Member

We are trying to do our best for an industry—both airlines and airports—that is being affected by some difficult headwinds. We believe that these regulations represent a practical and proportionate response to this period of uncertainty for the whole sector. They will protect passengers by enabling greater certainty and earlier communication. They support airlines in maintaining viable and realistic schedules, and they help to ensure that scarce airport capacity is used efficiently and responsibly. Above all, they demonstrate that the Government are forward looking and acting early to prevent disruption rather than responding reactively. I commend the instrument to the Committee.