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Tuesday, 01 October 2024

Financial Times

• Qatar Airways agrees to buy 25% stake in Virgin AustraliaAustralia’s second-largest carrier would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal
• Aircraft owners prepare for ‘mega trial’ in dispute with insurers over planes stuck in RussiaAIG, Chubb and Lloyd’s of London among those facing multibillion-dollar claim

Daily Express

• The £1 billion airport that was the largest in the world – but it never gets usedCanada's Montreal-Mirabel Airport was built with big ambitions in mind but has not seen a commercial flight take off since 2004.

Other Regional Press

• Renegotiations, transport and Teesside Airport: What was discussed at TVCA meetingAs well as agreement on the response to the Tees Valley Review recommendations, cabinet heard that the entire transport plan may have to be re-reviewed

Other News Sources

• Inclusive airports: Promoting awareness and positive disability perceptionsFollowing revelations about the treatment of air travellers with disabilities, Chris Jay, Managing Director and Founder of Bascule Disability Training, explores steps airports can take to foster a positive perception of disability.
• Newcastle Airport scoops another big national travel industry awardNewcastle Airport is celebrating after being named UK and Irish Airport of the Year at the 2024 Travel Industry Awards - one of the travel industry's most respected accolades.
• Travel expert gives warning as new biometric checks come into force at airportsThe EU has changed its rules to verify their identity