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Aviation is a major UK industry, carrying over 235 million passengers a year and over 2.3 million tonnes of freight. Demand for air travel is projected to grow in the medium to long-term. DfT has put in place a long-term framework that balances the delivery of social and economic benefits from aviation, with the need to reduce and mitigate the environmental impacts of air transport and airport development.

Aviation is an industry that operates essentially without subsidy, and all key players are either in the private sector or operate commercially. The Department’s role is therefore to develop policies and long-term strategies; to facilitate their implementation; and to lead international negotiations in the aviation sector.

Travelling by air

Information for passengers

Information for both domestic and international air passengers.

• Advance registration before you travel
• Airport and airline services for disabled travellers
• Airport security passenger information
• Health and consumer issues
• Making a complaint about air services
• UK flight services
• What to expect at the airport

Flight departures and arrivals

• Live flight information from the UK airports