https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/caa/ Caa News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:26:21+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-passengers-to-check-atol-cover-as-recovery-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-passengers-to-check-atol-cover-as-recovery-continues/ With Spain and France topping the most-searched travel destinations, the UK Civil Aviation Authority is reminding holidaymakers to financially protect their trips. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:17:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-warns-businesses-of-looming-atol-deadline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-warns-businesses-of-looming-atol-deadline/ Travel businesses that are due to renew their ATOL this month and have not yet applied are being urged to submit their renewal application to avoid a delay to licence terms being offered. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:36:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-wins-first-covid-enforcement-regulations-prosecution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-wins-first-covid-enforcement-regulations-prosecution/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has successfully prosecuted Romanian airline Blue Air Aviation for six offences under the Covid Enforcement Regulations. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:21:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-welcomes-uk-air-space-changes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-welcomes-uk-air-space-changes/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has accepted the latest iteration of the airspace change masterplan, developed by the Airspace Change Organising Group, into its Airspace Modernisation Strategy. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:24:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-reasserts-importance-of-atol-cover-for-trips/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-reasserts-importance-of-atol-cover-for-trips/ With families enjoying the festive holidays and thoughts turning to sunny climates for 2022, travellers looking for their next holiday are reminded to check for financial protection when booking. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:32:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-secures-atol-fraud-convictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-secures-atol-fraud-convictions/ The conviction of Abdul Patel, 59, of Edmonton, London, follows 12 earlier convictions related to Star and Key Travel across two previous trials, making this one of the largest ever cases of travel sector fraud. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:42:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-warns-passengers-over-black-friday-deals-too-good-to-be-true/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-warns-passengers-over-black-friday-deals-too-good-to-be-true/ Consumers are being warned to check holiday deals carefully and do their research before booking to make sure there is financial protection and no hidden costs involved. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:32:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-unveils-heathrow-price-control-proposals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-unveils-heathrow-price-control-proposals/ This rules will ultimately set the maximum rate the airport operator can charge its airline customers for using the facility for the next five years. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:53:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-to-take-up-new-aviation-noise-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-to-take-up-new-aviation-noise-role/ The secretary of state for transport, Grant Shapps, has today announced an intention to wind down the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise at the end of September. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:42:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-businesses-reluctant-to-renew-atol-licences/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-businesses-reluctant-to-renew-atol-licences/ Companies that are due to renew their ATOL this month are being urged to submit their renewal applications well before September 30th to avoid a delay to processing. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:50:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-urges-travellers-to-check-for-atol-protection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-urges-travellers-to-check-for-atol-protection/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning travellers not to leave themselves unprotected when booking last minute deals to holiday destinations. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:21:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-receives-hundreds-of-responses-on-atol-reform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-receives-hundreds-of-responses-on-atol-reform/ The consultation received high levels of “constructive engagement” from a wide range of industry stakeholders, consumer organisations, financial institutions and travel trade bodies. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:05:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-bans-belarusian-airlines-from-uk-airspace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-bans-belarusian-airlines-from-uk-airspace/ The moves come after Belarus scrambled a fighter jet to force the plane - which was travelling from Athens in Greece to Vilnius - to land in the Belarusian capital after saying there had been a bomb threat. Mon, 24 May 2021 15:58:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/high-court-rejects-ryanair-compensation-claims/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/high-court-rejects-ryanair-compensation-claims/ The High Court said the thousands of people affected by cancellations or delays during strike action by pilots and cabin crew in 2018 should be compensated. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:19:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-begins-atol-consultation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-begins-atol-consultation/ Proposed changes will look at new approaches that would reduce the risk posed to consumers should any individual travel business cease to trade, the CAA said. