Media Centre
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.
Budget 2014 – Air Tax Changes
The BATA response to the changes to Air Passenger Duty, announced by the Chancellor in today’s Budget (19th March).
March 19th, 2014
CAA Final Decision on Airport Charges and Regulation – BATA Reaction
Simon Buck, Chief Executive of the British Air Transport Association (BATA) has responded to the publication today of the CAA’s final decision on airport charges and regulation for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
January 10th, 2014
BATA response to Interim Report from Airports Commission
Response by BATA to the publication of the Interim Report by the Airports Commission on Tuesday 17th December.
December 16th, 2013
Reaction to Final Proposals from CAA on Airport Charges at Heathrow and Gatwick
Reacting to the publication by the CAA of final proposals for economic regulation and charges for next five year period at Heathrow and Gatwick, Simon Buck, Chief Executive of BATA, said:
“Airlines are deeply frustrated and disappointed with the final proposals for consultation on airport charges published by the CAA today.”
October 3rd, 2013
BATA Statement on Airport Capacity
Ahead of the deadline of 19th July for the Airports Commission to receive outline proposals for long term new airport capacity, BATA has issued a statement calling on the Government to commit to a robust aviation policy to support and grow international air connectivity.
July 18th, 2013
Air Traffic Control Strikes – Advice to Passengers
The strike by French Air Traffic Controllers is causing disruption for many passengers today (Tuesday 11th June) travelling between the UK and Europe. It also has the potential to cause delays on all flights through French airspace tomorrow, not just those to and from France. Passengers should check with their airlines, normally via the airline’s […]
June 11th, 2013
BATA Reaction to Publication of ITC Report on UK Aviation Strategy
Welcoming the ITC report, Simon Buck, Chief Executive of the British Air Transport Association, said:
The ITC Report makes a welcome contribution to the debate. The UK urgently needs to have a proper aviation policy. As yet it does not. It is essential for our future economic prosperity that the UK can compete effectively in both established and emerging markets.
May 30th, 2013
Aviation Report by Transport Select Committee Welcomed By BATA
Simon Buck, Chief Executive of BATA, has commented on the publication today of the report into ‘Aviation Strategy’ by the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
May 10th, 2013
CAA Consultation on Airport Regulatory Regime & Landing Charges – BATA Reaction
BATA has reacted to the publication today by the CAA of a consultation on initial proposals for the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports from 2014 to 2015.
April 30th, 2013
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