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Tuesday, 24 November 2015

BBC News

• Airport posts record passenger numbersManchester Airport records the highest passenger numbers in its 77-year history.

Financial Times

• Regional airports back Heathrow expansionFillip comes just before government decides where to add air capacity in the south-east

The Guardian

• British Airways chief: build toll roads to help foot 'outrageous' Heathrow billWillie Walsh criticises Airport Commission’s £17.6bn cost estimate for third runway and calls for new ways to pay for improved road and rail links
• BA pilot's eye damaged by 'military' laser shone into cockpit at HeathrowHalf of all pilots targeted in past year but latest incident involved laser used in weaponry, says pilots’ association A British Airways pilot has reportedly been left with significant damage to his eyesight after a “military-strength” laser was shone into the cockpit of his plane landing at Heathrow, in what appears to be the most serious laser attack to date in the UK.The pilot suffered a burned retina in his right eye and has not worked since, according to the head of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa). Continue reading...

The Herald

• Glasgow airport selling alcohol in sealed bags to cut disruption on planesSome UK airport shops are selling alcohol in sealed bags in a bid to reduce disruption caused by drunk passengers, the aviation minister has said.

The Telegraph

• BA pilot's eyes damaged in Heathrow laser attack'Military strength' device shone into cockpit during landing prompts warning over growing threat

London Evening Standard

• Revealed: BA pilot 'left with severe eye damage after 'military strength' laser attack near Heathrow'A British Airways co-pilot was left with severe eye damage after a “military strength” laser was shone into his cockpit, a union boss has claimed. 
• Airports begin selling alcohol in sealed bags to quell wave of boozy passengersA pair of UK airports have begun selling alcohol in sealed bags that cannot be opened in-flight in the hope of cutting disruption caused by boozy passengers.

Other Regional Press

• Airport opens new prayer roomLondon Luton Airport (LLA) has opened a new multi-faith airside Prayer Room which is available for staff and departing passengers to use around the clock.

Aviation Industry

• IAG open to LCC tie-ups, further acquisitions International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh is open to further airline acquisitions and low-cost carrier partnerships, he told delegates at the UK Aviation Conference 2015. read more
• United Airlines, pilots agree on contract extensionUnited Airlines and its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have reached an agreement in principle for a contract extension covering more than 12,000 pilots. read more
• IAG looking for more acquisitionsWalsh expects “more consolidation” within European airline sector
• Lufthansa cabin crew set for new strikeUnion calls for stoppage later this week as pay dispute continues