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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CAA flies back first 12,000 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.
UK government to fly 110,000 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.