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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.
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
Airlines UK response to the 2017 Autumn Budget: Treasury sleight of hand on Air Passenger Duty rates is no way to make Britain Brexit ready
Responding to the announcement in the Budget that Air Passenger Duty rates will be frozen from 1 April 2019 for economy class passengers, to be paid for by an increase in the tax on premium class tickets, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK carriers, said: “The change announced […]
November 22nd, 2017
Airlines UK response to publication of a new consultation on the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement and Government response to its recent consultation on airspace change
Responding to the publication of a new consultation on the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement and Government response to its recent consultation on airspace change, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK carriers, said: “Airlines agree that an extra runway at Heathrow offers substantial economic and social advantages […]
October 24th, 2017
Airlines UK comment on the statement made by the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Finance on the latest with the proposed cut to Air Departure Tax
Commenting on the statement made today by the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Finance on the latest with the proposed cut to Air Departure Tax, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the trade body for UK airlines, said: “This potential delay is disappointing and frustrating but we’re pleased that the commitment to halving the tax […]
October 5th, 2017
Airlines UK comment on the announcement made by the Civil Aviation Authority that Monarch has ceased trading
Commenting on the announcement made today by the Civil Aviation Authority that Monarch has ceased trading, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the trade body for UK airlines, said: “Today is a very sad day for the UK airline industry. Monarch has been taking British families away on holiday for almost 50 years and has been a well-loved […]
October 2nd, 2017
New report shows Scotland lagging behind European competitor nations with respect to short-haul, long-haul and direct air connectivity
Despite the establishment of an impressive number of new routes in recent years, Scotland lags behind European competitor nations with respect to short-haul, long-haul and direct air connectivity, a new report carried out by the consultancy RDC has found. The full report is available here. Airlines and travel companies are urging the Scottish Parliament to […]
September 14th, 2017
Ryanair joins Airlines UK
Ryanair has joined Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers. Ryanair will carry over 44 million customers to / from the UK this year, and joins Airlines UK as an “international airline member”, a new tier of membership that allows non-UK carriers to join the association. Airlines UK Chief Executive Tim Alderslade said: “Ryanair […]
August 30th, 2017
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