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UK government
sets out detailed plans confirming protection for flights in a
no deal scenario
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EU no deal
aviation regulation also finalised to ensure UK airlines can continue to
operate to Europe
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contingency measures provide industry and holidaymakers
with the certainty they need to and ensure flights will
continue after 29 March 2019
Today (7 March 2019) the UK government confirmed details of
measures that will ensure flights will continue if
the UK leaves
the EU without a
deal.
This follows the publication of technical notices in October 2018
which clearly stated that the UK would adopt a pragmatic approach
securing flights.
This announcement comes as the EU is also about to finalise its no
deal aviation regulation that will protect UK airlines flying into Europe. Both
these proposals will ensure continued aviation connectivity in
any scenario.
Aviation Minister said:
Measures put forward by the UK and the EU will ensure that flights can
continue in any scenario; deal or no deal.
This is good news, not only for the industry but most
importantly it reaffirms the fact that passengers can book
flights with confidence, as normal.
We expect these contingency measures will never be needed and
our efforts remain focused on securing a deal from
the EU.
The government has set out how it will
reciprocate to EU airlines the rights granted
to UK airlines by
the regulation.
Around 164 million passengers travel between
the UK and
the EU each year so
these measures will ensure that passengers can continue to take
business and leisure flights in a no deal scenario.
This announcement gives industry certainty and the public the
assurance needed to book and fly with absolute confidence.
These proposals are a no deal contingency measure and will only
come into force if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
The UK remains
committed to securing a deal but continues to prepare for all
scenarios.
