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The Scottish Government has been urged to explain its ferry procurement after being accused of a “scandalous” waste of £110 million.
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A CHESHIRE MP who opposes HS2 wants the controversial Bill brought back before Parliament and voted on in its entirety to see if it still has the support of the Commons.
Monday, 02 May 2022
BBC News
- Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New YorkAustralia's carrier says its new fleet will be capable of direct flights to any city in the world.
Financial Times
- Qantas signs Airbus order for world’s longest direct flights from AustraliaAirline acquires 12 aircraft to operate 20-hour flights to London and New York by 2025
The Guardian
- Qantas announces plans for non-stop flights from Sydney to New York and LondonAirline plans flights from south-east Australia by end of 2025 to run up to 20 hours and be among world's longest. Qantas has unveiled details of the ultra-long-haul aircraft it plans to run on non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York by the end of 2025, as questions are raised about the emissions benefits and spending priorities of the airline.Confirming reports that have swirled in recent days,
Belfast Telegraph
- Research says passport delays could cost £1.1 billion in cancelled summer tripsNew research has warned that delays in passport processing could cost £1.1 billion in cancelled trips this summer.
- New Zealand welcomes back international tourists as pandemic rules easedNew Zealand has begun welcoming back tourists from Britain, the US, Canada, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years after dropping most of its remaining pandemic border restrictions.
- Qantas promises non-stop flights from London to SydneyQantas has promised to start direct flights from Sydney to London by late 2025.
Birmingham Mail
- Live updates: Birmingham Airport passengers 'miss flights' after 'two hour security queues'Frustrated Birmingham Airport passengers have reported missing flights after 'huge queues' at security. Holiday-makers hoping to get away for the Bank Holiday have ended up forking out up to £100 on new tickets, they claimed.
Birmingham Post
- Order for the world's longest commercial flight set to boost Airbus BroughtonQantas Airways is set to announce a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of nonstop flights from Sydney to London
Manchester Evening News
- Manchester Airport passengers forced to queue out the door in 'crazy' scenes this morningPassengers have criticised Manchester Airport over "crazy" queues this morning. Images show people queuing out of the door at Terminal 1 as they attempted to check luggage in.
C.N.N.
- Qantas reveals details of record-breaking Project Sunrise flightsWith an order of 12 Airbus 350 planes, Qantas has taken a major step toward launching direct flights between Australia and New York and London.
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