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:48:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-secures-caa-approval-for-uk-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-secures-caa-approval-for-uk-services/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has provided regulatory approval to US-based airline, JetBlue, allowing it to operate transatlantic routes between London, New York and Boston. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:40:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/slump-in-atol-licence-renewals-in-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/slump-in-atol-licence-renewals-in-march/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that, of the 742 ATOL licences that expired in March, 554 have been renewed. A further 89 still in the process. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:15:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-clears-boeing-737-max-for-return-to-uk-airspace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-clears-boeing-737-max-for-return-to-uk-airspace/ All airlines will need to go through the necessary steps to return the aircraft to service, including pilot training, which may slow the return of the aircraft to UK skies. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:22:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-extends-atol-credit-note-protection-to-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-extends-atol-credit-note-protection-to-march/ This means that consumers whose package holiday bookings are cancelled will be able to safely accept a refund credit note - where it is suitable for them. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:55:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-extends-credit-note-atol-protection-until-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-extends-credit-note-atol-protection-until-january/ ATOL protection for refund credit notes originally applied to those issued between March and September, and later extended to the end of the year. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:38:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-blames-caa-for-latest-cancellations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-blames-caa-for-latest-cancellations/ The low-cost carrier said the CAA has introduced new regulations around wet leasing aircraft ahead of the end of the Brexit transition, causing “unnecessary loss of connectivity to the UK economy”. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:07:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-extends-atol-credit-note-scheme-until-end-of-the-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-extends-atol-credit-note-scheme-until-end-of-the-year/ In July, the ATOL scheme announced, following confirmation from the department for transport, that refund credit notes issued for cancelled bookings as a result of Covid-19 would be protected. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 08:10:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bradley-takes-up-caa-head-of-flight-operations-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bradley-takes-up-caa-head-of-flight-operations-role/ Glenn Bradley brings 30 years of aviation experience to the role, having initially joined the Royal Air Force flying the iconic Tornado aircraft in 1987. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atol-renewal-figures-fall-sharply-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atol-renewal-figures-fall-sharply-in-september/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that of the 1,261 ATOL licences that expired at the end of September, 995 have been renewed. There are a further 90 still in the process in renewal. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:18:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/calls-for-new-civil-aviation-authority-powers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/calls-for-new-civil-aviation-authority-powers/ Airlines operating in the UK have not faced a single fine for breaking consumer law on refunds, delays or cancellations since 2003, consumer organisation Which? has revealed. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:19:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-finds-airlines-improving-on-refunds-but-more-work-to-be-done/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-finds-airlines-improving-on-refunds-but-more-work-to-be-done/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has found airlines have upped their game when it comes to providing refunds in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Virgin Atlantic was, however, singled out for its poor service. Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:12:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-backs-refund-credit-notes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-backs-refund-credit-notes/ The UK travel industry has welcomed announcements from the department for transport and the CAA that ATOL protection will be extended to cover refund credit notes. Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:36:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-urges-airlines-to-do-more-on-refunds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-urges-airlines-to-do-more-on-refunds/ The Civil Aviation Authority has said airlines operating in the UK still had work to do when it came to offering refunds for cancelled flights in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Thu, 02 Jul 2020 06:10:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-regulator-warns-carriers-on-cash-refunds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-regulator-warns-carriers-on-cash-refunds/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has toughened its line on airline refunds as questions continue to grow. The aviation watchdog warned airlines they are legally required to provide refunds to customers who had their flights cancelled because of the coronavirus. Mon, 11 May 2020 05:37:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hillier-appointed-new-caa-chairman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hillier-appointed-new-caa-chairman/ Stephen Hillier has been selected as the next chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The