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Monday, 23 February 2015

The Guardian

• Aer Lingus trade unions change stance on BA-owner's takeoverPolitical and trade union opposition to International Airlines Group’s €1.4bn offer declines after assurances on job losses from boss Willie WalshA trade union group representing Aer Lingus workers has reversed its position and said it would now back a takeover approach by the owner of British Airways.Aer Lingus’s board recommended the €1.4bn (£1bn) offer from International Airlines Group last month, subject to the Irish state selling its 25% stake, but political and trade union opposition has been significant.The best option, I suspect, is to do business with Willie Walsh and IAG Co...

Mail Online

• Passengers' lives ARE at risk from toxic fumes in cabin, coroner investigating death of BA pilot tells airline chiefs Sheriff Stanhope Payne, the senior coroner for Dorset who is currently investigating BA pilot Richard Westgate's death, has released a report which calls for urgent changes to cabin air.

Sheffield Star

• Go wild for Doncaster airport charity driveYoungsters and animals in Doncaster are set to benefit from the annual charity drive at Robin Hood airport.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• ‘Kiss and fly’ tax at Leeds Bradford Airport goes up to £3Drop off charges at Leeds Bradford Airport have increased by 50 per cent.

Doncaster Free Press

• Go wild for Doncaster airport charity driveYoungsters and animals in Doncaster are set to benefit from the annual charity drive at Robin Hood airport.