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'First class only' and no-frills style trains as part of rail reforms, industry body says
The rail industry unveils its vision for the future of services in Britain which involves the emergence of "First Class Only" trains and no-frills Ryanair style trains.
High court dismisses attempt to block third Heathrow runway
Campaigners had hoped to stop airport expansion, saying it was inconsistent with Paris Agreement on climate change
Labour wants to help Mayor Marvin Rees set-up a Bristol-run bus company
A future Labour government would give Bristol’s mayor the cash needed to run a city-owned bus company. Andy McDonald, Labour’s shadow transport secretary, said fresh funding announced by the opposition party could be put towards creating a city-run bus franchise or municipal, the type operated in places like Nottingham and Reading.
Call for Greater Manchester to be given more devolved powers to run commuter rail services
Call for Greater Manchester to be given more devolved powers to run commuter rail services
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- Heathrow campaigners lose challenge against third runwayCampaigners have lost a High Court challenge against the government's decision to approve plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport.
- The tricks of airport designIn 1995, French anthropologist Marc Auge categorised the airport as a “non-place”. Found the world over, non-places are devoid of identity – uniform structures (think Starbucks of McDonalds) that remain the same no matter where they are. By his definition airports are architectural machines, designed with the express purpose of moving people efficiently from one place to another.
- Nothing suspicious found on security alert plane at Glasgow AirportAn EasyJet flight was at the centre of a security scare after it landed at Glasgow Airport from Gatwick.
The Guardian
- High court dismisses attempt to block third Heathrow runwayCampaigners had hoped to stop airport expansion, saying it was inconsistent with Paris Agreement on climate change
The Scotsman
- Therapy dogs brought in to Scottish airport for stressed passengersAberdeen International Airport has drafted in a team of four-legged volunteers after a successful trial over the busy Christmas and New Year period (2018).
City AM
- Private jet platform launches summer sale for trips from London to Paris, Ibiza and GenevaFlying by private jet might be one of the most lavish forms of travel, but this summer those who are lucky enough to have their own personal carrier can do so on the (relatively) cheap.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow campaigners lose High Court challenge against third runwayCampaigners trying to block the expansion of Heathrow Airport have lost a High Court challenge against controversial plans for a third runway.
Other Regional Press
- A special look back to London Stansted airport in the 40s and 50sWe rewind the clock on London Stansted Airport this week as we take a look at the UK’s fourth busiest airport back in the 1940s and 50s, when it was a base to the US Air Force.
New Civil Engineer
- Galliford Try starts East Midlands Airport expansionGalliford Try has begun work on a Ł4.4M project to build more aircraft parking space at East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Aviation Industry
- Deadline set to be extended for Alitalia rescue planAn April 30 deadline for the presentation of a new business plan to rescue Alitalia looked set to be extended after Italian railway company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), which is expected to lead the relaunch, said it had discussed the possibility of an extension at a board meeting. read more
- Air France increases frequencies for winter 2019-20 scheduleAir France has made modest changes in its winter 2019-20 schedules, increasing frequencies rather than the number of destinations. read more
- Lufthansa stops Eurowings growth plans as 1Q losses mountLufthansa on April 30 decided to stop any planned growth of its low-fare brand Eurowings as that unit’s financial performance continued to deteriorate in the first quarter. read more
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- Therapy dogs brought in to Scottish airport for stressed passengersGiven that flying is now the safest form of travel, it is relatively rare to meet someone these days who suffers from aviophobia.
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