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Don’t throw good money after bad is a sound principle, and for years alarm bells have been ringing over the moneypit that the HS2 project has become, says Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer.
Saturday, 24 August 2019
BBC News
- British Airways strike: BA pilots announce September datesBritish Airways pilots will strike on 9, 10 and 27 September in a dispute over pay, union Balpa says.
The Independent
- Ryanair named worst brand for customer service in Which? surveyAirline comes bottom out of 100 British businesses
The Telegraph
- BA accuses its pilots of 'destroying' travel plans of its customers after rejecting pay offer of double average salary [subscription]British Airways has accused its pilots of "destroying the travel plans of tens of thousands" after a union announced they are to stage a series of strikes and demand twice the pay of the average pilot.
Times Online
- The Times view on the cosst of rail and air fares: Cheaper to Fly [subscription]Rail fares are forcing passengers to travel by plane, despite the environmental costs
Conservative Party
- Iain Dale: Were the Prime Minister to pull the plug on HS2, would he call time on Heathrow expansion too?Iain Dale presents the evening show on LBC Radio, and is the author of the forthcoming book ‘Why can’t we all just get along’. More by this author Iain Dale: Don’t mention the war, please. Why Johnson was wrong to suggest Hammond and company are collaborators. Iain Dale: Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Cummings? Iain Dale: There are good ministers left behind by the Government’s drastic shuffle I have very mixed feelings about HS2. I am usually all in favour of visionary transport infrastructure projects. I rather liked the idea of the Boris Island Airport, and still regret that he didn’t make it part of his leadership campaign. I also think high speed rail is a good thing.
London Evening Standard
- BA 100: How Standard got the scoop on historic British Airways flight Boarding was speedy by today's standards and there was no tussle over who go the window seat.
New Civil Engineer
- Airline chief questions ‘spiralling’ Heathrow expansion costThe boss of British Airways’ parent company has criticised Heathrow Airport Ltd [HAL] for expansion costs, which he argues are “spiralling out of control”.
Aviation Industry
- US DOT appoints members to safety, certification advisory panelUS Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary Elaine Chao on Aug. 22 announced the appointment of 22 members to an expert committee that will provide guidance on issues related to aviation safety and certification of new aircraft. read more
- Transat A.T. shareholders OK takeover by Air Canada Shareholders of Montreal-based Transat A.T. voted Aug. 23 in favor of Air Canada’s takeover bid, ending months of uncertainty and paving the way for review by Canadian regulatory authorities in the coming weeks. read more
- British Airways pilots call for September strikesThe British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) announced Aug. 23 that British Airways (BA) pilots will strike for three days in September in pursuit of a pay claim. read more
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