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Tuesday, 12 May 2020

BBC News

• Coronavirus: Branson to sell Galactic stake to prop up VirginThe billionaire hopes to raise $500m to support his businesses including Virgin Atlantic.

Financial Times

• Airlines seek aid, WeWork rent, renewable energyUK aviation industry warns government it is facing an ‘existential crisis’ due to coronavirus restrictions
• Johnson's 14-day quarantine plan causes cabinet divisionsMinisters view that it would unravel reflected in airline and tourism industry
• Space Jam: Can Branson’s Galactic venture save his Virgin empire?

The Scotsman

• Edinburgh Airport boss warns UK quarantine is 'significant backwards step'The chief executive of Edinburgh International Airport has warned the UK Government's plan for a 14-day quarantine for incoming travellers would have a "very serious" impact on the industry.

The Telegraph

• CORONAVIRUS: LBA prepares for quarantining travellersLEEDS-BRADFORD Aiport (LBA) is underway with preparations for quarantining travellers arriving into the country.

Times Online

• Coronavirus: BA scraps plans to increase flights over quarantine fears [subscription]British Airways will operate a “minimal” number of flights in and out of the UK because of government proposals to quarantine air passengers, according to the head of the airline’s parent company.

Bristol Live

• Airbus managers sacked for gross misconduct over deal worth €7mOne of the employees, who went to tribunal, had worked there for almost 40 years

Manchester Evening News

• Ryanair announces plan to restore 40% of flight schedule from JulyBudget airline Ryanair has announced plans to restore 40% of its flight schedule from July 1.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Uncertainty over quarantine proposal, says Stansted Airport bossThe boss of Stansted Airport has called upon the government to produce a plan for restarting the aviation industry after the Covid-19 crisis by the end of May.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Coronavirus: Airlines warned over passenger refund rightsThe aviation watchdog has warned airlines that they are legally required to provide refunds to customers who had their flights cancelled because of the coronavirus. By law, plane operators must refund customers within seven days if their flight is cancelled. But with fewer than 10% of UK flights taking off, airlines are struggling to deal with all the requests for refunds. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it could take action against airlines.

Other News Sources

• Surrey skies clear as lockdown results in 40% emissions drop in parts of the countySpelthorne has been the biggest beneficiary of the lockdown, due to its close proximity to Heathrow airport