https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/bar uk/ Bar Uk News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:41:00+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-welcomes-plan-to-reopen-uk-tourism-but-voices-concerns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-welcomes-plan-to-reopen-uk-tourism-but-voices-concerns/ Organisations from across the tourism sector have welcomed a report from the Global Travel Taskforce, but called for more clarity from the government on when plans will be implemented. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:11:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-sector-urges-quick-action-from-new-taskforce/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-sector-urges-quick-action-from-new-taskforce/ The UK travel sector has given a muted welcome to the launch of a travel taskforce from the UK government, urging quick action to reopen borders to international visitors. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 06:05:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-airline-insolvency-review-recommends-new-levy-on-passenger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-airline-insolvency-review-recommends-new-levy-on-passenger/ The department for transport has recommended a levy of 50 pence per person on all flights to insure against the future collapse of UK-based airlines. The news comes as the government body publishes the final report from the independent airline insolvency review, which was chaired by Peter Bucks. Thu, 09 May 2019 09:31:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/furious-reaction-from-airlines-as-air-passenger-duty-continues-to-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/furious-reaction-from-airlines-as-air-passenger-duty-continues-to-rise/ British chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed air passenger duty will rise in line with inflation for long-haul flights during the annual budget - a decision greeted with a mixture of disbelief and anger among aviation stakeholders. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:55:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-hospitality-sector-offers-mixed-response-to-air-passenger-duty-freeze/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-hospitality-sector-offers-mixed-response-to-air-passenger-duty-freeze/ UK hospitality operators have offered a mixed response to the decision to freeze air passenger duty on short-haul and economy class flights. The move was revealed earlier by Phillip Hammond, chancellor of the exchequer, in the autumn budget. Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:09:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stewart-takes-seat-on-bar-uk-leadership-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stewart-takes-seat-on-bar-uk-leadership-board/ Colin Stewart, the UK general manager of Air Europa, has been appointed to the role of director with the Board of Airline Representatives UK. BAR UK has 12 Directors, elected by its more than 70 members, and is the industry association representing the majority of airlines operating to the UK. Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:25:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-come-out-in-favour-of-heathrow-expansion-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-come-out-in-favour-of-heathrow-expansion-in-uk/ In its closing submission to the Airports Commission today, the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK, representing over 70 airlines, has stated that expansion at Heathrow is the right solution to drive the UK’s economy. At the same time, UKinbound is calling upon the Airports Commission to recommend the development of additional runways at both Gatwick and Heathrow to boost tourism. Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:39:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-only-need-additional-hub-airport-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-only-need-additional-hub-airport-capacity/ In its submission to the Airports Commission on making best use of airport capacity in the short to medium term, the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) says that airlines are only experiencing capacity problems at Heathrow. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-losing-confidence-in-uk-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-losing-confidence-in-uk-market/ With only days to go until the Budget, airlines are fast losing confidence that the Chancellor will announce a tax regime which will boost jobs and growth according to the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK). Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-disappointed-by-ec-proposed-revisions-to-regulation-ec261/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-disappointed-by-ec-proposed-revisions-to-regulation-ec261/ Today’s announcement of the European Commission’s proposed amendments to regulation EU261/2004 is a lost opportunity and a disappointment to the industry according to The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK). Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/keller-to-head-board-of-airline-representatives/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/keller-to-head-board-of-airline-representatives/ The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK has appointed Dale Keller as chief executive. Chair of BAR UK, Sandra Bloodworth, announced to a general meeting of the organisation in London that Keller would take on the role of following the retirement of Mike Carrivick on November 9th 2012. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:13:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bar-uk-appoints-new-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bar-uk-appoints-new-chief-executive/ The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) has appointed Dale Keller as Chief Executive. Keller will take on the role of chief executive, following the retirement of Mike Carrivick on 9 November 2012. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-aviation-policy-delays-will-impact-economic-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-aviation-policy-delays-will-impact-economic-recovery/ Airlines are dismayed that the Government’s announcement, following the consultation on UK hub airport capacity, is reported to be delayed yet again and claim it will be a further setback to the UK’s economic recovery. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bar-uk-chief-executive-announces-retirement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bar-uk-chief-executive-announces-retirement/ Mike Carrivick, chief executive of the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) has announced his planned retirement at a general meeting of the organisation which represents over 80 airlines. Carrivick will retire in October following over 44 years in the travel and tourism industry. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delay-on-uk-aviation-policy-may-help-the-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delay-on-uk-aviation-policy-may-help-the-industry/ Despite the fact that a new aviation policy is long overdue, today’s advice by the DfT that the forthcoming consultations on airport capacity have been delayed, until late summer, has been tentatively welcomed by the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK). Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airlines-scorn-heathwick-proposals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airlines-scorn-heathwick-proposals/ A proposal for a new fast rail line linking Heathrow and Gatwick has been greeted with scepticism by airlines. The costly and lengthy development - termed ‘Heathwick’ - offers no solution to the urgent need for additional airport capacity in the south-east of England according to the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:19:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bar-uk-reports-airports-proposals-will-add-robustness/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bar-uk-reports-airports-proposals-will-add-robustness/ The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) welcomed today’s report by the South East Airports Taskforce, as adding robustness, despite not providing a proper solution to the chronic lack of airport capacity in London and South East England. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:30:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hands-off-airline-timetables-says-bar-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hands-off-airline-timetables-says-bar-uk/ The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK), representing 86 airlines, has expressed its surprise and dismay at proposals to impose emergency timetables on airlines as a means to handle extreme weather or exceptional situations. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:42:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-tax-increase-already-hitting-airlines-hard/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-tax-increase-already-hitting-airlines-hard/ BAR UK slates latest Air Passenger Duty rates as damaging and unjustified Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:46:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concerns-raised-over-speed-of-plans-for-new-aviation-policy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concerns-raised-over-speed-of-plans-for-new-aviation-policy/ The Secretary of State for Transport’s intention to develop an aviation policy is welcomed by BAR UK but serious concerns remain about the time scales involved in reaching fundamental decisions. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:09:02 +0000