Airports may shut down without government support, warns UK industry group 

The UK Airport Operators Association (UKAOO) has said that airports could shut down within weeks due to the Covid 19 crisis, unless support was forthcoming from the government. “Governments across the world are supporting their national aviation industries, as many parts of the global travel industry have come to a halt. As some airlines call on the UK Government to act similarly, we are clear that airports will shut down in weeks unless urgent action is taken to support the industry,” said Karen Dee, chief executive of the UKAOO. “The UK’s airports are critical national infrastructure, fulfilling a vital public service,