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Regional governments try to win back control of their bus networks
MORE people in England travel to work by bus than by all other forms of public transport combined—about 12% of the working population. Bus passengers make 5 billion journeys a year, three times as many as train passengers. And yet English buses are spluttering.
Monday, 31 August 2015
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- Airlines invest in DIY to improve servicesGroups including BA trial permanent electronic bag tags to reduce queues
- Allianz and Canadian fund eye UK airportGerman insurer and Borealis, part of Ontario pension scheme, explore bid to US owners
- British Airways in landmark pensions caseMillions of pounds and role of trustees at stake in clash over airline’s pensions
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- Heathrow Airport invites Merseyside firms to join its supply chain £15.6bn third runway extension will provide opportunities for small firms
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- Airline, TSA pass the buck when luggage pilferedQ : My 18-year-old daughter recently flew from Portland, Ore., to Jacksonville, Fla., connecting through Atlanta. Her flight on Delta Air Lines was delayed more than three hours into the wee hours of the morning.
- Best and Worst Airlines For Holiday Travel 2015Other airlines must be so jealous of Hawaiian Airlines. It keeps nabbing the top spot as the best airline to fly during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
- IATA boss Tyler to retire in 2016Former Cathay Pacific CEO will step down after five years in the role
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