- Joined
- Apr 27, 2003
- Posts
- 18,713
- Qantas
- LT Gold
- Virgin
- Platinum
IATA Blasts U.K. For Policy Shortfalls
Feb 10, 2011
By Robert Wall
IATA Director General Giovanni Bisignani’s roadshow made a stop in London, where the industry lobby group bemoaned a range of issues and a perceived lack of aviation policy in the U.K.
Bisignani argues that “the government’s policy pillars of excessive taxes, inefficient airport regulation and limiting growth will destroy” the U.K.’s legacy as a champion of aviation.
An issue that this week already drew criticism for British airlines is the potential sale of more of the U.K.’s stake in the NATS air traffic management consortium. Bisignani warns that “any change to the structure must be carefully considered. A golden share or keeping some of the shares for the government are options. And any change must include an effective regulatory structure that drives further efficiencies.”
Feb 10, 2011
By Robert Wall
Bisignani argues that “the government’s policy pillars of excessive taxes, inefficient airport regulation and limiting growth will destroy” the U.K.’s legacy as a champion of aviation.
An issue that this week already drew criticism for British airlines is the potential sale of more of the U.K.’s stake in the NATS air traffic management consortium. Bisignani warns that “any change to the structure must be carefully considered. A golden share or keeping some of the shares for the government are options. And any change must include an effective regulatory structure that drives further efficiencies.”
