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Tuesday, 16 September 2014
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- Air France warns disruption to riseAir France has warned that disruption will get worse as a week-long strike by its pilots continues.
Financial Times
- Air France strikes cause major disruptionIndustrial action is focused on Transavia low-cost unit, with strikes also planned at Lufthansa over pay and early retirement benefits
The Herald
- Prices of long-haul flights slashed as airlines competeAIRLINE passengers heading from Scotland to the Middle East and Australia are benefitting from a price war between major airlines.
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- Finnair names new CCOFinnair has appointed Juha Järvinen as its new CCO and board member, replacing Allister Paterson who is leaving the company Dec. 31. read more
- UK agrees to increased flights, destinations with ChinaFlights between the UK and China are set to increase following an agreement allowing more passenger flights between the two countries. read more
- Scottish referendum: ‘Yes’ vote would end APD in ScotlandSNP says two million visitors a year are deterred by the tax
- Air France pilots start seven-day strikeMore than half of flights cancelled on first day of action
- Lufthansa pilots to strike Tuesday over retirement plan changesAction will be airline’s fourth strike in three weeks
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- Heathrow seeks 20-year landing charge dealHeathrow is reported to be demanding a 20-year deal on landing charges from the Civil Aviation Authority in return for building a third runway.
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