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Thursday, 30 April 2026

BBC News

• Scotland fans hire US school buses to dodge World Cup transport costsCriticism has erupted after it emerged fans would be charged $80 for a train and $90 for a bus from Boston to the stadium in Foxborough.
• Glasgow council to look at restoring pontoons and river buses Boats carrying people over the water were once a common sight in the city but the service ended last year.
• Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran optionsAxios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

ITV News

• Heathrow issues warning over impact of Middle East war
Heathrow airport has warned it expects its passenger numbers for the rest of the year to be affected by the situation in the Middle East.

Financial Times

• China?s CIC considers selling Heathrow stake over third runway cost worriesA Chinese sovereign wealth fund is considering a sale of its stake in Heathrow airport partly over concerns about the rising cost

The Guardian

• A bathroom for every passenger! Welcome to future of air travel – if you’ve got £13,000 to spareYou already get extra legroom and all sorts of goodies if you travel first class. Soon you won’t even have to queue for the toiletName: The aeroplane en suiteAge: Coming soon. Continue reading...
• ‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: readers report turbulent start to EU entry-exit systemSome travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new EU entry-exit system (EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some waiting for up to three hours, airports say.The new rules have gradually been introduced in Europe since October 2025, and came into effect on Friday in the Schengen countries – 25 of the EU’s 27 states plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Continue reading...

City AM

• Airport warning over ?full? Heathrow as transfer traffic takes off on Iran warHeathrow issued a forthright warning over its capacity on Wednesday, as war in the Middle East meant demand for flight transfers took off.

Daily Express

• World's longest tunnel will stretch 76 miles and cut eight-hour journey to 40 minutesThe planned Bohai Strait Tunnel will be the world's longest undersea tunnel, slashing travel time between two major cities from eight hours to just 40 minutes

The Mirror

• Major airline cancels all flights to three UK holiday hotspots for JuneThe dumped air schedules are bad news for British travellers with flights axed to three fan-favourite destinations - the airline says 'safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority'

Network Rail

• Cambrian line upgrades this May to prepare for new trains and improve reliabilityPassengers are advised of temporary service changes while Network Rail carries out essential infrastructure improvements ahead of new trains entering service later this year.
• Major Transpennine Route Upgrade works set to transform journeys between Huddersfield and LeedsWith less than one week until major improvement work begins, customers are being reminded to plan ahead with changes to services between Huddersfield and Leeds.

Birmingham Mail

• Revived 'Brumderground' system pledge comes under fire but backers say 'it's time'Birmingham Tories say an underground system could 'unlock the city's potential' - but others have questioned whether such an endeavour is realistic

Birmingham Post

• Jet2 sees rise in last-minute holiday bookings amid Iran war and jet fuel shortage fearsSummer passenger bookings to date are up 6.2%

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Ryanair boss warns some airlines could fail amid jet fuel crisis this summerMichael O'Leary has raised the alarm but insists Ryanair customers will face no price increases

Get Surrey

• Cross-channel ferry company Brittany Ferries gives new fuel updateGlobal factors are affecting the cost and supply of fuel

Other Regional Press

• Bedford Borough Council engaging with bus operators on service changesBedford Borough Council has committed to continue engaging with residents and bus operators to work towards a sustainable and reliable public bus network across the Borough.
• Calls for pause of controversial East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood bus gateThe leader of Bristol?s Labour group says a pause on further attempts to install a new bus gate in east Bristol is ?the obvious, sensible approach to take?.
• Driverless car manufacturer moves to new Coventry premises as business expandsAurrigo International is moving from the Bilton Industrial Estate into 130,615 sq ft premises at Power Park Coventry, where it plans to produce 500 autonomous vehicles each year

Aviation Industry

• Birmingham Airport recruits commercial boss and travel trade executiveBirmingham Airport has recruited a new commercial boss and travel trade executive as part of the hub?s ?ambitious growth strategy?.

Other News Sources

• Boldyn, EE, TfL deploy ESN infrastructure across London UndergroundNeutral host provider selected to deliver 4G mobile network infrastructure to enable Emergency Services Network across London Underground, supporting delivery of a critical national comms programme
• Leeds Bradford Airport takes mobile connectivity to higher altitudeNeutral host provider installs all-operator 4G mobile connectivity to English airport?s refurbished terminal and newly opened extension as an ongoing managed service, ensuring connectivity for passengers and staff
• Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Aviation firm 2Excel reveals major expansion ambitions for site after jet landing milestoneAn aviation services and engineering company based at Doncaster Sheffield Airport wants to open a second hangar at the site.