Hundreds of thousands of air passengers have been affected by the volcanic ash cloud, which continues to disturb airspace throughout Europe. There are now new safety regulations in place that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved, increasing
www.freedomdirect.co.uk Earlier in the month, online travel operator Freedom Direct Holidays failed to renew its ATOL licence, and it has now ceased trading. The firm, with a workforce of approximately 100 employees, currently has around 200 customers on holidays abroad, according to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) estimates, and an additional 9,000-10,000 who
www.londoncityairport.com During the last quarter of 2008, airline passengers in the UK experienced fewer delays at leading airports, as the on time performance of airlines improved, according to the latest figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The greatest improvement was seen at London City airport, where 74 per cent of flights
www.easyjet.com EasyJet’s chief executive has sharply criticized what he calls the "barmy" airport regulation system in Britain. Andy Harrison, the easyJet chief executive, said that he was astonished by the decision of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to allow BAA to increase airline charges at Gatwick airport by 50 per cent to
The credit crunch and fuel surcharges have not put travellers off flying from Exeter Airport, with the number of passenger growing by three per cent annually. Over 2,500 extra persons flew in May 2008 compared to May 2007, an increase from 95,975 to 98,495 passengers. According to the Civil Aviation Authority in