UK Government
MPs call on the chancellor to introduce duty free on arrival shops
More than 60 members of parliament and peers signed a letter urging the government to support the travel industry
London Luton welcomes airspace modernisation funding
With government help, the industry can identify how to create quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys
New survey reveals potential summer rebound for UK holidaymakers
Results suggest that passengers would be happy to adapt to a post COVID-19 world, with regular testing and proof of vaccinations
Gatwick Airport reports £465m annual loss in 2020
The UK government’s plans to reopen air travel has provided hope for recovery in summer 2021
IATA and BAR UK call for the sector to be included in recovery plans
Both associations believe Boris Johnson needs to include plans for the aviation industry in his address on February 22
Business rates relief for airports brings less than fortnight of respite, says AOA
The current tax relief programme for the industry is expected to bring only 13 days of respite
AOA recovery plan highlights need for government support
The report calls for financial aid for the industry, as well as new strategies to remove travel bans and quarantine measures
Heathrow set to launch rapid testing pilot
The government-led initiative will help to identify how rapid testing could be used to reopen society
UK government opens Airport and Ground Operations Support scheme
The AOA feels this is not enough to ensure economic recovery and job security within the industry
Holland-Kaye: Airport support scheme “simply not enough”
The boss of Heathrow responds to the announcement of a support plan for the aviation sector