In comments posted on X (formerly Twitter), on Thursday (31 August), Harper said: “Tomorrow [Friday] I will meet the industry again, bringing together Nats, the CAA, Border Force, airlines, airports and trade groups to discuss the latest situation ahead of the start of the new school year in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.”
The transport secretary added that he was “closely monitoring the situation”.
“Airlines have worked incredibly hard to fly passengers back, and I remain in contact with industry to ensure we’re doing everything possible to get passengers home as quickly as possible,” Harper said.
