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Saturday, 28 May 2022

BBC News

• West Midlands Metro: Limited tram service set to resume by 5 JuneTram services in the West Midlands have been disrupted since November after cracks were found.
• Translink: Unions accept new pay offer for workersBus drivers, cleaners and shunters had been set to strike in a dispute with Translink over pay.
• EasyJet flights cancelled after software failurePassengers have been left waiting at airports after an IT problem caused flight cancellations.
• Tube strike: Jubilee weekend action at two London Underground stations suspendedLondon Underground staff had planned a walk out at Euston and Green Park on 3 June.
• ScotRail adds late trains to emergency timetableExtra services have been added to the weekend's temporary timetable as the driver pay row continues.
• Electric car rapid charging costs soar, says RACEnergy prices are rising but electric car charging is still cheaper than petrol, claims group.
• EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from GatwickThe airline says cancellations are required to provide reliable services in the busy holiday period.

The Guardian

• EasyJet cancels hundreds of half-term flights from Gatwick as getaway beginsUK airports, ports and roads under pressure with Dover passengers facing long queues and motorists warned of major jams EasyJet has cancelled more than 200 flights over half-term from London Gatwick, upending the plans of tens of thousands of holidaymakers in the busiest period for air travel since the pandemic.The last-minute cancellations came the day after the airline, Britain's biggest by passenger numbers, suffered IT problems that left a further 200 flights unable to take off, and followed cancellations earlier in the day at London Gatwick in the early morning peak. Continue reading...

The Independent

• EasyJet to cancel more than 20 daily half-term flights from GatwickIt said the cancellations were 'necessary to provide reliable services over this busy period'.
• EasyJet to cancel 240 Gatwick flights over half-termExclusive: At least 36,000 passengers are just learning their holiday plans have been scuppered

The Telegraph

• Travel 'shambles' catches out holidaymakers and Liverpool fans

Times Online

• No easy fix to aircraft’s paint woes, says Airbus [Subscription]That view was noted in a judge’s latest interim ruling in the legal battle, which relates to 24 grounded aircraft. In the ruling published yesterday, Mr Justice Waksman for the first time set a rough date for a full trial in the 17-month legal dispute between the airline and Europe’s passenger aircraft manufacturer.

City AM

• Brexit: UK ports introduce customs clearance fees in ’bulls**t money-making exercise’ to recoup lost revenuesPorts across the UK have introduced so-called ’customs clearance fees’ in an attempt to recoup lost revenues in border control posts as a result of delays to phytosanitary procedures. Ports in London, Tilbury, Southampton and Teesport are charging customers new, additional fees that range from £17 to £25 per entry. Moreover, Southampton and DP World [...] The post Brexit: UK ports introduce customs clearance fees in ’bulls**t money-making exercise’ to recoup lost revenues appeared first on CityAM.

Mail Online

• EasyJet chaos sees family sleep on Gatwick Airport floor after flight was cancelled twiceNicola Caine, 37, from Cheshire, was due to fly from Manchester Airport to Tenerife on Monday in a group of 13 with her husband, children and several family members.

The Mirror

• EasyJet to cancel over 200 half-term flights causing chaos for family travel plansThe airline has announced about 24 flights a day from London's Gatwick airport will be cancelled between 28 May and 6 June "to provide reliable services over this busy period"
• 'Sweating' TUI passengers stuck on plane for hours waiting for take-off that never cameA flight from Birmingham Airport to Cape Verde was delayed by 26 and a half hours with passengers left thirsty and "dripping with sweat" in the aircraft without air conditioning

This is Money

• Public electric car charging costs climb 20% since autumnThe average cost to complete an 80 per cent rapid charge of a typical family-sized electric car with a 64kWh battery has increased by £4, from £18.81 to £22.81.

Sky News

• Liverpool fans among thousands stuck in long queue as road to Channel 'at standstill'Liverpool FC fans travelling to France for the Champions League final and families going on holiday for half-term face long queues in Dover.
• EasyJet cancels over 200 flights, putting half-term breaks at risk for thousands of travellersEasyJet says it will cancel more than 200 flights over the next 10 days, putting half-term breaks at risk for thousands of travellers.

