Today (Tuesday 16 April 2024) the Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade body for UK airports, has announced that UK Airports Health & Safety Week 2024 will take place from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May. This follows the amazing success of 2023’s week, which saw airports up and down t...

At its 90th anniversary gala dinner this evening (Tuesday 19 March), the Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade body for UK airports, announced that later this year it will change its name to Airports UK. Karen Dee, AOA’s chief executive, said: “We are proud of our heritage at the AOA...

Ahead of the Chancellor's Budget next week, the Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade association for UK airports, is supporting the campaign to reinstate tax-free shopping for international visitors. Speaking about it, Karen Dee, AOA Chief Executive said: "This measure will bring major ...

Commenting on the launch of the CCC’s progress report to Parliament, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said: “The AOA disagrees with the CCC’s recommendation on airport expansion. "The aviation industry and the UK Government both have a plan in place for UK aviation to...

Today marks the start of UK Airports Health and Safety Week and the Airport Operators Association (AOA), in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority and sponsored by AOA member Leidos, will be highlighting the various activities our members will be engaging in. It aims to promote safety impr...

Welcoming the publication of the Aviation Passenger Charter, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said: “The Aviation Passenger Charter provides passengers with a helpful overview of what they can expect throughout their travel, from booking to after they have arrived. "This ...

Commenting on the publication of a Government 22-point plan on summer resilience within aviation, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said: “While the vast majority of passengers across the UK are getting away on their travels with minimal disruption, airports recognise the ...

Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade association representing the interests of airports across the UK said: “The UK had one of the most restrictive travel regimes in Europe and these were only lifted fully in March this year. "It is great to see so many passengers return so quickly to...

Responding to the publication of Flightpath to the Future, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said: “Airports provide the vital aviation links UK businesses need to trade within the UK and abroad. Post-pandemic, it is vital government and airports work together to rebuild a...

Commenting on the announcement that pre-departure tests will be introduced from Tuesday 7 December, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said: “This is a devastating blow for aviation and tourism. "Pre-departure tests acts as a major deterrent to travel and most of the limite...

Welcoming the Government’s updated travel restrictions for England, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said: “This is a welcomed and a significant step forward to normalising international travel and should give people confidence to book. “Recognising more countrie...

As the Airport Operators Association (AOA) launches its Decarbonisation Report [attached] at the AOA Annual Conference taking place today, figures collected by the AOA reveal that airport greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 50.6% since 2010, while passenger numbers increased 41.7% over the same ...

Commenting on the update to the international travel country listings, Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association said: “Whilst all extensions of the green list are welcome, the continuing overly cautious approach to international travel only serves to reinforce how long th...

Commenting on the announcement that fully vaccinated passengers will be exempt from quarantine when returning from amber-list countries, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said: “This is a significant step forward that will be a boost to airports and the local economies tha...

Commenting on the updated green list, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said: “Any extension of the green list is welcome, however small, but we also have to be realistic: this is not yet the meaningful restart the aviation industry needs to be able to recover from the pan...