Reforming the framework for the economic regulation of airports

Promoting Financial Resilience for Major Airports: A consultation document
A Consultation on proposals to introduce a Continuity of Service Plan and to introduce a requirement for the regulator to meet additional switching on conditions for ring fencing.  Published 10 December 2009.

Reforming the framework for the economic regulation of airports: Summary of consultation responses
In March 2009, the Department published a consultation document seeking views on government proposals to reform the framework for the economic regulation of airports. This document  outlines stakeholder responses to those proposals. It should be noted that these are summaries, rather than a verbatim collection of the responses received. It should also be noted that not all stakeholders commented on every question included in the consultation document.
Published 10 December 2009.

Reforming the framework for the economic regulation of airports: Decision Document and Impact Assessment

The Government issued a Consultation in March 2009 on its proposals to update and reform the framework for the economic regulation of the airports sector. Following consideration of responses to its Consultation, the Government announces a package of reforms designed to modernise the airport economic regulatory regime and put the passenger at its heart. This decision document sets out those reforms and their rationale.

Published:

10 December 2009

Request for advice under Section 16 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 – Drafting of some initial licence conditions for the new regulatory framework for airports

Following the decision to introduce a new licence regime for the economic regulation of airports, the Government is seeking advice from the CAA under Section 16 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982, on the drafting of conditions to be included in the new licences. This document outlines the content from the Secretary of State's letter that sets out the framework for that advice.

Published:

10 December 2009

Opinion of the Independent Panel on airport regulation - 10 December 2009

An Expert Panel was established by the Secretary of State (SoS) in April 2008 to advise on the reforms for the economic regulation of airports, and the Panel sets out its views on some of the key reforms, and its views to some of the responses to the consultation.

Published:

10 December 2009

Report of the Independent Panel on airport regulation - March 2009 (101 kb)

The following document is the final report of the Expert Panel. The Independent Panel was established in April 2008 to advise the Secretary of State for Transport on reform to the economic regulation of airports in the UK.

Published:

09 March 2009

Letter to Financial Sector - Association of British Insurers (41 kb)

Letter highlighting the key financial issues set out in the consultation document and invites the views of investors in the airport industry in respect of both the principles and possible implementation.

Published:

09 March 2009

Letter to the financial sector - Fitch Ratings Ltd (41 kb)

Letter highlighting the key financial issues set out in the consultation document and invites the views of investors in the airport industry in respect of both the principles and possible implementation.

Published:

09 March 2009

Letter to the financial sector - Standard and Poors (41 kb)

Letter highlighting the key financial issues set out in the consultation document and invites the views of investors in the airport industry in respect of both the principles and possible implementation.

Published:

09 March 2009

Summary of stakeholder responses (115 kb)

This document provides a summary of stakeholder responses received in relation to the DfT’s September 2008 submission to the Competition Commission’s BAA Market Investigation following publication of its Provisional Findings. Some stakeholders have also taken into account the ‘Emerging Thinking’ of the Expert Panel published in November 2008. Respondents included passenger groups, airport operators, airlines, local government groups, the regulator and individuals.

Published:

09 March 2009

Understanding airport passenger experience (928 kb)

A report presenting the findings from qualitative research to understand what influences airport passenger experience. The report also outlines what respondents feel are the priorities for airport improvement. The report forms part of the evidence base used in the development of proposals to reform the economic regulation of airports.

Published:

09 March 2009

Emerging thinking of the independent panel on airport regulation

The following document summarize the thoughts of the Expert Panel as of early November 2008. The panel, appointed earlier in 2008 to advise the review of airport regulation, has had several meetings. Its members have presided over workshops with stakeholders in London and Edinburgh. The document summarizes the Panel’s emerging thinking.

Presentation materials from the Economic Regulatory Review Seminar, 10 September 2008

Presentations from CAA, Hient and DfT were presented at the DfT Review of Regulatory Framework for Airports Meeting, Scotland, on the 10 September 2008.

Economic Regulatory Review Seminar

Presentation material from British Airways (BA), Department for Transport (DfT), Merrill Lynch, Peel Airports, and Strategic Aviation Special Interest Group (SASIG) that were presented at the Department for Transport Review of Regulatory Framework for Airports meeting held on 16 July 2008.

Call for Evidence – Review of the Regulatory Framework for UK Airports

The document clarifies the purpose of the Review including the type of information that the Department is seeking and how to respond.

Published:

18 June 2008

Clarifying memorandum

A statement to address the questions received by the Department for Transport regarding the review into the economic regulation of the UK airport system.

Published:

18 June 2008

Terms of Reference

Terms of reference for the review into the economic regulation of the UK airport system.

Published:

28 April 2008

Biographies

Biographical details of the members of the advisory panel conducting a review into the economic regulaton of the UK airport system.

Published:

28 April 2008

Last update:

28 November 2008

Responses to the Call for Evidence on the review of the regulatory framework for airports

Summary and individual responses that different airlines, airports, regulators and other associations submitted to the DfT by the 25 July 2008. These documents contain comments on the objectives of the review and on the rationale for regulation; on the current regulatory framework; on market analysis and on the type of regulation that might be appropriate for the UK.