former head of the Royal Air Force is the preferred candidate of transport secretary Grant Shapps. Fri, 08 May 2020 08:51:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-of-companies-make-use-of-atol-extension/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-of-companies-make-use-of-atol-extension/ The announcement comes after it was confirmed the ATOL renewal would be extended until April 28th due to the unprecedented events arising from Covid-19. Mon, 04 May 2020 08:31:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-calls-on-caa-to-do-more-in-refund-battle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-calls-on-caa-to-do-more-in-refund-battle/ Consumer organisation Which? has urged the Civil Aviation Authority to do more to force airlines to offer timely refunds for cancelled flights in the wake the coronavirus outbreak. Fri, 01 May 2020 03:48:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-pays-out-350m-in-atol-claims-following-thomas-cook-collapse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-pays-out-350m-in-atol-claims-following-thomas-cook-collapse/ While the claims system is open for new claims until September this year, the CAA encouraged anyone who has not yet opened a claim to do so as soon as possible. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:01:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-extend-march-atol-renewals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-extend-march-atol-renewals/ The decision has been made to allow industry and the CAA itself to use the time to focus on overcoming unprecedented challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:35:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-chief-warns-of-threat-to-survival-for-uk-travel-businesses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-chief-warns-of-threat-to-survival-for-uk-travel-businesses/ In a statement earlier, Richard Moriarty, chief executive of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “This is the most challenging period for aviation and package holiday businesses we have witnessed.” Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:02:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-collapse-what-are-your-rights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-collapse-what-are-your-rights/ Advice from the Civil Aviation Authority urged passengers to make their own alternative travel arrangements via other airlines, rail or coach operators. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:06:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-clears-atol-application-backlog-following-thomas-cook-collapse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-clears-atol-application-backlog-following-thomas-cook-collapse/ As of today, the CAA confirmed that of the 1,283 applications that originally expired at the end of September, 1,182 have now been granted Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:31:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-completes-operation-matterhorn-as-last-passengers-arrive-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-completes-operation-matterhorn-as-last-passengers-arrive-in-uk/ The Civil Aviation Authority will complete Operation Matterhorn today following the collapse of Thomas Cook. Since the liquidation of the company on September 23rd, the CAA has repatriated 140,000 passengers in what it brands the largest ever peacetime operation of its kind. Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:04:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-commandeers-100-aircraft-for-operation-matterhorn-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-commandeers-100-aircraft-for-operation-matterhorn-fleet/ The Civil Aviation Authority delivered another extensive day of flying on Saturday, running 69 flights covering 40 airports at home and abroad. The news comes as Operation Matterhorn completes its sixth day. Sun, 29 Sep 2019 07:10:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-extends-atol-licences-as-thomas-cook-fallout-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-extends-atol-licences-as-thomas-cook-fallout-continues/ The Civil Aviation Authority has taken what it calls an “exceptional decision” to extend the licences of all ATOL holders that have applied to renew paperwork on October 1st - but who have not yet received their decision. Decisions will now be made on October 25th. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:18:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-brings-30000-brits-home-as-operation-matterhorn-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-brings-30000-brits-home-as-operation-matterhorn-continues/ Operation Matterhorn completed a total of 70 flights on the second day of operation, as the CAA continues to repatriate stranded Thomas Cook customers. There are plans for 70 flights to return 16,500 people on Wednesday. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:49:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-repatriates-nearly-15000-people-on-first-day-of-operation-matterhorn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-repatriates-nearly-15000-people-on-first-day-of-operation-matterhorn/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s plan to bring Thomas Cook passengers back to the UK completed 64 flights on the first day of operation, returning the first 14,700 people to the country. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:29:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-begins-huge-repatriation-effort-to-bring-thomas-cook-customers-back-to/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-begins-huge-repatriation-effort-to-bring-thomas-cook-customers-back-to/ There are currently more than 150,000 Thomas Cook customers abroad, almost twice the number that were repatriated following the failure of Monarch. In response, the Civil Aviation Authority will launch a repatriation programme over the next two weeks. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-warns-schools-to-ensure-atol-protection-for-overseas-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-warns-schools-to-ensure-atol-protection-for-overseas-travel/ As schools begin the academic year and consider organising school trips, the UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning parents and teachers to check any overseas travel is ATOL protected before booking. