The Viation Chief was told to end the flight turmoil by giving vacationers “certainty” before the summer vacation.
Transport Minister Grant Shapps has announced a series of steps aimed at preventing flight cancellations and delays for several weeks.
I tweeted. “Holiday makers definitely deserve ahead of their first unrestricted summer vacation.
“So today, I have taken 22 steps to support the aviation industry, minimize disruption and protect passengers, which helps everything from recruitment to scheduling.”
The 22-point plan aims to avoid the recurring turmoil seen at British airports during Easter and Jubilee vacations.
“There is no excuse for widespread turmoil,” said Transport Minister Grant Shapps.
Thursday’s travel plans are still confused after tens of thousands of passengers have suffered flight cancellations and huge queues at the airport in recent months and ordered cancellations because Heathrow couldn’t handle the flights. I did.
The government has announced a 22-point plan to tackle the flight turmoil this summer (Ben Smith / PA).
/ / PA wireDue to a rare “schedule intervention”, 30 flights were abandoned during peak morning hours, and some passengers were unaware that the flight was canceled until they arrived at the airport.
There can be serious confusion during the peak summer vacation, when the English and Welsh school year ends in about three weeks.
The government’s action plan encourages airlines to ensure that the schedule is “deliverable,” pardons for slot rules, and allows new air workers to begin training before passing security checks. It includes many previously announced measures, such as.
A new passenger charter will be published within a few weeks, providing passengers with a “one-stop guide” to inform them of their rights and what to expect from airports and airlines during the flight.
Since the Jubilee turmoil, ministers and officials have met weekly with the aviation industry to discuss summer plans and issues that could cause problems this summer.
Chaps said:
“It’s been 100 days since we started to relax the restrictions, so there’s no excuse for widespread confusion.”
Richard Moriarty, Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority, said:
“These actions help the sector be more resilient in dealing with strong consumer demand.
“We work with governments and a wide range of industries to help provide better experiences for our passengers.”