Belfast Telegraph

• EasyJet to cancel more than 20 daily half-term flights from GatwickEasyJet is to cancel more than 200 flights over the next 10 days as transport disruption hampers the outset of the half-term break.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham Airport flights put at risk by massive arson attack at farmTeens torched stables, sheds, caravan and hay - sending smoke drifting across the runway
• Revealed - what it's really like to work at Birmingham Airport amid claim staff 'betrayed' by pandemic job cutsPassengers have described steadily-moving queues over the past few days - but dealing with huge queues as new recruits are trained up has reportedly taken its toll on staff
• TUI passengers stuck on 'hot plane' at Birmingham Airport for hours amid 26 hour flight delayThe Birmingham Airport flight to Cape Verde was hit by a 26 and a half-hour delay

Birmingham Post

• Perry Barr station to reopen after £31m faceliftRailway station will play a key role in this summer's Commonwealth Games
• Wrightbus signs The deal with RVK is the first sale of left-hand drive buses since Jo Bamford bought the company out of administration in 2019

Bristol Live

• Ed Sheeran concert causing M4 traffic chaos as 15-mile queues near BristolSevere delays are expected to continue into the evening

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Traffic chaos in Llandudno Junction after lights get stuck on redCars were backed up in every direction

Liverpool Echo

• Massive cruise ship docks in Liverpool for first time in three yearsThe German-owned cruise ship is travelling from and to Hamburg

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Plan for cycle trails to link north Northumberland landmarks and beauty spotsThe Hadrian's raider trails project aims to create a network of 350km of signposted trails interlinking hubs where people can start their adventures in the county

The York Press

• First York Major puts electric buses back on the roadFirst York say its 21 Metrodecker buses are now back on the road after an investigation in to a fire at Potters Bar has concluded

Reading Evening Post

• Slough Borough Council accused of 'destroying' town and 'ruining businesses' with major roadworksThe High Street and surrounding roads are being widened

Other Regional Press

• London Underground planned strikes at two stations now suspendedThe strikes were going to take place over the Jubilee weekend.
• British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with TasersBritish Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers. Read more:
• New 'pop-up' solar electric vehicle charging station revealed in UKThe solar chargers are designed to be easily introduced at destinations such as workplaces, hospitals, sports venues and more.
• Airline launches Gatwick-New York return flights from £255Airline launches ticket sales for Gatwick-New York return flights from £255. Read more:
• HS2 High Court bid would "make peaceful protest illegal"Staff at a wildlife charity are avoiding their own nature reserves because they feel intimidated by a railway project’s security staff.
• Cargo bikes are becoming more popular in OxfordIn the past 12 months cargo bikes have become a common sight across the city.
• Liverpool fans in chaos at portLiverpool fans travelling to the Champions League final in France face lengthy delays at a port.
• Bournemouth Airport faces competition after court ruling on Southampton runwayBOURNEMOUTH Airport looks set to face new competition after a court ruling gave the go-ahead for the expansion of the runway at rival Southampton.
• UK Drivers warned they face fines over commonly used 'friendly warning' on roadsDrivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.
• Why letting an emergency vehicle get past could cost you £1,000Motorists must still abide by regular road laws when letting emergency vehicles past or face being hit with a fine of up to £1,000
• Budget airline Jet2 announces more flights and new destinations as part of continued Birmingham Airport expansionItalian island hotspots, Sicily and Sardinia are being added to Jet2's destination list

Railnews

• Pay offer for ScotRail drivers improved FRIDAY BRIEFING: Pay offer for ScotRail drivers improved ++ Wheels fault subject of formal investigation ++ US company makes offer for FirstGroup ++ Rail performance falls back ++

The Business Desk

• Toyota halts production over chip shortage [Subscription]Toyota has cut 150,000 cars from its June output plan in Japan, citing a shortage of parts from China Toyota has cut 150,000 cars from its June output plan in Japan, citing a shortage of parts from China TOYOTA Share Save Toyota yesterday cut its global production plan for June for the second time this week and indicated that its estimated full-year output could be lowered.

EIN News Subscription

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