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- Coronavirus: EasyJet flights return as lockdown easesEasyJet flights are resuming from eight UK airports on mainly domestic routes.
- North Sea US jet crash: Pilot found deadThe F-15C Eagle, from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath crashed shortly after 09:30 BST.
- Coronavirus: EasyJet's first Gatwick to Glasgow and Inverness flights in 11 weeksThe services from Gatwick flew to Glasgow and Inverness with reduced passenger capacity.
- EasyJet boss feels '100% safe' on full planes as flights resumeThe comments come as the airline begins offering a limited numbers of flights on mainly domestic routes.
Financial Times
- United Airlines pledges mileage programme to secure loanUse of frequent flyer scheme as collateral is centrepiece of $10bn-plus financing plan
- Willie Walsh defends British Airways over job cut plansIAG chief hits back at MPs’ report on redundancies and accuses them of ignoring facts
Times Online
- Coronavirus in Scotland: Edinburgh airport prepares to check travellers’ temperatures [Subscription]Temperature-checking technology is being trialled by Edinburgh airport at departures as staff prepare for the return of travel.
- IAG chief Willie Walsh hits back after attack by MPs over British Airways jobs [Subscription]The boss of the British Airways owner has hit back at claims from MPs that the UK flag carrier is a “national disgrace” over the treatment of its staff during the lockdown.
City AM
- Lufthansa seeking to make equivalent of 22,000 jobs redundantGerman flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to make the equivalent of 22,000 full-time roles redundant as it seeks to restructure The post Lufthansa seeking to make equivalent of 22,000 jobs redundant appeared first on CityAM.
Mail Online
- EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic ban alcohol on all flights to limit contact amid coronavirus EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic have banned alcohol on all flights to limit contact between passengers and crew to prevent the spread of coronavirus. British Airways has suspended alcohol on short-haul trips.
This is Money
- Easyjet considering legal action against SteliosChief executive Johan Lundgren said the airline would not rule any measures out after Stelios repeatedly published allegations the company insists are outright lies.
Sky News
- Pilot found dead after US fighter jet crashes into sea off Yorkshire coastThe body of a pilot has been found after a US military jet crashed into the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- US fighter jet crash: Body of pilot found off the coast of Yorkshire The pilot of the US Air Force F15C fighter aircraft that crashed off the north-east coast of England has been found dead - RAF Lakenheath have said.
- Leeds Bradford Airport hygiene pledge to get public flying THE chief executive of Leeds-Bradford Airport has said he hopes new hygiene measures will make passengers confident to fly again as the coronavirus pandemic abates.
Bristol Live
- easyJet's first flight since March takes off from Bristol AirportAnother flight takes off today
Other Regional Press
- Easyjet restarts flights: This is the full list of destinations you can fly to Easyjet has restarted a small number of flights to a limited amount of destinations with stricter cleaning and safety measures.
C.N.N.
- United and other US airlines get more serious on face mask requirementsUnited Airlines and other major carriers say they intend to more strictly enforce mask wearing aboard their planes, including potentially banning passengers who refuse to wear a mask from future flights.
Other News Sources
- Summer holiday compensation rules for operators Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Jet2.com, TUI and Virgin Atlantic Customers have been jumping through hoops to try and get refunds
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- Cyprus to introduce rapid coronavirus tests at airports … coronavirus tests at its airports in the next few … minister said here on Monday. Transport, Communications and Works Minister … results before they leave the airport," Karousos said. Under … , which list the 17 European Union (EU) member states and Norway …
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