Ministers plan reforms to prevent repeat of Monarch collapse

Transport secretary Chris Grayling faces calls from Labour and unions for full investigation into airline’s failure

Reforms to let financially stricken airlines keep flying, and protect passengers from being stranded by a sudden collapse, will be sought by the government following the demise of Monarch.

The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, told the Commons on Monday he would focus his efforts on finding ways for airlines to “wind down in an orderly manner and look after customers” rather than be simply grounded in the event of insolvency.

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