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Motorists in Edinburgh face the worst traffic queues in the country, according to a new report revealing the city as the most congested in the UK.
Politicians must get on board with rail reforms - Paul Plummer [Subscription]
year ago, the rail industry, together with passenger watchdog Transport Focus, launched a national consultation in to how to overhaul Britain’s outdated and often confusing fares system. That landmark “Easier Fares” consultation received almost 20,000 responses, demonstrating the public’s overwhelming desire for an up to date, simpler to use and better value fares system. Today, we are publishing new data showing that, still, three-quarters of passengers agree that rail fares reform should be a priority.
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- Birmingham Airport parking: Drivers 'unable to retrieve cars'Just Park and Fly has its licence to operate at Birmingham Airport ended after complaints.
- Boeing warns of potential wing faults in some 737 jetsThe planemaker's warning follows the grounding of the 737 Max after the Ethiopian Airlines crash.
- Why do airlines still mislay 25 million bags a year?Lost luggage is the bane of air travel, so can better tracking technology address the issue?
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- Faults in 737’s wings add to Boeing woesBoeing admitted it has found defective parts in the wings of more than 200 of its 737 Max aircraft.
Aviation Industry
- Icelandair to lay off 24 pilots on MAX grounding; cancels hiring plansIcelandair will lay off 24 pilots and will not be hiring 21 new pilots, because of the ongoing worldwide grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX. read more
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- Airlines scramble to overcome polluter stigma as 'flight shame' movement grows In Lorna Greenwood’s London home, there is a shelf lined with travel guides. But the 32-year-old mother and former government employment lawyer has given up flying.
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