018
Keeping passenger charges at today’s levels is the only way for a new runway at Heathrow to be successfully built
Commenting on the publication of a 10-week public consultation on the latest expansion plans of Heathrow airport, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the association that represents UK-registered carriers, said: “Airlines have been consistent in their support for expansion at Heathrow and will be making the case for a new runway before the expected parliamentary […]
January 17th, 2018
Vacancy – Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager / Policy & Public Affairs Director (depending on experience)
Airlines UK (AUK) is looking for an experienced, motivated and hard-working Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager / Policy & Public Affairs Director (based on experience) to join its team in London. The successful candidate will lead on policy campaigns and formulate AUK policy on behalf of airline members, and work with colleagues in advocating […]
January 2nd, 2018
Airlines UK response to CAA report on the introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the aviation industry
Responding to the publication of a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report on the introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the aviation industry, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the association that represents UK-registered carriers, said: “UK airlines work hard to ensure that the passenger experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible, however occasionally things do go […]
December 27th, 2017
“Delivering for the consumer is at the heart of an airline business” – Airlines respond to latest Civil Aviation Authority consumer survey
Responding to the publication of the latest Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consumer tracker which sets out consumer attitudes towards UK aviation, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the association that represents UK-registered carriers, said: “UK airlines work hard to ensure that the passenger experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible, and we’re pleased […]
December 18th, 2017
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