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Monday, 21 October 2024

BBC News

• In from the cold: New airports set to open up GreenlandThe Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.
• How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in IndiaAn unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.

Financial Times

• Boeing workers to vote on ending strike in critical week for plane makerUnion members to consider offer on Wednesday that could restart production stalled for more than a month

The Guardian

• New Zealand airport causes stir with sign capping goodbye cuddles to 3 minutesDunedin airport boss says the move is designed to keep traffic flowing in drop-off zones and enable ‘others to have hugs’. Hugging your loved ones goodbye could land you in trouble at a New Zealand airport should your embrace linger too long.The international airport in Dunedin, a city in the South Island, has introduced a three minute cap on cuddles, as part of a broader effort to improve safety and keep traffic flowing at its drop-off zone.

Times Online

• Boeing workers to vote on a 35% pay offer to end their strike [subscription]Union tells its members the deal negotiated by the US labour secretary is 'worthy of your consideration'