Caa News
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.
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.
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.
CAA brings 30,000 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.
CAA repatriates nearly 15,000 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.
CAA begins huge repatriation effort to bring Thomas Cook customers back to UK
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.
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.
Holiday Place collapses with hundreds of travellers overseas
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.