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.

BATA response to comments made by Aviation Minister on disruptive behaviour

BATA response to comments made by the Aviation Minister, Lord Ahmad, on disruptive behaviour by air passengers.

UK Airlines support Aviation Industry Code of Practice on Disruptive Passengers

The British Air Transport Association, the Airport Operators Association, the Airport Police Commanders Group, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers and the UK Travel Retail Forum have joined together to create a common, consistent approach that co-ordinates and enhances existing efforts to prevent and minimise disruptive passenger behaviour.

BATA response to further delay on decision about airport capacity

“Before the referendum last week the Government was gearing up to set out where it stood on airport expansion, probably in a matter of weeks. We see no reason why this still should not take place. The Airports Commission was unanimous that we do need to see additional capacity in the South East if we are to maintain our position as an international aviation hub. Nothing that has happened in the past week has altered that fact.”