Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Aviation: Europe

Question: What progress he has made on helping to ensure that flights between the UK and Europe continue after the UK leaves the EU.

Answer: The UK and EU have both put in place measures to ensure that flights can continue in any EU Exit scenario. In a no deal scenario, the EU’s adopted Regulation on connectivity gives UK airlines the right to fly to and from the EU from the day of exit until March 2020, allowing time to progress longer-term arrangements. The UK has stated we will reciprocate these rights for EU airlines. Both sides are committed to maintaining connectivity.

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