Transportinfo.org.uk - today's transport news in the uk, hand picked for you each morning

Sunday, 29 October 2017

BBC News

• Heathrow probe after 'security files found on USB stick'The airport launches an inquiry after a USB stick with security information is given to a newspaper.
• Most stranded pilgrims to fly home on Sunday, says EasyJetEasyJet said all but nine of 74 pilgrims stranded in Portugal since Thursday would fly back to Scotland on Sunday.

ITV News

• Heathrow investigates after 'security data found on USB stick'Heathrow Airport says it has launched an investigation after a USB stick containing confidential information was reportedly found on the street.

Financial Times

• Pilot relations in spotlight ahead of Ryanair resultsInvestors will seek assurance but airline still has highest operating margin in Europe

The Guardian

• Foreign journalists charged after flying drone near Myanmar's parliamentTurkish reporters and their helpers will be held until 10 November amid tensions with Ankara over the Rohingya crisisMyanmar police have charged two foreign journalists and two Burmese locals after they flew a drone over the country’s parliament.The men – two of whom work for Turkish state media – will be held in custody until their first court hearing over allegations they breached import laws. The charges – relating to the import and export of “restricted or banned goodsâ€� without obtaining a licence – are punishable by up to three years in jail or a fine. Continue reading...

The Telegraph

• Nose of aeroplane carrying NBA team caved in after 'hitting bird' while landing

Mail Online

• Judge who complained about lost bags in BA case retires A senior judge who complained about lost luggage 33 times during a case involving British Airways has quit, meaning he will retire before his disciplinary hearing can start.
• Heathrow security files containing Queen information found The USB stick, found by an unemployed man in Queen’s Park, North-West London, also included routes and safeguards for Cabinet Ministers and foreign dignitaries.

The Mirror

• Terror threat as Heathrow Airport security files found dumped in the street Britain’s biggest airport launched a “very, very urgent” investigation after the Sunday Mirror alerted them to the frightening security lapse

Other News Sources

• Another win for GatwickGATWICK Airport won an award at the London Construction Awards event in recognition of its programme of work to develop its North Terminal which was completed last year.