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UK aviation on track for busiest Christmas in history following record breaking summer

3 December 2025 | By International Airport Review

The Civil Aviation Authority’s latest aviation trends report confirms that 2025 saw the busiest summer ever for UK aviation.

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Government launches review to fast-track third runway at Heathrow Airport

24 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

The UK government has launched a review of the ANPS to accelerate Heathrow Airport expansion, creating jobs, boosting trade, and improving connectivity nationwide.

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UK aviation sector records 81 million passengers in spring as punctuality improves and growth surpasses pre-pandemic levels

28 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

UK aviation reached record highs between April and June with 81 million passengers and strong punctuality gains, marking a confident recovery beyond pre-pandemic levels.

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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 SAF industry boosted with £53 million

17 November 2023 | By International Airport Review

Passengers are another step closer to flying without CO2 emissions thanks to £53 million of Government funding announced on 17 November 2023.

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Industry welcomes easing of travel restrictions in Scotland

27 September 2021 | By International Airport Review

In alignment with the easing of travel restrictions in the UK, the Scottish government has outlined plans to relax its international travel regime and welcome the return of oversea flights and passengers.

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Scottish government announces plan to resume international travel

11 May 2021 | By International Airport Review

Similar to the new rules outlined by the UK government for England, the Scottish government has introduced a traffic light system for international travel.

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Industry leaders warn Scottish aviation is being left behind on COVID-19 testing

16 December 2020 | By International Airport Review

A Test to Release scheme is launched in England, but there is no such scheme in Scotland, despite persistent calls from aviation industry leaders.

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New guidelines are launched to help UK passengers ‘Travel Safe’

13 July 2020 | By International Airport Review

The ‘Travel Safe’ advice, which is aligned with UK government guidelines and supported by the Aviation Minister, should be used across UK airports.

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UK airports and airlines oppose introduction of 14-day quarantine

12 May 2020 | By Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

A letter signed by a number of airline and airport CEOs opposes the government's introduction of a 14-day period of quarantine.

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Calls for UK government to amend COVID-19 aviation support measures

14 April 2020 | By International Airport Review

The AOA, Airlines UK and the ADS Group have released a joint statement calling for the UK government to amend its COVID-19 aviation business support measures.

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Open letter sent to UK Chancellor calling for COVID-19 aviation support

30 March 2020 | By International Airport Review

Almost 40 Members of Parliament have written to the Chancellor calling for more support for the UK aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Government now working with airlines to bring passengers back to UK

23 March 2020 | By International Airport Review

Following travel restrictions, border closures and the closing of hotels, the UK government is now working with airlines to bring passengers home.

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CAA urges holiday crack down on drunk and violent passengers

17 December 2018 | By International Airport Review

As the holiday rush of jet-setting passengers begins, travellers are reminded of the challenge of disruptive passengers as One Too Many campaign gets ready for Christmas.

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Transport Secretary: Heathrow should collaborate with airlines on third runway

25 May 2018 | By

As MPs prepare for a vote on its expansion this summer, the Transport Secretary has said he wants consumer needs and interests to shape Heathrow's plans.

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