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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.
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.
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.
CAA data reveals north-south divide in satisfaction among UK airline passengers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Civil Aviation Authority releases new hidden disability guidelines to airlines
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.
Civil Aviation Authority finds decline in airline passenger satisfaction in UK
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its latest UK Aviation Consumer Survey, which shows that overall satisfaction with flying has fallen.
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.
CAA finds high levels of satisfaction with accessibility services at UK airports
A new report from the UK Civil Aviation Authority has found satisfaction with accessibility services at UK airports remains high.