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- France moves to ban short-haul domestic flightsFrench lawmakers have moved to ban short-haul internal flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.
- World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says.
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- Virgin Atlantic boss warns on long-term hit to business travelShai Weiss questions whether corporate trips will ever fully recover from pandemic
- United Airlines to repay some of its US government bailoutCarrier taps investors for $9bn and says it will pay off a $520m portion of its debt to taxpayers
- Heathrow to treble taxi pick-up fee from JulyDrivers warn rise in passenger collection charge from 3.60 to 10 will be devastating for business
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- Heathrow risks boardroom split over plan to raise 2.8bn [subscription]Heathrow is facing the spectre of a divided boardroom over its plan to raise billions of pounds from airlines and customers by increasing airport prices.
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- Countdown for ensuring Britains space programme takes off - Mark Garnier MP {subscription]nation like Britain needs a strong space sector and our well-developed economy should always strive to improve productivity. Space is a sector that, necessarily, has the most advanced requirements for technical skills, and is one that provides a vast array of services.
- France bans short flights if theres a train [subscription]Flights to domestic destinations that can be reached by train in two and half hours are to be banned under measures approved by French MPs.
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- Southampton Airport expansion approved as council overrules its own committeeSouthampton Airports expansion plans have been given the green light, after Eastleigh Borough Council overruled its own area committee.
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- France to ban short domestic flights that can be replaced by trainsFrench MPs voted on Monday to ban short domestic flights that can be replaced by train journeys lasting two and a half hours or less.
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