Airlines UK, the trade body for UK registered airlines, has written to first minister Sturgeon seeking "clarification" on whether and when Scotland will align with the new rules set out by transport secretary Grant Shapps last week, which will come into effect from 19 July.
The letter, signed by easyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren, Jet2.com chief executive Steve Heapy and Tui UK and Ireland managing director Andrew Flintham, urges Sturgeon to commit to the same timetable. It is co-signed by Loganair chief executive Jonathan Hinkles, Edinburgh airport and AGS Airports chiefs Gordon Dewar and Derek Provan, and Airlines UK chief Tim Alderslade.
