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Sunday, 30 May 2010

BBC News

• BA cabin crew start fresh strikeBritish Airways cabin crew have started a fresh five-day strike with little sign of an end to the dispute.

The Independent

• British Airways cabin crew launch new strikes British Airways cabin crew have launched a new five-day strike in a dispute over pay and working conditions.

Times Online

• Travel by train though the Lake DistrictThe train breezes down the Cumbrian coast, on one of Britain™s most absorbing ” and least known ” rail journeys. The morning mists are lifting, the couple opposite are sharing their first Polos of the day and I™m studying a chart showing how many passengers use the two dozen stations along the line, which runs from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furness.
• Plea on big rail bonusesRAIL bosses have been warned not to award themselves huge bonuses as millions of workers face pay freezes.

Birmingham Mail

• Network Rail accused of keeping Sutton Coldfield residents in the dark over new mast CITY residents have accused Network Rail of using a “legal loophole” to erect a communication mast near their homes without consulting them.

Journal Live

• Worry as changes made to Arriva bus timetable BUS passengers in Northumberland are being warned to expect reductions and changes to services when a new timetable comes into effect tomorrow.

Metro

• Union leader offers BA public talksA union leader representing British Airways cabin crew has offered to conduct talks in the

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Scotland™s business leaders hail Cameron action plan Prime Minister David Cameron™s blueprint for transforming the UK economy has won the backing of Scottish business leaders.

Bucks Free Press

• High Speed campaigners meet with Department for Transport CAMPAIGNERS met with transport bosses on Thursday over concerns at the impact a planned high speed rail route will have on Buckinghamshire.

Other Regional Press

• Rail boss with a special train set IT™S A train enthusiast™s ultimate dream ” a life-size model railway in your back garden.

Other News Sources

• Nearly $80 million in high-speed rail funds delivered to states The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that nearly $80 million in grants have been delivered to states as part of President Obama's historic high-speed and intercity passenger rail program. These grants will go toward the development of a brand new Recovery Act funded high-speed rail system in Florida aswell as critical upgrades to existing passenger rail service throughout the country.
• Rail company defends London to Brighton no bike policy A rail company™s no bike policy during one of the country™s biggest charity cycle rides has been branded œcrazy.
• Manchester Airport receives new Jet2 routesLow cost airline Jet2 reached a milestone at Manchester Airport this week, with the creation of its 50th route.Holidaymakers looking for winter sun will be able to catch a flight from the regional travel hub to Hurghada on Egypt's Red Sea coast from October 15th. Those who can't wait that long will be able to jump on a plane from Manchester Airport to Bodrum on a new service which launched on May 16th. In addition to this, seats on eight existing routes for the 2011 summer season have gone on sale, allowing people to book ManchesterAirport hotels as early as possible to get a great deal.Philip...
• Flybe Edinburgh Airport to Kent service launchedDomestic airline Flybe has reinstated a scheduled daily flight between Edinburgh Airport and Kent.The new service from Kent International Airport in Manston is the first scheduled offering from the regional hub and tickets are available online for dates until March 2011.Passengers were greeted on the inaugural flight by the sounds of the bagpipes, played by the members of the Pipes & Drums of 5Scots Battalion. Seats on the 80-minute flight cost as little as £24.99 one way, including taxes.Niall Duffy, Flybe's head of public relations, said: "This new service demonstrates Manston'...
• Leeds Bradford Airport to receive new Jet2 route for 2011LeedsBradford Airport has added to the list of summer holiday destinations available from Yorkshire with a new Jet2 service to Turkey.The low-coast airline said it launched the service to Bodrum next summer in response to the demand for destinations outside the euro zone.Between June 23rd and October 2nd 2011 weekly services will run between Leeds Bradford Airport and the Turkish resort. Seats are available to book now from £ 69.99 one way, including taxes. Earlier this year, Jet2 launched a twice weekly service to Dalaman from the Yorkshire travel hub.Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2.com, sa...