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UK aviation hit hardest in Europe, says BALPA
Flights in and out of the UK have collapsed by three-quarters, with over 860,000 jobs put at risk
Heathrow urges UK ministers to provide support to sector
Passenger numbers have sat at 90% below pre-pandemic levels since last March
Airport Operators Association warns of £2.6bn summer losses
In an interview with Airports International, Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association, voiced her concerns at the government’s “overly cautious” approach to reopening international travel during a challenging period for UK aviation
Aviation sector slams government's ‘green list’ review
The industry has openly criticised the decision to remove Portugal from the green list, with no new countries added to the restriction-free category
Airports warn prime minister about the impact of an “overly cautious” restart to air travel
With the limited number of countries on the green list being called into question, the industry is losing hope for a swift recovery
Heathrow calls for the expansion of government’s ‘green’ list
Restriction-free travel has been limited to a small number of countries, with no indication of which destinations may be added for the summer
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