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Tuesday, 13 May 2025

BBC News

• Heathrow Airport sees busiest April on recordHeathrow Airport said last month was its busiest April on record, with nearly 7.1 million passengers being served.

Financial Times

• British Airways boss says ‘game-changing’ AI has helped cut delaysAirline had been grappling with a rising number of disrupted flights since the end of the pandemic

City AM

• Heathrow airport scores record AprilHeathrow Airport reported an increase in transatlantic passenger traffic in April despite President Donald Trump's policy changes sparking a sharp downturn in US tourism.

Local Government

• West Sussex district included on final Surrey LGR optionsCrawley and Reigate & Banstead BCs have submitted a proposal to form a new cross border unitary centred around Gatwick airport for the government to consider as part of local government reorganisaiton in Surrey.

Manchester Evening News

• Manchester Airport shares images of ‘new-look’ Terminal 3The airport has announced plans to 'rejuvenate' Terminal 3, including more seating options, new food and drink outlets, and an expanded dining area

Yorkshire Post

• Exclusive:Fresh progress on Doncaster Sheffield Airport reopening with airspace updateDoncaster Sheffield Airport has taken a step closer to opening, with the Civil Aviation Authority starting to assess the future airspace.

Other News Sources

• Glasgow Airport to serve up new restaurants and retailers with £3.7m. investmentGlasgow Airport is to receive £3.7 million investment serving up new catering and retail units to help enhance the overall passenger experience.
• Step forward for reopening of former Doncaster Sheffield Airport - key decision passes hurdleThe reopening of the former Doncaster Sheffield Airport has taken a step forward with the news that a decision on airspace has passed a key hurdle.