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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.
Industry comments on reports showing an increase in arrests of passengers suspected of being drunk at UK airports and on flights
Commenting on reports showing an increase in arrests of passengers suspected of being drunk at UK airports and onboard aircraft, Airlines UK, the Airport Operators Association and the UK Travel Retail Forum, said in a joint statement: “As an industry, we take the issue of disruptive passengers very seriously. Thankfully the problem of disruptive behaviour is […]
August 14th, 2017
Airlines UK comments on the ongoing problems of long queues at European airports as a result of changes to security measures at the border.
Commenting on the ongoing problems of long queues at European airports as a result of changes to security measures at the border, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Airlines UK wrote to the Department for Transport about this issue back in May, following similar problems reported at […]
August 1st, 2017
Airlines UK comments on the announcement by Heathrow Airport on passenger charges once its new runway is built
Commenting on the announcement today by Heathrow Airport that they intend to keep passenger charges “as close as possible to current levels” once its new runway is built, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Airlines agree with Chris Grayling that expansion at Heathrow must be delivered while […]
July 27th, 2017
Airlines UK comments on the announcement by the Government of a new UK Aviation Strategy
Commenting on the announcement by the Government of a new UK Aviation Strategy, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “We welcome the Aviation Strategy as a sign that Government truly recognises the value and importance of aviation to the UK. We stand ready to work with and […]
July 21st, 2017
Airlines UK respond to Sunday Times article on Brexit and aviation market access
Commenting on a Sunday Times article (16/07/17) on the impact of Brexit on the UK airline industry and the selling of air tickets before March 2019, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Aviation provides important economic connections which must continue after the UK leaves the EU. We […]
July 17th, 2017
Airlines UK comment on the new regime for night flights at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports
Commenting on the publication of the Government’s decision on the new regime for night flights at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Airlines – and manufacturers – have worked hard over previous night flight regimes to invest in the development and operation […]
July 13th, 2017
Airlines UK Chairman speaks at The Aviation Reception
Jane Middleton, Chairman of Airlines UK, addressed the Aviation Reception hosted in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 11th July. The event was supported by Airlines UK, ABTA, AOA, Bar-UK, IATA and Sustainable Aviation. Jane’s speech can be found below. “On behalf of Airlines UK and our airline members, I’m delighted to welcome you to the Aviation […]
July 12th, 2017
UK airlines respond to Heathrow Airport congestion charge proposal
Commenting on proposals put forward for a congestion charge to be levied on some air passengers driving to Heathrow airport, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Notwithstanding the fact that much of the pollution is caused by non-Heathrow related congestion, the Government needs to do more to […]
July 7th, 2017
Airlines UK responds to the Air Departure Tax Bill being passed by the Scottish Parliament
Responding to the passing of the final stage and approval of the Air Departure Tax (ADT) Bill in the Scottish Parliament today, a spokesperson for Airlines UK, the industry body that represents UK airlines, said: “The Air Departure Tax Bill has now passed its final hurdle in the Scottish Parliament. From next year, Scotland will […]
June 20th, 2017
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