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UK's railway stations with most train delays revealed
Ten of Britain's busiest stations have seen more than half of all trains in 2018 delayed, research finds.
Rail minister urged to Oyster card payments to Stansted, Luton and Southend airports
Rail Minister Jo Johnson has been urged to back an extension of Oyster and contactless payments to Luton, Stansted and Southend airports ahead of Euro 2020.
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
BBC News
- Ryanair replaces Stansted baggage handlers after delaysA baggage handling company criticised after passengers had to wait hours to reclaim their luggage has been replaced at London Stansted Airport.
- Gatwick Airport second runway 'by the back door'Gatwick Airport says its emergency runway could be used
The Guardian
- Gatwick accused of making second runway 'by the back door'Airport said to be planning use of emergency runway to add hundreds more flights daily
The Independent
- Could Gatwick launch extra runway before Heathrow in the airport expansion race?Answers to the key questions about a possible second runway at the Sussex airport
The National
- Edinburgh Airport reports busiest SeptemberEDINBURGH Airport has recorded its busiest-ever September.
Bristol Live
- Bristol Airport is recruiting for hundreds of jobsRoles including retail, customer service, catering and driving positions
Other Regional Press
- WELSHPOOL: Plans to expand Welshpool airport go inPLANS have been submitted to extend one of the hangers at the Mid Wales Airport near Welshpool.
- Luton Airport welcomes 1.5 million passengers in SeptemberMore than 1.5 million passengers came through Luton Airport last month, marking its busiest-ever September.
Aviation Industry
- Ryanair appoints third new managing director for LaudaMotionRyanair has confirmed the Irish LCC has appointed a third managing director for Austria-based LaudaMotion. read more
- Monarch Aircraft Engineering secures fundingUK-based maintenance provider Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) said it has secured “significant” funding from its owner, Greybull Capital, after earlier reports that its future might be under threat. read more
- S7 Airlines takes Russia’s first Boeing 737 MAXRussia’s S7 Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX on lease from Air Lease Corp., becoming the first Russian airline to fly the type. read more
- Spain’s Volotea carries 20 millionth passenger after six yearsLCC Volotea has carried its 20 millionth passenger, six years after its creation, the Spanish airline said Oct. 11. read more
- ANA to expand European network with Vienna serviceJapan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) is expanding its network to Europe with daily Tokyo Haneda-Vienna (Austria) services, starting Feb. 19, 2019. read more
Other News Sources
- Hacan group and Ruth Cadbury MP challenge Government over noise pollutionRuth Cadbury MP has asked the Government to review its decision to go ahead with Heathrow expansion following the release this week of new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on noise.
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