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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.
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.
August 11th, 2016
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.
July 29th, 2016
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.
July 25th, 2016
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.”
June 30th, 2016
Airlines urge clarity on UK remaining a member of European single aviation market
Responding to the result of yesterday’s referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of the British Air Transport Association (BATA), which represents UK registered airlines, said: “We fully respect the will of the British public as expressed in the result of the referendum to leave the EU. The Government must now urgently confirm that the UK will seek to remain a member of the European single aviation market once we leave the EU. We also call on the Government to prioritise all aviation-related negotiations, agreements and decisions during the EU withdrawal process. Given our status as an island trading nation, and with excellent international air links and travel now being even more vital for our future prosperity and economic growth, the environment for aviation post-Brexit must be clarified as soon as possible.”
June 24th, 2016
BATA comment on CAA annual airline statistics for 2015
Reaction to official statistics from the CAA showing BATA member airlines carried a record-breaking 144 million passengers in 2015 – a 4% increase on 2014.
June 2nd, 2016
UK airlines urge political parties in Holyrood to support Air Passenger Duty reduction
The British Air Transport Association (BATA), the trade body that represents UK-registered airlines, has urged political parties in Scotland to support the reduction of Air Passenger Duty (APD) by 50%. A consultation on plans by the Scottish Government to halve the tax, starting in April 2018, comes to an end next week (3 June), and UK carriers are calling for political parties in Holyrood to support the reduction when a vote ultimately comes before the Scottish Parliament.
May 26th, 2016
BATA recruits new Chief Executive
Tim Alderslade has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of British Air Transport Association, taking over from Nathan Stower who is moving on to take up a senior role with Virgin Atlantic.
April 13th, 2016
Significant step towards the abolition of Air Passenger Duty in Scotland
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s consultation on a Scottish replacement to Air Passenger Duty, BATA Chief Executive Nathan Stower said: “This is a significant step towards the abolition of Air Passenger Duty in Scotland. The Scottish Government recognises that UK APD is holding their economy back. Reducing the tax by 50% as a first step would make a big difference to businesses and families. We urge that the reduction be implemented in full in 2018 to maximise the impact and benefits of the change.”
March 14th, 2016
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