UK airlines respond to Government airport capacity announcement

January 29th, 2025

Commenting on the announcement made today by the Government on airport capacity, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said:  

“We welcome the strong recognition from the Chancellor of aviation’s unique role enabling economic growth in all parts of the UK. Airlines support more airport capacity to grow the economy and foster trade but expansion must be affordable, improve operational resilience for passengers and freight, and be compatible with our net zero commitments. 

 

“Airlines are making progress towards net zero and the industry now needs Government help to align any additional capacity with further policy support to incentivise the production of SAF and deliver urgent modernisation of airspace as quickly as possible.”