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1. Air Travel security – recent changes

Security measures were the subject of urgent review, following the failed mid-air bombing attempt on an airliner travelling to Detroit on Christmas Day.

Two main features became readily apparent: a new method to get round known security procedures was used, and data that was known to some governmental intelligence agencies was not effectively shared.

The urgent review of the aviation security regime that quickly followed has resulted in UK security measures being changed. The changes have been publicised and will now include body scanners, the development of 'no fly lists' and a range of other measures that are not in the public domain.

Additionally, for flights operating into the USA, that country's Transport Security Administration has mandated additional checks before departure from the overseas country.

Aviation security has the hard act of balancing security requirements on one hand and ensuring that the rigours of those requirements do not deter passengers from travelling.

BAR UK is working with the Department for Transport and the Home Office at very senior levels on all of these matters and getting its views known across a wide range of aspects.

2. Airport charges

Heathrow and Gatwick

To say that the airline community is disappointed with the owners of London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports is an understatement.

The prices at both are regulated by the CAA, meaning that there is a maximum ('cap') on charges. However, these airport operators are not obliged to increase to the cap. If there was ever a time when their airline customers should be treated as valued and to minimise price increases, it is now.

Unfortunately, true to form, they have gone for every penny they can get despite the risks of maximising costs not only to airlines, but also the travelling public. By doing so they also risk their own business by encouranging airlines in operating smaller aircraft or dropping services where feasible.

It will be most interesting to review matters towards the end of this year, when prices for 2011-12 are discussed.

Manchester

The Manchester Airports Group has demonstrated it is a lot more conscious that these are the toughest times airlines have ever faced. Although a decrease was sought by airlines, the airport's prices for 2010-11 have been kept to a minimum.

Stansted

Its prices for 2010-11 are now not expected to be announced until later this month.

3. News from BAR UK

(a) Meeting with the Home Secretary

BAR UK had requested to meet the Home Secretary some time ago, and a meeting was duly held in late January. It was very timely, not least as the Home Office contributes significantly to aviation security policy.

The meeting therefore discussed aviation security in general, some of the specific measures arising out of the failed bombing attempt on Christmas Day and inter-departmental liaison with other parts of government. Another major point of discussion was e-Borders, data provision issues, EU legislative restrictions and how the project might develop in future years.

It was a very fruitful meeting and the Home Secretary was made aware of how BAR UK worked well, at several levels, with the UK Border Agency.

(b) New BAR UK directors

There were four vacancies arising out of staff moves and relocations and the Board is pleased to announce that three of them have been filled.

In line with the Articles of association, they have co-opted the following:

Mr. Henri Houcade of Air France / KLM

Mrs Marianne Samman of Lufthansa

Ms Sian Foster of Virgin Atlantic

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Red Text: The next BAR UK Newsletter will be published in December 2009

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