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Friday, 13 July 2018

BBC News

• Ryanair pilots announce two more one-day strikesSome Irish pilots will go on strike on 20 July and 24 July following industrial action on Thursday.
• Four airports found to be failing disabled passengersGatwick, Stansted and Birmingham all need improvement, while Manchester remains poor, a survey says.

ITV News

• Report finds Birmingham airport failing over accessibility standardsBirmingham Airport needs to improve access for passengers with disabilities, according to a report by the Civil Aviation Authority.

The Independent

• Ryanair strike: When is the pilot walk-out and why are they unhappy?Pilots employed by Ryanair in Dublin have announced two more 24-hour strikes. It follows a one-day stoppage which led to the cancellation of 30 flights between the UK and the Irish capital, and the threat of cabin-crew strikes in four European countries later in July. Your questions are answered here.

Times Online

• New law will clear Dublin runway for take-offNew legislation backing the construction of a second runway at Dublin airport will strike a balance between the needs of residents and the national interest, the transport minister has said.

Other Regional Press

• 5 issues surrounding the expansion of Heathrow Airport we still don't have the answers toThe expansion was given the go-ahead by MPs in June, but there are several questions which remain unanswered