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Thousands of passengers embroiled in the worst rail disruption for years could be denied compensation despite being forced to endure a substandard service for almost a month.
Funding boost for London's electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Transport for London (TfL), London Councils and the Greater London Authority (GLA) have announced that almost £4.5 million has been allocated to London boroughs to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure on London’s streets. A total of 25 boroughs, each receiving up to £300,000, will install up to 1,500 standard-speed on-street charging points in residential areas, bringing Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s long-term vision for zero-carbon transport in the Capital another step closer. The new funding will provide residential charge poi...
Saturday, 05 August 2017
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- Air passengers face delays due to strikes and tighter border controlsHolidaymakers advised to allow extra travel time after introduction of tighter checks on non-Schengen passportsHolidaymakers could face long delays as a result of industrial action at some Spanish airports and tighter border controls across Europe on one of the busiest weekends of the year.Airlines have advised passengers to allow extra time and prepare for long delays, while one travel organisation said the elderly and young should take special precautions. Continue reading...
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- IATA: Global passenger demand reached 12-year high in 1H 2017Growth in the global air passenger traffic market reached a 12-year high in the 2017 first half, as passenger traffic grew 7.9% compared to 1H 2016 and the load factor hit a record 80.7%, according to IATA’s June Air Passenger Market Analysis. read more
- IATA: Best 1H growth rate for air freight in seven yearsGlobal air freight traffic has risen 10.4% during the first half of 2017, making it the strongest half-year performance for the air cargo market sector in seven years, according to IATA’s June Air Freight Market Analysis. read more
- Russia's airlines now allowed to charge baggage feesRussia’s air transport regulations have been changed to allow the country's airlines to add fees for checked baggage. read more
- Boeing and largest supplier Spirit AeroSystems reach new accordBoeing and aircraft parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems have reached a tentative agreement on a new commercial agreement through 2022 that removes considerable uncertainty for both parties. read more
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