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Most Londoners think the capital has enough airport capacity already
The vast majority of Londoners think the capital already has an adequate level of airport capacity for a major global city, new opinion research has found.
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Mr Johnson will be at the “forefront” of opposition if the report recommends a third runway at Heathrow
Saturday, 27 June 2015
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- Air fare deal to extend to funeralsA Scottish airline plans to offer islanders discounted fares for journeys to attend family funerals.
- Easyjet to fly two new Belfast routesEasyjet is to fly two new routes from Belfast International Airport to Lyon and Lanzarote.
The Herald
- Thousands jet off as start of summer holidays signals busiest weekend for airportsTHOUSANDS of holidaymakers will descend on Scotland's busiest airports this weekend as the summer getaway begins.
The Independent
- Most Londoners think the capital has enough airport capacity already The vast majority of Londoners think the capital already has an adequate level of airport capacity for a major global city, new opinion research has found.
The Telegraph
- Boris Johnson and Theresa May 'form unholy alliance' to fight airport plansMr Johnson will be at the “forefront” of opposition if the report recommends a third runway at Heathrow
Mail Online
- Pictures show Gatwick's plans for expansion in bid to be chosen for new runway The Airport Commission is currently deciding whether to recommend expansion at Gatwick (plans pictured) or Heathrow as the Government looks to increase Britain's air capacity.
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- Qantas cuts fees on tickets paid for with frequent-flyer pointsQantas has been under pressure to cut fees in the wake of a significant fall in fuel prices over the last year. Qantas is cutting fees on tickets for international flights paid for with frequent-flyer points by between 3 per cent and 25 per cent in the wake of lower fuel prices.
- Burnt out workers travelling overseas for long weekendsThe prospect of a flying 10 hours each way to spend a long weekend watching rugby in Hong Kong or lying on the beach in Hawaii rather than staying at a destination far closer to home might sound far-fetched to some Australians, but experts say is a growing trend within the travel industry. Hawaiian Airlines has come up with new itineraries offering a traveller the chance to depart Sydney or Brisbane on a Friday evening and return on the Tuesday evening after three nights on the ground at Waikiki.
- JetBlue: DOT should limit term of Qantas-American JVJetBlue Airways is urging the US Department of Transportation to only approve expansion of the Qantas-American Airlines joint venture (JV) with conditions. read more
- Reports: Chinese owner of Lübeck Airport eyes German airline projectA recent joint delegation visit from aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) and Chengdu Airlines at Lübeck Airport has raised questions about the plans of a German-based airline project named PuRen Airlines. read more
- Jetstar banned from starting Hong Kong hubAuthorities reject Qantas regional brand’s application for licence
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- Airport to be world class ‘if new runway is built’ THESE are the first designs showing what Gatwick would look like if bosses are given the go-ahead to build a second runway.
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