Hammond has today confirmed that “no deal” would be a total disaster for the aviation sector – Karl Turner

Karl Turner MP, Labour’s
Shadow Transport Minister, responding to
Philip Hammond’s admittance that a Brexit “no deal” could result in
flights being grounded, said: 

“Phillip Hammond has today confirmed that “no
deal” would be a total disaster for the aviation sector.

“The impact of this uncertainty will be
felt by passengers long before March 2019, as airlines may not be able to sell
advance tickets if a deal is not reached. If air cargo is grounded we will not
be able to import or export freely.

"It is imperative that the Government
prioritises securing a deal for the aviation sector and provides the industry
with the certainty it needs in the run up to March 2019 and beyond.”