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:42:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-steps-in-to-support-holiday-place-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-steps-in-to-support-holiday-place-travellers/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has stepped in to support holidaymakers who were booked to travel with the Holiday Place. The London-based company ceased trading earlier. Thu, 30 May 2019 11:17:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-hajj-travellers-to-secure-atol-protection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-hajj-travellers-to-secure-atol-protection/ Travellers looking to book their Hajj pilgrimage this year are being warned against deals that seem too good to be true. The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s campaign is working to protect travellers after an increasing trend in the sale of illegal or fake package deals. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:01:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-figures-reveal-slight-fall-in-number-of-disruptive-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-figures-reveal-slight-fall-in-number-of-disruptive-passengers/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that the number of disruptive passenger incidents reported has remained relatively stable despite the surge in overall passenger numbers. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:16:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-joins-growing-boeing-737-max-8-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-joins-growing-boeing-737-max-8-ban/ The CAA has moved to suspend operations of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in UK airspace, following the lead of China, Australia and Singapore. The move follows the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines over the weekend. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:44:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-offers-atol-refunds-to-mountain-paradise-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-offers-atol-refunds-to-mountain-paradise-travellers/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has stepped in to support holidaymakers who were booked to travel with Mountain Paradise after the company, based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, ceased trading. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:04:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkmenistan-airlines-ban-leaves-thousands-stranded/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkmenistan-airlines-ban-leaves-thousands-stranded/ Thousands of passengers have been left stranded after a decision by air regulators to ban Turkmenistan Airlines from European skies for safety reasons. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 09:21:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-wins-air-operators-certificate-for-uk-subsidiary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-wins-air-operators-certificate-for-uk-subsidiary/ The document, granted by the CAA, will allow the organisation to operate UK domestic and UK to non-EU routes in a post-Brexit environment, if necessary. Sat, 05 Jan 2019 10:37:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-data-reveals-north-south-divide-in-satisfaction-among-uk-airline-passen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-data-reveals-north-south-divide-in-satisfaction-among-uk-airline-passen/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its latest UK Aviation Consumer Survey, which shows passengers living in the north of England and Northern Ireland to be the most satisfied with their overall experience of flying from the UK. Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:09:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-publishes-new-airspace-modernisation-strategy-for-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-publishes-new-airspace-modernisation-strategy-for-uk/ The new strategy is in response to the government tasking the Civil Aviation Authority with preparing and maintaining a co-ordinated strategy and plan for the use of UK airspace up to 2040, including modernisation. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:36:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-crackdown-on-drunken-passengers-over-christmas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-crackdown-on-drunken-passengers-over-christmas/ With 4.5 million passengers set to jet off from the UK during the festive flying period, the Civil Aviation Authority is today warning travellers of the consequences of disruptive behaviour on board an aircraft. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:09:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-faces-civil-aviation-authority-action-over-unpaid-refunds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-faces-civil-aviation-authority-action-over-unpaid-refunds/ The move follows the airline’s decision that financial compensation is not payable under European Commission Regulation 261/2004 for flight disruption resulting from industrial action by the airline’s staff this summer. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:31:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-passengers-waste-millions-on-allocated-airline-seating/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-passengers-waste-millions-on-allocated-airline-seating/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its initial review of how airlines allocate seats to passengers. CAA research concluded that, for most people, having to pay in advance to sit together was one of their biggest concerns. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 08:46:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-releases-new-hidden-disability-guidelines-to-airpo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-releases-new-hidden-disability-guidelines-to-airpo/ The Civil Aviation Authority has published new industry guidance on assisting passengers with hidden disabilities. The guidance to airlines follows similar advice given to airports in 2016 and has been formulated in association with disability groups. