UK Airline Chiefs Face Parliamentary Scrutiny Over Summer Disruption Fears
Leaders from the UK's major airlines and airports, including British Airways, Ryanair, and Heathrow, have been questioned by MPs on the Transport Select Committee. The hearing focused on their preparedness for the busy summer travel season and efforts to avoid a repeat of previous widespread disruptions. Executives assured the committee they are better prepared this year, having hired thousands of new staff to meet demand. However, they identified potential air traffic control failures and European strikes as the most significant threats to smooth operations. The delayed rollout of new security scanner technology at some airports was also cited as a potential cause for queues.
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