Joint statement between the UK Government and Airlines UK

A joint statement from the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, the Secretary of State for Transport and the Chief Executive of Airlines UK – the association of UK airlines. “Aviation is absolutely crucial to the UK’s economy and building a global Britain that seizes the opportunities exiting the EU presents.” “As an island […]

Airlines urge the Government to use the Autumn Statement to remove Air Passenger Duty on air travel from UK airports.

UK and foreign airlines have urged the Government to use the upcoming Autumn Statement on 23 November to send a message to the world that the UK is open for business – post Brexit – by removing Air Passenger Duty on air travel from UK airports. Airlines UK Chief Executive, Tim Alderslade, and Board of […]

BATA becomes Airlines UK – the association of UK airlines

The British Air Transport Association (BATA), the trade body for UK-registered airlines, will on Monday 7 November change its name to ‘Airlines UK – the association of UK airlines’. Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, said: “UK airlines have seen huge change and growth in the 40 years since BATA was established. Our sector […]

BATA responds to airport capacity announcement

British Air Transport Association media release Immediate release Responding to the announcement made this morning on expansion at Heathrow airport, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of the British Air Transport Association (BATA), the trade body for UK airlines, said: “We welcome this long overdue announcement – and agree with the Government’s decision that additional capacity at […]

Alex Cruz, Chairman and Chief Executive of British Airways, gives 2016 BATA annual lecture

The 2016 BATA annual lecture took place yesterday afternoon, with Alex Cruz, Chairman and Chief Executive of British Airways, delivering a speech to an audience of senior industry figures and stakeholders at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden.

Alex’s speech is available here.

BATA responds to ICAO announcement that an agreement has been reached on a global carbon offsetting scheme for aviation

Responding to the announcement that an agreement has been reached at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on a global carbon offsetting scheme for aviation, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of the British Air Transport Association (BATA), the trade body for UK airlines, said: “The scheme agreed at ICAO will play a pivotal role in enabling […]

BATA responds to new statistics on disruptive passengers compiled by the Civil Aviation Authority

BATA responds to new statistics compiled by the Civil Aviation Authority and published by the BBC this morning showing an increase in incidents of disruptive behaviour on airlines.

UK airlines critical of Border Force plans for paid “fast track” passport checks at airport immigration halls

Response to the news that Border Force is working on introducing a new Fast Track Passport Control service at immigration halls whereby passengers will be able to pay extra for “fast track” passport checks at airports.

BATA response to the announcement by the Civil Aviation Authority on Alternative Dispute Resolution

BATA responds to the announcement by the CAA that 20 airlines have signed up to CAA-approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) bodies to resolve passenger complaints.