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BBC News
- New Virgin staff pay for checksVirgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.
Birmingham Post
- Boris Island v Birmingham Airport: The debate over UK's air traffic expansionDoes the UK need the ‘Boris Island’ airport in the Thames Estuary or is there a solution to be found at existing facilities in the regions? Experts from both camps offer their arguments.
Other Regional Press
- Airport verdict: On your bike, BorisA landmark poll has found less than one in five people support plans for a Thames Estuary airport.
Aviation Industry
- Malev loses survival battleCarrier stops flying after 66 years as cash runs out
- Air Berlin to join Oneworld in MarchGerman airline and subsidiary Niki will join alliance on March 20
- Ryanair moves into Budapest following Malev demiseNo-frills giant to open Hungary base on February 17
- Kingfisher's entry into Oneworld deferredIndian carrier given more time to improve its finances
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- Ryanair Launches “Cash Passport” in Ireland Ryanair today launched the ‘Ryanair Cash Passport' in Ireland. The MasterCard prepaid card (managed by Access Prepaid Worldwide) will replace other MasterCard Prepaid cards as the only way to...
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