The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association is hosting a dinner for Scottish MPs in Westminster to step up its lobbying efforts.
SPAA immediate past-president Sandy MacPherson said around 15 hand-picked MPs are expected to attend in January when they will be joined by four members of the SPAA and four British Airways staff.
He added the working dinner will be used to discuss issues affecting the Scottish market, including Air Passenger Duty, the reduction in Anglo-Scottish flights and the third runway at Heathrow.
MacPherson said: “In the eyes of many MPs in Westminster, the UK stops at Watford Junction.”
The SPAA has already hosted two events for members of the Scottish Parliament and the move south should bring the association even more political clout, particularly where Heathrow’s future is concerned.
MacPherson said: “It is vital to Scotland that Heathrow has a third runway and we’ve been forceful in our dealings with MPs in letting them know it is a must for the Scottish economy.”