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Ministers 'knew about rail delays'
Ministers were warned before the election that major rail upgrades - including the electrification of a Trans-Pennine route - might have to be delayed, the BBC has learnt.
Heathrow hints it may oppose ban on night flights as price for third runway
Chief executive says airport needs to discuss Davies commission requirements, including outlawing fourth runway, with governmentHeathrow is to press the government to loosen the conditions attached to a third runway going ahead, with the airport reluctant to accept a proposed ban on night flights or legislation against further expansion. Its chief executive, John Holland-Kaye, said he was confident Heathrow would be given the green light to expand and that “it wouldn’t make sense” for the prime minister, David Cameron, to oppose a new runway now. Continue reading...
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- Call to start Heathrow expansion nowHeathrow Airport's chief executive urges the government to
Financial Times
- Air France-KLM warns of deeper cutsFlag carrier faces pressure from budget rivals amid conflicts with unions
The Guardian
- Heathrow hints it may oppose ban on night flights as price for third runwayChief executive says airport needs to discuss Davies commission requirements, including outlawing fourth runway, with governmentHeathrow is to press the government to loosen the conditions attached to a third runway going ahead, with the airport reluctant to accept a proposed ban on night flights or legislation against further expansion. Its chief executive, John Holland-Kaye, said he was confident Heathrow would be given the green light to expand and that “it wouldn’t make sense” for the prime minister, David Cameron, to oppose a new runway now. Continue reading...
The Independent
- From HS2 and fracking to Heathrow's third runway, meet the new face of protest in the UK Anti-fracking
- British Airways: Judge's baggage claim gets him booted off BA competition case The patience of Job and the wisdom of Solomon are excellent characteristics for a judge. But when an airline loses their luggage, can’t find it for two weeks, and doesn’t apologise or explain, a judge might be forgiven for forgetting such qualities.
The Telegraph
- Heathrow boss rules out footing the bill for road and rail worksJohn Holland-Kaye has dismissed the Airports Commission's suggestion that it pays the 5bn in road and rail upgrades if a third runway is built
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- Leeds Bradford Airport prepares for passenger surge AROUND 100,000 passengers will travel through Leeds Bradford Airport next week, which is one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
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- DOT investigates US airline price-gouging complaints after Amtrak crash The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking information from five US airlines to see whether or not they engaged in price-gouging after a major rail accident in Philadelphia earlier this year. read more
- Air France–KLM to cut routes as losses widenThe Group will accelerate cost-cutting measures after €79m loss
- British Airways cancels Almaty routeService to Kazakhstan city will end in October
Other News Sources
- Record passenger numbers highlights strong demand for air travelUK airports have seen the strongest start to a year since 2008 - with first quarter passenger numbers now close to levels which were last seen during the pre-recession years.
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