Commenting on the aviation measures announced in the Labour party’s general election manifesto, launched yesterday, Karen Dee, chief executive of the Airport Operators Association, the trade body for UK airports, said:
“We are pleased to see Labour commit to supporting sustainable aviation fuel and airspace modernisation, though more detail of just how they will do so is required. It is also welcome that there are no planned increases in aviation taxes or measures designed to restrict demand.
“It is important that airports can make best of use of their facilities however, the planning system often holds back infrastructure projects aimed at supporting economic growth, so it is positive that Labour has committed to ensuring it meets the needs of the modern economy. Further detail will be required, however, to see what the party would do in government.
“We would have liked to see more policies aimed at encouraging visitors to come to the UK, for business and leisure, including arrivals duty-free, tax-free shopping and changing the rules around transit passengers requiring an ETA.”
