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Friday, 09 October 2015

BBC News

• Airport lounge evacuated over securityThe departure lounge at Aberdeen International Airport is evacuated due to a

The Independent

• Heathrow claims its expansion will 'more than double' domestic routesExclusive: Chief executive, John Holland-Kaye, has dismissed Transport for London’s analysis that expansion would cut the number of British destinations reached by the airport

Birmingham Post

• HS2 'could attract 750,000 extra passengers' to Birmingham Airport New report published today also suggests high-speed rail line between Birmingham and London could help airport deliver an additional £34m to the West Midlands per year

London Evening Standard

• Boost for Heathrow third runway as Cabinet opposition weakensCabinet opposition to a third runway at Heathrow has weakened, the Standard has learned.

Get West London

• Campaigners against Heathrow Airport third runway to 'be heard' at London rallyMPs and Mayoral candidates, national organisations and local people will be taking part in the rally in Westminster over the weekend

Aviation Industry

• Discount airlines tout cheap fares, but some passengers find the aggravation isn't worth itWhen the delay on his 90-minute flight stretched past the four-hour mark, David Rankin started tweeting to Spirit Airlines as he and other passengers grew restless.
• Manchester Airports Group: Focus on regional airports to boost UK economyGovernment urged to not focus all its attention on a new southeast ‘Megahub’
• Flights in Italy disrupted as ground handlers strikeBritish Airways and Easyjet cancel services

Other News Sources

• Newly released Heathrow expansion plans 'designed around local community'The pictures include images of the new central terminal area and business park. A Heathrow spokesman said: “These new images bring to life the potential of Heathrow expansion as a plan that can deliver the next generation of airport.