BATA News

31/08/2010: BATA Chief Executive Quoted in FT and Travel Weekly on Tax

Simon Buck, BATA Chief Executive, has been quoted in today's Financial Times and the trade magazine Travel Weekly, commenting about the impact on the industry of the rises in APD due to coem into effect this November.

26/08/2010: Gates and Partners Appointed BATA's Honorary Legal Counsel

Gates and Partners, the specialist aerospace law firm with offices in London, Singapore and Paris, has been appointed the Honorary Legal Counsel of the British Air Transport Association. More details can be found at the associated media release in the Media Centre of this website.

19/07/2010: BATA Response to CBI Aviation Report

BATA has welcomed the recognition in the CBI Report that aviation is a best dealt with a global solution, such as a ‘cap and trade’ scheme to replace the Government’s tax on aviation. BATA has also warned that further increases in the Government’s tax on flying planned for November risk pricing ordinary families out of flying. The media release is available in the Media Centre on this website.

17/05/2010: Flight Disruptions - Sunday 16 and Monday 17 May

With the closure of parts of UK airspace caused by the volcanic ash cloud, and resulting disruption to flights from certain airports, passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling.

29/04/2010: BATA Appoints New Chief Executive

BATA has appointed Simon Buck as Chief Executive to replace Roger Wiltshire who retires in July. More details can be found in a press release dated today (29th April) in the Media Centre of this website.