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Sunday, 29 January 2012

The Guardian

• Thousands of passengers stranded as Spanair ceases operationsSpain's government takes legal action against airline over its sudden closure and cancellation of flights Spain's government has launched legal action against Spanair after it ceased operations, resulting in cancellation of 220 flights and affecting thousands of passengers.The airline's sudden shutdown violates the country's aviation regulations, a minister said on Saturday. An estimated 22,000 passengers who had booked seats on Spanair flights now have to make alternative arrangements and seek reimbursements. Spanair, owned by a consortium based in the northeastern region of Catalonia, shut ...

Daily Express

• Bacon butties fuelling easyJet revenue boostA COMBINATION of more business passengers, increased baggage charges and higher spending on extras such as bacon sandwiches has sent easyJet revenues climbing.

Manchester Evening News

• Manchester Airport’s ‘sky high’ parking hike blastedCar parking charges have gone up at Manchester Airport “ with visitors having to pay £2.50 for just 30 minutes. The fees for the short-stay car parks at the airport™s three terminals have increased by up to 25 per cent, the M.E.N. can reveal.

Blackpool Gazette

• New Paris link for Blackpool AirportIT’S time to say Bonjour Blackpool.For holidaymakers can swap their iconic skyline featuring Blackpool Tower for one featuring its taller Parisien counterpart.

Other Regional Press

• Airport fire exerciseAN AIRPORT fire crew from Southampton has been busy taking part in emergency exercises in Portsmouth.