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BAR UK WELCOMES HUB AIRPORT DEBATE

19 January 2012

The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) welcomes the Government’s announcement of its renewed interest in the UK hub airport debate. 

The Department for Transport’s (DfT) forthcoming consultation for a sustainable aviation policy must acknowledge that current airport capacity constraints are hindering the growth of the UK economy.

BAR UK has identified two key issues that require immediate resolution.  Firstly, if Heathrow is not selected as the UK’s hub airport, then the proposal for a Thames Estuary Airport is only one of a  number of options that must be fully investigated.  The potentially adverse economic impact on London and the Thames Corridor, should an estuary airport be decided upon, must also be addressed.

Secondly, a prompt solution to the ongoing issue of increasing traffic demands on current London airports needs to be implemented.  A resolution needs to be found to alleviate the burden these airports face in the interim, before a hub airport is found to replace Heathrow. 

Mike Carrivick, Chief Executive of BAR UK said

“The reopened debate provides the opportunity to create decisive aviation policies that tackle current issues crippling UK trade and economic growth and allow for a sustainable solution for the future.”

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UpNotes to Editors

BAR UK represents over 86 scheduled airlines in the UK in their dealings with Government, Government Departments, Regulators and Airport Operators.

For further information contact:

Mike Carrivick, FRAeS
Chief Executive
BAR UK Limited

Telephone Tel: +44 (0) 20 7752 0200
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Dale Keller
KTA Public Relations LLP

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