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Monday, 02 May 2022

BBC News

• Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New YorkAustralia's carrier says its new fleet will be capable of direct flights to any city in the world.

Financial Times

• World's biggest coach maker predicts slow recovery in demandDaimler Buses forecasts coach orders in Europe will not fully recover until the middle of the decade
• Head of UK audit regulator in frame to chair HS2Sir Jon Thompson's departure would create fresh upheaval at audit watchdog say executives
• Trucking shortage shifts from drivers to vehiclesWorkers are back on the road but the industry is suffering from a lack of trailers and trucks
• How cross-Channel routes became a huge challenge for P&OThe ferry operator has been hit hard as competition on the transport artery has intensified
• Qantas signs Airbus order for world’s longest direct flights from AustraliaAirline acquires 12 aircraft to operate 20-hour flights to London and New York by 2025

The Guardian

• Qantas announces plans for non-stop flights from Sydney to New York and LondonAirline plans flights from south-east Australia by end of 2025 to run up to 20 hours and be among world's longest. Qantas has unveiled details of the ultra-long-haul aircraft it plans to run on non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York by the end of 2025, as questions are raised about the emissions benefits and spending priorities of the airline.Confirming reports that have swirled in recent days,

The Herald

• 'Scandalous waste' of £110m over Scots ferries contract award to TurkeyMINISTERS have been accused of a "scandalous" waste of over £110m by failing to use catamarans instead of two new alternative lifeline vessels which are now being built in Turkey.

The Independent

• Airport passengers bamboozled by Thameslink train ticket machinesContactless card payment is an alternative – but may prove more expensive

The Scotsman

• Scottish Government urged to explain ferry procurement after 'scandalous' waste of £110 millionThe Scottish Government has been urged to explain its ferry procurement after being accused of a “scandalous” waste of £110 million.

Belfast Telegraph

• Research says passport delays could cost £1.1 billion in cancelled summer tripsNew research has warned that delays in passport processing could cost £1.1 billion in cancelled trips this summer.
• New Zealand welcomes back international tourists as pandemic rules easedNew Zealand has begun welcoming back tourists from Britain, the US, Canada, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years after dropping most of its remaining pandemic border restrictions.
• Qantas promises non-stop flights from London to SydneyQantas has promised to start direct flights from Sydney to London by late 2025.

Birmingham Mail

• Live updates: Birmingham Airport passengers 'miss flights' after 'two hour security queues'Frustrated Birmingham Airport passengers have reported missing flights after 'huge queues' at security. Holiday-makers hoping to get away for the Bank Holiday have ended up forking out up to £100 on new tickets, they claimed.

Birmingham Post

• Order for the world's longest commercial flight set to boost Airbus BroughtonQantas Airways is set to announce a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of nonstop flights from Sydney to London

Liverpool Echo

• How the Merseyrail network looks completely different to 1960s originsOperating 68 stations across its Wirral, City and Northern lines, Merseyrail is a key part of everyday life for people across our region.

Manchester Evening News

• Manchester Airport passengers forced to queue out the door in 'crazy' scenes this morningPassengers have criticised Manchester Airport over "crazy" queues this morning. Images show people queuing out of the door at Terminal 1 as they attempted to check luggage in.

Other Regional Press

• Rail operator's boost for Keighley canine customersRAIL operator Northern is providing a lead when it comes to catering for canine customers.
• Jaguar Land Rover announces when new Range Rover Sport will be unveiled to the worldThe covers will come off the all-new Range Rover Sport on May 10

C.N.N.

• Qantas reveals details of record-breaking Project Sunrise flightsWith an order of 12 Airbus 350 planes, Qantas has taken a major step toward launching direct flights between Australia and New York and London.

Rail Advent

• Railway stations in the North benefit from £100k accessibility boostRailway stations in the North are now fitted with electronic devices which support blind and visually impaired people in navigating facilities.
• TransPennine Express has been shortlisted for its work with local communities promoting rail as a positive career choice for womenThe rail operator has been recognised for its work and has been shortlisted for the Social Inclusion award at the Women in Rail Awards which will take place in May.
• Stadler production of Tyne and Wear Metro’s new train fleet achieves new milestoneThe 46 new trains are being built by Swiss train manufacturer Stadler for Nexus who own and operate Metro, with production now starting on the bogies.

Other News Sources

• Cheshire MP calls for new vote on 'highly contentious' HS2 BillA CHESHIRE MP who opposes HS2 wants the controversial Bill brought back before Parliament and voted on in its entirety to see if it still has the support of the Commons.