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Rail passenger satisfaction fell prior to London Christmas chaos
Autumn 2014 survey of 27,000 passengers by Passenger Focus found 81% expressed satisfaction, 2% down on previous year
Bombardier expects new orders after China high-speed train safety clearance -exec
Canada's Bombardier Inc expects to receive safety certification from China for its high-speed trains as early as next month, providing a springboard for more orders, the firm's top executive in the country said.
Heathrow noise complaints sent 'using automated software', airport claims
An avalanche of complaints about aircraft noise at Heathrow last year was made by protesters using automated software, the airport claimed today.
Poll: Abellio Greater Anglia defends franchise record as survey finds only one in three rail passengers get value for money Ipswich MP Ben Gummer says 'service is not good enough'
Only around one in three rail passengers get value for money in the region, a study has found.
Hillingdon Council approves Airports Commission response against Heathrow expansion
Hillingdon Council will write to the Airports Commission to say the plans for expanding Heathrow Airport are seriously flawed. The council's cabinet approved its consultation response on Thursday (January 22) and will now send it to the commission.
MP's support for airport expansion
THE MP for Hove has added his support to Gatwick's campaign for a second runway.
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
BBC News
- Bombardier top for Invest NI fundingAerospace company Bombardier tops the list of companies being offered financial support from Invest NI, with aid worth £65m.
- Siptu in plea over Aer Lingus saleSiptu, the largest trade union in Aer Lingus, has called on the Irish government not to sell its share of the airline without job guarantees.
- Easyjet first half losses to fallEasyjet expects first half losses to shrink, helped by growing capacity and a record number of business passengers.
- Dubai claims Heathrow's traffic crownDubai International has taken over from Heathrow as the world's busiest international airport in terms of yearly passenger numbers.
Financial Times
- Asia-Pacific airlines cut fuel surchargesMove by Qantas, JAL and others may spread to US and Europe, but not all fares look set to fall
- Dublin plans Aer Lingus talks with IAGIrish government ready to meet after national carrier signals it will recommend €1.35bn bid
- Airlines: playing with pricesIndustry would be foolish to risk regulator wrath just as the outlook improves
- EasyJet forecasts lower lossesAirline says passengers could soon benefit from falling oil prices
The Telegraph
- Letters: Heathrow 'hub’ would restore its monopoly on British aviation industrySIR – The Airports Commission will conclude its consultation next month regarding runway capacity in the South East, and prepare its recommendation to government.
Reuters News
- Luton airport passenger terminal briefly evacuatedLONDON (Reuters) - The passenger terminal at Luton airport north of London was briefly evacuated on Tuesday after a faulty light fitting in the baggage reclaim area caused a fire alarm to go off, an airport spokeswoman said.
Mail Online
- The 8,000 Heathrow noise complaints from just TWO people: Pair caught out after forgetting to change automated software used to file protests when clocks changed Two anti-Heathrow campaigners sent 8,000 noise complaints to the airport - with some arriving exactly one hour before the aircraft was due to take off.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow noise complaints sent 'using automated software', airport claims An avalanche of complaints about aircraft noise at Heathrow last year was made by protesters using automated software, the airport claimed today.
- Heathrow airport replaced by Dubai as world's busiest airport Heathrow airport has lost its status as the world's busiest international airport.
Other Regional Press
- Garden city, drag racing strip and Heathrow’s third runway - all ideas for RAF MildenhallThe first ideas have started to come in for RAF Mildenhall, including a new garden city, a drag racing strip and third runway for Heathrow Airport.
- Stansted Airport needs four-track railway line to Cambridge says business consortium A FOUR-track railway should be built between Cambridge and Stansted Airport to benefit the economy and air passengers.
- Hillingdon Council approves Airports Commission response against Heathrow expansionHillingdon Council will write to the Airports Commission to say the plans for expanding Heathrow Airport are seriously flawed. The council's cabinet approved its consultation response on Thursday (January 22) and will now send it to the commission.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Gvt offers funding for new regional air routesThe government has announced that a total of £56 million in funding will be made available via the Regional Air Connectivity Fund to fund new routes for regional airports.
The Business Desk
- Runway expansion survey could be seriously flawed says Birmingham AirportNEW research on the effect of runway expansion on the UK’s principal regions may be seriously flawed, Birmingham Airport has said.
Aviation Industry
- Airline profits soar yet no relief for fliersAir travelers wondering how they would experience the recent wave of airline mergers appear to have an answer: Airplanes are more crowded than ever and fares remain at a five-year high despite plummeting fuel costs. Airline profits soar yet no relief for passengers Air travelers wondering how they would experience the recent wave of airline mergers appear to have an answer: Airplanes are more crowded than ever and fares remain at a five-year high despite plummeting fuel costs.
- Aer Lingus ‘willing’ to accept IAG offer€1.36bn bid is dependent on approval from Irish government
- Dubai takes spot for air traffic from Heathrow70.4 million passengers passed through the airport in 2014
Other News Sources
- Garden city, drag racing strip and Heathrow’s third runway - all ideas for RAF MildenhallSERIOUS flaws are evident in plans to build a third runway at Heathrow, Hillingdon Council insists.
- Airports Commission and PwC runways expansion thinking flawedHeathrow expansion will exacerbate rather than mitigate regional imbalances, By drawing more business into the south-east Heathrow expansion will simply widen the north/south divide
- Runway Expansion Impact Study 'Flawed' - ReportThe Airport Commission's research into the impact of Heathrow's runway expansion on UK regions could be flawed, according to a new study commissioned by Birmingham Airport.
- World airports plan for one billion more journeys a year - Let Britain FlyEmerging economies lead drive for airport expansion with the UK at risk of being left behind, shows analysis.
- MP's support for airport expansion THE MP for Hove has added his support to Gatwick's campaign for a second runway.
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