Aviation: Storms
Lords · Question HL4397 · Tabled 27 Jan 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Birt
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the safety implications of passenger aircrafts landing at airports during Storm Eowyn.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 10 Feb 2025
The safety of the traveling public is a priority for the Government. Whether or not it is safe to land at an airport is an operational decision between the aircraft operator, air traffic controllers, and ultimately the pilot in command of an aircraft. UK ...