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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.
UK airlines welcome EU announcement on reopening international travel & urge UK to follow suit in recognising game-changing vaccination rollout
Commenting on the announcement by the European Commission that vaccinated passengers will be able to travel to the EU this summer, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “This is an extremely important announcement that will pave the way for the reopening of the EU’s tourism and travel industry […]
May 3rd, 2021
UK airlines respond to Global Travel Taskforce report publication
Commenting on the publication of the Global Travel Taskforce report, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “This does not represent a reopening of travel as promised by Ministers, and the insistence on expensive and unnecessary PCR testing rather than rapid testing – even for low-risk countries – will […]
April 9th, 2021
UK airlines respond to PM statement on resumption of international travel – “does not provide the clarity we were seeking on the roadmap back towards normality”
Commenting on the latest announcement from the Prime Minister on the resumption of international travel, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Whilst we support the establishment of a framework for restarting international travel and welcome the removal of self-isolation for arrivals from green countries, today’s announcement does not provide […]
April 5th, 2021
£26bn cash injection for UK economy up for grabs with a reopening of international travel this summer
£26bn cash injection for UK economy up for grabs with a reopening of international travel this summer New report details massive opportunity for the UK economy through trade and tourism so long as current restrictions on air travel are eased this summer Report makes clear the urgent need for the Global Travel Taskforce to recommend […]
March 28th, 2021
UK airlines comment on new international travel legislation
Responding to new Government legislation covering international travel, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Nothing has changed with this legislation, the Government has been clear all along that it will report on 12 April its intent to restart international travel from 17 May, and airlines are busy […]
March 23rd, 2021
UK airlines comment on international travel speculation
Responding to ongoing speculation about the chances of international travel restarting this summer, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association representing UK-registered carriers, said: “It is too early to say what the state of Covid will be in Europe and globally in 10 weeks’ time. Our focus between now and then must […]
March 21st, 2021
UK airlines welcome Government commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Responding to the formal launch today by the Government of a new competition backed by £15m of funding to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Sustainable aviation fuels are proof today that low emission air travel is possible, and the “Green […]
March 16th, 2021
UK airlines respond to domestic Air Passenger Duty announcement
Responding to the announcement that the Government will shortly consult on measures to reform domestic Air Passenger Duty, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association representing UK-registered carriers, said: “This is really positive news that will help support regional connectivity, level up the UK, and provide a welcome measure of relief to […]
March 10th, 2021
Vacancy: Airlines UK – Public Affairs & Policy Executive / Manager (Depending upon experience)
Airlines UK (AUK) is looking for a motivated and hard-working Public Affairs & Policy Executive / Manager (based on experience) to join its team virtually, and subsequently in London. The successful candidate will assist with policy campaigns and help to formulate AUK policy on behalf of airline members, and work with colleagues in advocating our […]
March 2nd, 2021
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