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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 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
New office address
As of 23rd May Airlines UK – the association of UK airlines, will have a new address. Please direct all future correspondence and invoices to the address below. Airlines UK, 25 Southampton Buildings, London, WC2A 1AL Our new direct number will be: 0203 709 8935. Please note: The Airlines UK office will be closed on Tuesday 23rd May. […]
May 22nd, 2017
UK airlines are responding to the carbon challenge and can deliver growth in aviation through reduced levels of ADT
With the Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee today considering the Air Departure Tax Bill at Stage 2, Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK-registered carriers, repeats its support for a reduction in ADT and highlights the commitment of UK airlines to sustainability and emissions reduction. Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, […]
May 17th, 2017
UK airlines set out manifesto asks for new Parliament
Airlines UK, the industry association that represents UK-registered carriers, has set out a number of manifesto ‘asks’ ahead of the General Election in June, with Brexit, taxation and airport capacity at the top of its list of priorities. A number of policy areas are listed on which action is required in the next Parliament to […]
May 3rd, 2017
Airlines UK respond to Article 50 announcement
Responding to the announcement by the Prime Minister that she has today invoked Article 50, paving the way for the UK to withdraw from the European Union, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered airlines, said: “People will continue to want to fly across Europe after the UK leaves the […]
March 29th, 2017
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