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Thursday, 21 June 2018

BBC News

• British Airways cancels 2,000 'incorrectly' cheap ticketsPassengers are angry after tickets to Tel Aviv and Dubai were cancelled for being the incorrect price.

Department for Transport

• Government to protect regional routes to HeathrowSlots will be reserved for flights from Heathrow to UK regional airports if expansion goes ahead.

The Guardian

• UK regional airports will be hit hard by Heathrow’s third runwayExpanding Heathrow would mean fewer flights elsewhere and further entrench the geographical economic divide in our country, writes Paul McGuinness. While Carolyn Hayman wonders what’s behind British Airways’ support for the scheme

The Independent

• Brexit head aviation negotiator job only just advertised by Government‘The fact they are only advertising this role now merely highlights their complacency,’ says Ryanair
• Airline Bosses Demand ActionEurope’s two leading airline bosses have demanded an end to “lethargy and inaction” from the European Commission in tackling air-traffic control strikes in France and elsewhere.

Times Online

• Prestwick airport risks closure over loansPrestwick would be forced to close if it had to repay the tens of millions of taxpayers’ money it has received, managers at the Ayrshire airport admitted yesterday.

City AM

• Bombardier sells 20 aircraft in $1bn deal to Delta Air LinesDelta Air Lines is buying 20 aircraft for just under $1bn (760m) from Canadian aerospace maker Bombardier today.
• Heathrow runway expansion must not be blocked by myths and inaccurate, unfounded accusationsThe debate around airport expansion in the south east has been going on for decades, starting in the 1960s with the Roskill Commission.
• Labour opposes Heathrow expansion - but MPs will have free voteThe Labour party is calling for a free vote on the controversial third runway at Heathrow after setting out its own opposition to the policy for failing to meet its four key tests.

The Mirror

• Government recruits £70,000-a-year Brexit aviation chief who 'doesn't need any knowledge of aviation'We've been warned flights could be grounded after Brexit. So this intriguingly-worded job ad seems puzzling, to say the least

London Evening Standard

• Fury as British Airways cancels scores of tickets 'it sold too cheaply'British Airways has been forced to cancel scores of tickets after the airline sold them with the

This Is Local London Network

• Pro-Heathrow group says thousands are rallying in supportMPs will vote on plans for a third runway when the issue comes before Parliament next Monday.

Other Regional Press

• New Heathrow runway could 'suffocate' Bournemouth Airport – MPBOURNEMOUTH Airport could be “suffocated” if Heathrow is expanded, an MP has said. Former Transport Secretary Justine Greening told the House of Commons yesterday that Bournemouth Airport, as well as Birmingham, Manchester and Newcastle airports, would all have significantly fewer international flights by 2030 if Heathrow was allowed to develop a third runway.

New Civil Engineer

• Heathrow hits back as Labour opposes expansionHeathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) has hit back at Labour after the party said it will not vote for the third runway in next week’s parliamentary vote.
• Heathrow third runway plan safe as Labour says it will give MPs a 'free vote'Labour says it will oppose a Heathrow third runway - but won't actually order MPs to vote against it

Aviation Industry

• ACI Europe’s Jankovec: Airports must be ready for change ACI Europe has said the region’s airports must be ready for change, as the European market continues to boom against a backdrop of challenges. read more
• Airbus, TAP Air Portugal prepare for A330neo service entryAirbus and TAP Air Portugal have begun flying the first production A330neo to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations, as the program nears certification. read more
• FAA chief urges increased cooperation with UK ahead of BrexitFAA acting administrator Dan Elwell has called on the UK and world governments to accelerate the pace of bilateral aviation negotiations ahead of Brexit, when the UK leaves the European Union (EU), in March 2019. read more