Businesses scramble to charter private freight flights in case of No Deal Brexit disruption
Companies have begun to put alternative measures in place to cope with long tailbacks on cross-Channel freight services
19 December 2020 • 5:00pm
Flights being loaded with cargo at an American airport
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Businesses have begun to charter private jets to bypass the chaos anticipated by a No Deal Brexit.
With fears growing over possible disruption to cargo services at key ports, private aircraft charter firms have seen a surge in bookings and inquiries.
Companies who time-sensitive products rely on rapid delivery have begun to put alternative measures in place to cope with long tailbacks on cross-Channel freight services in the event of a No Deal leading to increased checks by customs officials.
SCOTLAND’S embattled aviation sector has received a boost after easyJet unveiled plans to introduce a new daily flight between Aberdeen International Airport and London Gatwick from next summer. The budget airline has also rescheduled the launch of a summer route from Glasgow Airport to Pula in Croatia, which had been planned for this year but was postponed as a result of the pandemic. EasyJet’s faith in the future comes at a time when there has been much retrenchment in the industry. Ali Gayward, UK country manager for easyJet, alluded to “growing confidence by customers in making plans for travel next spring and summer”. She said: “In anticipation that demand for travel will return we continue to strengthen our network in Scotland, providing more direct domestic and international connections across the UK and Europe.
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