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Tuesday, 12 November 2024

BBC News

• London Stansted records 'busiest day in history'It says more than 107,000 passengers passed through the terminal on 27 October.
• Belfast airport sorry after ‘unacceptable’ delaysLong queues on Saturday morning caused passengers to miss their flights.

The Guardian

• Airlines halt flights to Haiti after plane hit by gunfireSpirit Airlines flight heading from Florida to Port-au-Prince diverted to Dominican Republic after flight attendant was grazed by bullet, amid broader violence in Haiti’s capitalHaiti’s international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince, prompting some airlines to suspend operations as the country swore in a new interim prime minister who promised to restore peace.The Spirit Airlines flight headed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Port-Au-Prince was just hundreds of feet from landing in Haiti’s capital when gangs...

The Herald

• Nationalised airport hails fifth year of profit in a row 11th NovemberA nationalised Scottish airport has hailed the "significant achievement" of chalking up five years of profit in a row.
• Airline giant launches advanced aircraft at Scottish airportAn airline and holiday company has hailed the launch of a new aircraft.

Times Online

• Prestwick airport put up for sale after profits rise for fifth year [subscription]Officials are testing the market to see if a buyer can be found for the airport, which was bought by the Scottish government in 2013 for ?1

Mail Online

• Spirit Airlines flight forced to divert after being shot at while trying to landA Spirit Airlines flight has been forced to divert after it was struck by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti on Monday.

Sky News

• Passenger planes hit by gunfire and flight diverted in HaitiTwo commercial planes have been hit by gunfire over the capital of Haiti.

EIN News Subscription

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