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SENIOR West Yorkshire politicians have called for a regional transport body to break its silence on air travel and its impact on the environment.

Delivering the £1bn project will be one of the most 'ambitious and complex programmes' Welsh Government has undertaken says minister

Morocco bans UK flights due to Covid cases risingSeveral airlines have been told by the Moroccan government that flights will be suspended.

With seaports jammed, cargoes are taking to the skiesCompanies desperate to get hold of parts and goods in the run-up to Christmas are turning to airlines to fulfil orders

Jet2 sees surge in winter holiday demand from passengersJET2.com and Jet2holidays have reported demand for winter holidays is returning to pre-pandemic levels as they add even more flights and holidays to the Canary Islands and Turkey for Winter 21/22 from Leeds Bradford Airport, following strong demand from holidaymakers looking to enjoy some winter sunshine.
Councillors say climate plan needs to acknowledge impact of the expansion of Leeds Bradford AirportSENIOR West Yorkshire politicians have called for a regional transport body to break its silence on air travel and its impact on the environment.

Cardiff Airport on the pandemic the outlook for passenger numbers and climate changePassenger numbers are currently just 10% of pre-pandemic levels but the outlook is encouraging

Climate impact costs of airports treble, as airport expansion battles continueUttlesford District Council, which had opposed the expansion of Stansted Airport, has had its application for the Judicial Review (of the Planning Inspectorateâ€™s decision to approve the airportâ€™s expansion plans) … The post Climate impact costs of airports treble, as airport expansion battles continue appeared first on Aviation Environment Federation.

‘Drop expansion plans’ Climate Change Committee chair tells airportsThe UK must drop plans for airport expansion if it is to meet carbon reduction targets, the head of the Climate Change Committee has warned the aviation industry.