UK support for aviation industry lacking, says AOA
AOA has called on the UK government to better support the country's aviation industry as countries across the globe implement significant supportive measures.
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Money can also be made through many other aspects within an airport’s operation, for example, car parking fees, retail concessions, real estate and advertising.
Regarding non-aeronautical revenues, a large part of course lies with the duty-free shops and restaurants available in a terminal. It is recognised within the industry that a happy passenger is more likely to be a spending passenger, and so it can be argued that an airport’s revenue strongly relies on securing a high-quality passenger experience.
AOA has called on the UK government to better support the country's aviation industry as countries across the globe implement significant supportive measures.
The AAA's Simon Bourke says the financial subsidy will be of great relief to the thousands of people who work in aviation and in airports across Australia.
Almost 40 Members of Parliament have written to the Chancellor calling for more support for the UK aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The UK's House of Commons' Transport Committee held an informal virtual meeting with Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, to discuss the implications of COVID-19 on transport.
ACI data outlines that airports employ over 6.1 million people globally, and so have urged for financial measures to be implemented to protect airport jobs amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
ACI Asia-Pacific has urged governments to implement relief measures in order to protect airport jobs and aviation connectivity as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak,
ACI World's latest data has shown the rapid effect the COVID-19 crisis has had on the aviation industry and it's now calling on governments to ensure solutions to this are fair and reasonable.
IATA has thanked governments who have been supportive of the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic but have asked that further worldwide governments follow suit.
The AOA has said the UK government only allowing the industry financial help during the COVID-19 crisis on a case-by-case basis is "not feasible to provide the support necessary in the coming days".
IATA now estimates that industry passenger revenues could plummet by $252 billion; 44 per cent below 2019’s figure.
ICAO is urging governments across the globe to improve coordination with aircraft operators and to have a heightened awareness of the impact of COVID-19 on aviation.
The open letter complements the trade association's individual requests for support measures to see airport operators and service providers able to weather the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drastically impact the aviation industry, SEA Milan has been forced to adapt in order to continue operation.
The CAC urges the federal government to ensure the continued financial viability of Canada’s airports by providing short-term relief to address immediate cash flow challenges.
The ICAO Council has highlighted the importance of the aviation industry and air transport to the post-coronavirus crisis global economic recovery.