“We are delighted to hear about the launch of new airline lobby group, Airlines for Europe.

Whilst BAR UK plays a vital role on a national level, representation across Europe is an extremely welcome development.

The voice of the airline industry needs to be heard and with the 'big five' already steering the way, I am certain A4E will successfully and rapidly grow its member base and implement essential changes to the benefit of the industry and of passengers across the continent.

Policy makers within Europe would be wise to listen to this informed and important stakeholder.

As with BAR UK, there are natural synergies between the FAA and Airlines for Europe and I would be keen to build a relationship with A4E to support the important issues that the association will be tackling in the near future and beyond.”

Colin Stewart, Chairman, Foreign Airlines Association (FAA)

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About the FAA:

The Foreign Airlines Association (FAA) is the UK's leading networking association for foreign airline executives.

With almost 70 years of experience, FAA UK is the world's longest established association of its kind, facilitating the exchange of expertise and best practice among the foreign airline community in the UK via regular networking events.

It provides the perfect platform for members to promote their airline, meet likeminded airline executives and discuss matters of mutual interest in a non-competitive, professional yet informal environment.

The FAA adds value to every member by exposing them to the expertise and guidance of some of the industry's leading authorities, offering talks on a wide range of topics relating to the successful management and marketing of an airline in the UK. 

Matters discussed at FAA networking events often result in concerns and recommendations being presented to the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) for further consideration and can be instrumental in influencing commercial decisions affecting all airlines with a presence in the country.

The strong relationship that the FAA has fostered with BAR UK throughout the past decades is an important conduit for members and one that considerably enhances any FAA membership.

FAA's ultimate goal is to ensure members are given the opportunity to share ideas, views, recommendations, challenges and concerns in a friendly environment in order to help them find practical and tested solutions among a support network of skilled and likeminded peers.

The FAA celebrates its 70th anniversary on 30 October 2016.

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