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UK Government grants extensions for airports to install cutting-edge security technology

8 April 2024 | By International Airport Review

The extensions to the June 2024 deadline are being granted to those airports required to install new kit.

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UK’s Jet Zero Council announces plans to race to decarbonisation

17 April 2023 | By International Airport Review

Plans include investing in zero emission aircraft and vital infrastructure as well as working alongside the government's own plans to create a greener economy.

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AOA welcomes return of VAT free shopping for international visitors

29 September 2022 | By International Airport Review

Airport Operators Association has welcomed the return of VAT free shopping for international passengers.

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Airports prepare for high summer demand

5 July 2022 | By International Airport Review

Airport Operators Association, Chief Executive Karen Dee has commented on the publication of the UK ‘Government 22-point’ plan to help ensure resilience within aviation this upcoming summer.

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Necessary funding needed for UK government’s aviation ambitions

26 May 2022 | By International Airport Review

Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee says necessary funding is needed for the UK government to help rebuild the aviation industry post-pandemic.

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Aviation recovery package needed to support connectivity recovery

25 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

According to Dee, the UK risks risks falling behind its international competitors who have been in receipt of government support during the pandemic.

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UK welcomes removal of temporary additional COVID-19 travel restrictions

6 January 2022 | By International Airport Review

Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association has commented on the welcomed removal of the most recent travel restrictions put in place in the UK due to the latest Omicron variant.

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More support needed for aviation’s recovery and staff

22 December 2021 | By International Airport Review

Karen Dee, Chief Executive of Airport Operators Association has commented on the crucial and dire need for additional support towards the aviation industry in its post-COVID-19 recovery journey.

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Air passenger duty to rise on long-haul flights

27 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

The Chancellor has announced in the Autumn Budget that air passenger duty will be halved for domestic flights with a new 'ultra-long-haul band' to be introduced.

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Airports have halved emissions between 2010-2019

19 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

Airports have achieved a major reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions they control since 2010 and this is testament to their commitment to sustainable aviation growth, says the AOA.

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Government set to remove 47 countries from red list

8 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

47 countries are to be removed from the government travel red list on 11 October 2021, easing restrictions for people wanting to travel abroad to more countries and destinations.

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Easing of restrictions good step forward, but UK travel regime remains more onerous than competitors

21 September 2021 | By International Airport Review

The CEO of the Airport Operators Association has welcomed easing of restrictions but says that the UK regime lags behind its European competitors.

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Cost of NHS travel tests to be reduced, but AOA says it does not go far enough

16 August 2021 | By International Airport Review

The Airport Operators Association says this small reduction does not go far enough to meaningfully cut the cost of travel.

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Industry welcomes UK government decision to allow vaccinated travellers to avoid quarantine

9 July 2021 | By International Airport Review

The UK aviation industry has welcomed the government announcement that vaccinated travellers will no longer need to quarantine upon returning from amber list countries, but has outlined that that more steps still need to be taken.

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UK government publishes first update of international travel traffic light list

4 June 2021 | By International Airport Review

The first update of the UK government's traffic light list for international travel has seen no new 'green' countries, seven new 'red' countries and Portugal moved to 'amber'.

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