tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2024-11-07T00:01:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baroness-grey-thompson-to-lead-new-expert-group-to-break-down-barriers-to-air-travel-for-disabled-passengers2024-11-07T00:01:00+00:00Baroness Grey-Thompson to lead new expert group to 'break down barriers' to air travel for disabled passengersAviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will drive change to ensure that flying is an accessible, safe and enjoyable experience for all.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-for-quicker-quieter-and-cleaner-flights-on-the-horizon2024-10-22T00:01:00+01:00New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizonHave your say on proposals to establish a UK Airspace Design Service.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/proposing-to-create-a-uk-airspace-design-service2024-10-22T00:00:00+01:00Proposing to create a UK Airspace Design ServiceAnnouncing a consultation on the creation of a new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aviation-council-makes-progress-on-futureproofing-aviation-sector2023-10-30T09:00:03+00:00Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sectorVital reforms considered by the Aviation Council to achieve an innovative and efficient sector that provides more choice and better value for passengers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/over-2-million-for-belfast-international-airport-levelling-up-fund-22023-10-23T15:30:01+01:00Over £2 million for Belfast International Airport (Levelling Up Fund 2)In the second round of the Levelling Up Fund, £2.3 million has been provisionally allocated for projects in Belfast international airport.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/air-travel-guidance-refreshed-to-give-passengers-more-clarity-on-their-rights2023-10-19T08:00:00+01:00Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rightsUpdated guidance explains what passengers need to know about their rights and responsibilities when flying.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-following-publication-of-nats-report-into-last-weeks-air-traffic-control-technical-failure2023-09-06T07:08:12+01:00Statement following publication of NATS report into last week’s air traffic control technical failureMeeting between NATS, the CAA and the aviation industry will allow NATS to present their findings and consider initial feedback from airlines.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-following-transport-secretarys-follow-up-meeting-with-aviation-industry-on-air-traffic-control-disruption2023-09-01T17:11:00+01:00Statement following Transport Secretary’s latest meeting with aviation industry on air traffic control disruptionTransport Secretary meets with aviation industry ahead of next week's NATS report into air traffic control failure.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-following-transport-secretarys-meeting-with-aviation-industry-on-air-traffic-control-disruption2023-08-29T17:04:45+01:00Statement following Transport Secretary’s meeting with aviation industry on air traffic control disruptionAirlines urged to support passengers while their flights are rearranged. Government to review the NATS report in the coming days. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-boost-protections-for-airline-passengers2023-06-27T00:15:10+01:00New plans to boost protections for airline passengersStronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-completes-review-of-airport-ground-operations-to-increase-sectors-resilience2023-03-30T12:41:05+01:00Government completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilienceAreas set out for the aviation industry to focus on to avoid a repeat of the travel disruption seen last summer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/precautionary-and-temporary-measures-to-improve-covid-surveillance-from-china2023-01-09T14:39:58+00:00Precautionary and temporary measures to improve COVID surveillance from ChinaMeasures introduced to improve the UK’s ability to detect potential new variants of COVID-19 from China.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-to-benefit-from-biggest-shake-up-of-airport-security-rules-in-decades2022-12-15T00:15:02+00:00Passengers to benefit from biggest shake-up of airport security rules in decadesRules about taking liquids and large electrical items through airport security to change.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-sets-out-protections-for-passengers-with-new-aviation-charter2022-07-17T00:15:00+01:00Transport Secretary sets out protections for passengers with new aviation charterThe new charter will act as a one-stop shop so air passengers know their rights for their entire journey.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aviation-security-checks-accelerated-as-government-helps-industry-minimise-travel-disruption2022-07-03T11:21:49+01:00Aviation security checks accelerated as government helps industry minimise travel disruptionHelping get new employees into the aviation industry quickly and without compromising security to meet the surge in demand for flights.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption2022-06-30T16:43:49+01:0022-point plan to tackle aviation disruptionThe 22 measures the government is taking to support the aviation industry and minimise passenger disruption.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption-ahead-of-summer-season2022-06-30T09:54:44+01:0022-point plan to tackle aviation disruption ahead of summer seasonWhat government is doing to support the aviation industry and give holidaymakers certainty ahead of the first summer free of travel restrictions.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-helps-prevent-last-minute-summer-flight-cancellations-with-amnesty-on-airport-slots-rule2022-06-21T16:02:26+01:00Government helps prevent last-minute summer flight cancellations with “amnesty” on airport slots ruleNew regulations on airport slots will help to minimise flight disruption ahead of the summer peak.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/aviation-resilience-planning2022-06-16T17:19:37+01:00Aviation resilience planningStrategic risk group set up to identify possible interventions to alleviate flight disruptions and improve the resilience of the aviation sector.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-meets-with-aviation-industry-following-disruption-at-uk-airports2022-06-01T19:09:00+01:00Transport Secretary meets with aviation industry following disruption at UK airportsSecretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has met with senior aviation leaders to discuss the exceptional disruption seen across UK airports.