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Monday, 29 August 2022

BBC News

• Community transport: ˜It was a reason to get up in the morning"Fuel prices are affecting volunteer community transport drivers helping elderly people in rural areas.

Financial Times

• Boom chief fights doubts over bid to revive supersonic jet travel Analysts sceptical that ultrafast passenger flights are viable 20 years after Concorde

The Guardian

• Wizz Air named worst airline for UK-departing flight delaysFlights found to run more than 14 minutes late on average as UK plans to reduce compensation
• Two Air France pilots suspended after fight in cockpit prompts cabin crew to interveneScrap comes to light after French air watchdog cites fuel-leak incidents in saying some of airline’s pilots not properly following safety protocolsTwo Air France pilots have been suspended after physically fighting in the cockpit on a Geneva-Paris flight in June, an Air France has official said on Sunday. The flight continued and landed safely, and the dispute didn’t affect the rest of the flight, the official said, stressing the airline’s commitment to safety.Switzerland’s La Tribune reported that the pilot and co-pilot had a dispute shortly after takeoff and grabbed each other by their colla...

Times Online

• Funding shortfall puts brakes on Arrival’s electric bus factory [subscription]Electric buses to be built at a new factory in Oxfordshire have been delayed by at least 18 months because their maker cannot raise more capital.

The Mirror

• Supersonic jet reaches 1,300mph and hopes to go anywhere in world in just four hoursThe aircraft, called The Overture, has been dubbed the 'son of Concorde' and can reach 1,300mph - more than double the speed of the quickest commercial planes currently in the air
• Worst airlines for flight delays in UK revealed with huge differences in wait timesWizz Air was the worst airline for delays from UK airports last year, while Tui and British Airways passengers also suffered and easyJet and Ryanair performed well.

Network Rail

• Troon station redevelopment plans unveiledNetwork Rail has unveiled concepts for the redevelopment of Troon Station to the local community at an event in the town.

Sky News

• Revealed: The best (and worst) airlines for delays at UK airports"Holidaymakers have faced a barrage of disruption over the last few months, and these latest figures only serve to underline the need for urgent reform of the travel industry," Which? says.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Worst airlines for flight delays revealed including Wizz Air, TUI, easyJet, KLM and moreSee a full breakdown of the airlines with the worst delays last year and on average how long Brits were left waiting to jet off. 

Bristol Live

• Anger over plans to axe 18 Bristol bus services amid driver shortageOne Bristol Live reader said: "Oh for the good old days when all these different services did not exist."

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Four North East locations named in top 10 places rail users would most like to visitNewcastle, Alnmouth, Durham and Berwick upon Tweed have made it into the illustrious of destinations families would most like to visit along rail operator LNER's 900-mile network.

Blackpool Gazette

• Blackpool Transport cancels number of tram services due to staff shortagesA number of Blackpool Transport’s tram services were cancelled due to a shortage of staff.

Other Regional Press

• Heathrow Airport drop-off fees among highest in country after hike in charges at major airportsTwo-thirds of the country's major airports have increased the cost of dropping off plane passengers in the last three years. That's according to new research carried out by the RAC.
• Businesses urged to voice their opinions over higher speed rail travel in the regionBusinesses across the county are being urged to make their views know about proposed improvements on the Shrewsbury-Black Country-Birmingham route which could see speeds up to 90 miles an hour on the track.
• Are plans for British gigafactories stalling as Coventry Airport site remains in limbo and Britishvolt puts the brakes on?As the automotive industry continues its journey towards electrification we look at the UK gigafactory situation

Rail Advent

• The completion of upgrades for Romford station brings benefits to passengersThe refurbishment has seen improvements made to the entrance hall, ticket office alongside lift access to Elizabeth line platforms
• Network Rail to begin railway vegetation clearance in FifeThe vegetation management project will take place on the railway between Aberdour and Kirkcaldy.

Aviation Industry

• WiFi In The Sky: Which Airlines Offer Passengers Free Internet Access?Inflight WiFi is becoming a non-negotiable for some travelers, and many will opt for the airline that includes the service over those that don't, especially for long-haul routes. However, only a handful of airlines provide free WiFi to passengers, but each has its own set of limitations that are sometimes hard to find on a company website. Let's look at the airlines with the best free WiFi offers for economy and business class travelers.

Other News Sources

• Talks are being held to fund vital Edinburgh 101/02 bus serviceFUNDING partners across the “lifeline” 101/102 bus route continue to hold talks to keep it operating beyond March 2023.