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Sunday, 03 August 2008

The Herald

• BA bemoans ’the worst trading conditions ever’The airline industry was shrouded in more gloom yesterday after British Airways reported its profit crash-dived in the first quarter as high oil prices, an economic slowdown and deteriorating consumer confidence combined in what the airline called
• Anger as BA cancels Scottish flights and hikes faresNearly 1000 flights between Scotland and London's hub airports are to be scrapped this winter by British Airways, with passengers also facing higher ticket prices.

The Telegraph

• David Cameron wavers on green pledges David Cameron has shelved his commitment to green taxes because of rising fuel prices and the economic downturn.

Bristol Live

• Airport aims to improve green credentialsBristol International Airport is finalising plans for a wind turbine, the Evening Post can reveal.

Journal Live

• Burglar drove on to 110mph rail trackA BURGLAR risked causing a huge rail accident by driving along the East Coast mainline to try to shake off a police chase.

The News (Portsmouth)

• Cash pot could help with rapid bus linkCOUNCIL leaders have welcomed the inclusion of plans for a rapid bus link between Fareham and Gosport in a government short list.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• British Airways under fire as it axes 1,000 flights in ScotlandBritish Airways has axed nearly 1,000 flights to and from Scotland “ blaming the worst trading environment the aviation sector has seen.

The York Press

• Poppleton to London directProposal for new rail service wins support.

Doncaster Free Press

• £30bn rail link plan is unveiledPLANS have been unveiled for a new high speed rail link that would connect Doncaster to Paris in less than three hours.