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:33:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-finds-decline-in-airline-passenger-satisfaction-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-finds-decline-in-airline-passenger-satisfaction-in/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its latest UK Aviation Consumer Survey, which shows that overall satisfaction with flying has fallen. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:16:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-predicts-busiest-summer-holiday-get-away-day-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-predicts-busiest-summer-holiday-get-away-day-next-week/ As millions prepare to leave for even more sun on their summer holidays this week, the CAA forecasts that this year’s busiest single day for flights departing UK airports will be July 27th. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 08:09:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-finds-high-levels-of-satisfaction-with-accessibility-services-at-uk-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-finds-high-levels-of-satisfaction-with-accessibility-services-at-uk-air/ A new report from the UK Civil Aviation Authority has found satisfaction with accessibility services at UK airports remains high. Fri, 13 Jul 2018 08:18:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-argues-for-repatriation-overhaul-following-monarch-collapse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-argues-for-repatriation-overhaul-following-monarch-collapse/ Too many air passengers are flying without adequate protection against the insolvency of their airline, a government-commissioned review has reported. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:48:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-heathrow-to-cooperate-on-pricing-following-third-runway-approval/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-heathrow-to-cooperate-on-pricing-following-third-runway-approval/ Heathrow Airport must “rise to the challenge” of keeping landing charges flat following expansion, according to Richard Moriarty, chief executive of the Civil Aviation Authority. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:56:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-data-reveals-london-luton-airport-sees-longest-delays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-data-reveals-london-luton-airport-sees-longest-delays/ London Luton Airport is the worst in the UK for delays, according to figures compiled by the Press Association. Using data from the Civil Aviation Authority, the organisation found passengers at the airport could expect an average delay of 19.7 minutes on each flight. Mon, 21 May 2018 08:34:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smith-appointed-consumer-director-at-civil-aviation-authority/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smith-appointed-consumer-director-at-civil-aviation-authority/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has appointed Paul Smith as its new consumers and markets director, following an extensive recruitment process. Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:23:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-civil-aviation-authority-launches-passenger-seating-review/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-civil-aviation-authority-launches-passenger-seating-review/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a review of airline allocated seating polices after conducting consumer research that showed the current approach to allocated seating is causing confusion. Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-to-crack-down-on-dangerous-use-of-lasers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-to-crack-down-on-dangerous-use-of-lasers/ People who target transport operators with laser devices could be jailed for up to five years under new laws designed to protect the public. The laser misuse (Vehicles) bill, which was published today, will also expand the list of vehicles, beyond just planes, which it is an offence to target with lasers. Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:13:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moriarty-appointed-civil-aviation-authority-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moriarty-appointed-civil-aviation-authority-chief-executive/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced the appointment of Richard Moriarty as its new chief executive. Moriarty will succeed Andrew Haines, whose term of office is due to expire in the summer of 2018, and was appointed following a rigorous selection process including a significant number of excellent candidates. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:51:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-completes-monarch-repatriation-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-completes-monarch-repatriation-programme/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s two-week flying programme ended last night with the last flight touching down at London Luton Airport at just after 03:30. The flight from Tel Aviv with 122 passengers on board brought to a close the programme that was launched in response to the Monarch Airlines administration. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 06:54:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-seeks-to-pay-monarch-atol-claims-in-28-days/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-seeks-to-pay-monarch-atol-claims-in-28-days/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority is gearing up for a huge number of claims from Monarch’s ATOL protected customers following the collapse of the airline. As the first week of the CAA’s ‘flying programme’ ends, 404 flights will have operated bringing home almost 80,000 people.  Mon, 09 Oct 2017 08:28:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-flies-thousands-back-to-uk-as-monarch-operation-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-flies-thousands-back-to-uk-as-monarch-operation-continues/ The Civil Aviation Authority’s flying programme completed 58 flights in its second day of operation on Tuesday, returning 11,478 people to the UK. