UK support for regional airlines and airports

The UK government has confirmed that it will grant £56 million to airlines and regional airports over the next three years to help launch new routes. John Spooner, chairman of the Regional & Business Airports Group (RABA), said: “It’s very encouraging to see that the … committee has recognised the vital importance of regional airports to bringing economic prosperity and social benefit to the regions of the UK.” Speaking before a government committee, Spooner also stated that it was essential that the next runway to be developed in the London area served the UK’s regions and that slots must be