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:18:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-flies-back-first-12000-passengers-stranded-by-monarch-collapse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-flies-back-first-12000-passengers-stranded-by-monarch-collapse/ The Civil Aviation Authority’s flying programme completed 61 flights in its first day of operation, returning passengers stranded by the collapse of Monarch Airlines to the UK. In total some 11,843 passengers were flown back to the UK, from 24 destinations. Tue, 03 Oct 2017 05:31:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-to-fly-110000-passengers-home-as-monarch-airlines-collapses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-to-fly-110000-passengers-home-as-monarch-airlines-collapses/ Monarch Airlines has been forced to cancel all bookings, including flights and holidays, following a decision by the CAA not to renew its licence to operate. The carrier become the largest ever airline in the UK to enter administration. Mon, 02 Oct 2017 05:12:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-nats-must-improve-operation-resilience1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-nats-must-improve-operation-resilience1/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today announced the completion of an investigation of allegations that NATS had breached its air traffic services licence and the transport act 2000. Thu, 03 Aug 2017 07:43:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-sees-widespread-criticism-from-aviation-sector-following-pricing-review/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-sees-widespread-criticism-from-aviation-sector-following-pricing-review/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its final decisions on economic regulation at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports after April 2014. Despite attempts to lower the cost of travel for passengers, the moves have been universally criticised by the aviation sector. Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:15:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-attacks-caa-over-airport-charges/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-attacks-caa-over-airport-charges/ Heathrow Airport has hit back at the Civil Aviation Authority’s proposal that Heathrow should cap its landing charges so that they rise in line with inflation, stating that the cap could have “serious and far-reaching consequences” for passengers. Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:08:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/andrew-haines-reappointed-as-civil-aviation-authority-chief/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/andrew-haines-reappointed-as-civil-aviation-authority-chief/ The secretary of state for Transport, Justine Greening, has reappointed Andrew Haines as chief executive of the Civil Aviation Authority for a further five years. Haines joined the CAA in August 2009 for an initial three-year term following a successful career in the rail industry. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:27:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holidays-4-uk-collapses-stranding-12000/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holidays-4-uk-collapses-stranding-12000/ Brighton-based Holidays 4 UK has gone into administration, stranding as many as 12,000 holidaymakers overseas. Ian Oakley-Smith and David Chubb of PricewaterhouseCoopers have been appointed as joint administrators of the company, which also traded as Aegean Flights. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:37:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-holidays-goes-to-the-wall-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dream-holidays-goes-to-the-wall-in-uk/ More than 2,000 holidaymakers have been hit by the collapse of Dream Holidays in the United Kingdom, with the Greece and Cyprus specialist ceasing trading earlier. Barnet, Herts-based Dreams had been trading as ‘Dreams and Holidays’, ‘Dreams and Travel’ and ‘My Dream Holidays’. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:27:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/att-pushed-into-red-by-goldtrail-collapse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/att-pushed-into-red-by-goldtrail-collapse/ The Civil Aviation Authority has published its annual financial report for the Air Travel Trust, revealing an increase in the deficit to £42.3 million. The report shows that the ATT received income of £47.7m during the year ending March 31st; substantially from ATOL Protection Contributions for 18.5m ATOL protected passengers. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:53:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crown-services-uk-ceases-trading/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crown-services-uk-ceases-trading/ Crown Services UK – a London-based travel agency – has ceased trading with hundreds of customers left out of pocket. A Civil Aviation Authority investigation revealed the organisation had stopped operating “several weeks” ago, but had only now begun formal winding up procedures. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:23:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-third-of-uk-flights-delayed-in-late-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-third-of-uk-flights-delayed-in-late-2010/ New figures from the UK Civil Aviation Authority have revealed some 32 per cent of scheduled flights were delayed in the final quarter of 2010. Airlines were quick to point to appalling weather and resultant airport closures – notably at Heathrow during the festive season – but the CAA argues not all delays can be attributed to this cause. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:06:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holidaymakers-at-risk-following-caa-decision/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holidaymakers-at-risk-following-caa-decision/ The United Kingdom Supreme Court has refused to hear a Civil Aviation Authority appeal in the case against Travel Republic – potentially leaving consumers exposed to increased risk in the event of the collapse of a tour operator. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:52:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080625112301835/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080625112301835/ The CAA has released its latest aviation figures for Q1 2008, which show terminal passenger numbers at UK airports were up by 2% (1.2m) on Q1 2007. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:23:51 +0000