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Sunday, 31 July 2016

The Guardian

• Airport drinks ban? What a joyless prospect | Barbara EllenThere’s more than a touch of class warfare at play in plans to curb drinking opportunities before flyingAt first glance, the proposed crackdown on the sale and consumption of alcohol in British airports seems a no-brainer. Why should airport staff or plane crew be forced to deal with abusive or violent passengers? In an era of critical security issues, why should police time be wasted on inebriates? Does it enhance the journey when people have alcohol-fuelled “disagreements” in their seats or someone vomits into their cupped hands on take-off?On this note, I’d like to apologise for my past mis...

The Telegraph

• Airlines warn Britain's airports are becoming a 'wild west' with fast food chains and coffee shops selling alcohol to passengers�

Times Online

• SNP will replace air passenger duty despite strong opposition [Subscription]The Scottish government is to push through reducing and replacing air passenger duty (APD) despite an official consultation showing that majority opinion is against a cut in the tax.

Mail Online

• Ryanair passengers travelling with an under-12 must pay for reserved seat The Dublin-based airline said allowing passengers to choose to be randomly allocated seats has led to 'boarding issues', as crews try to re-seat adults and children who have been separated.

Edinburgh Evening News

• SNP to press on with plans to scrap air passenger dutyTHE Scottish Government is to press ahead with plans to scrap air passenger duty (APD) despite a majority of people who responded to a public consultation raising concerns about the move.

Other Regional Press

• Will Heathrow expansion ever be cleared for take off?Ever since the first passengers departed from the newly created Heathrow Airport in 1946, the debate over its expansion has rumbled on. One year on since the Airports Commission recommended a third runway, concerns remain over country’s most significant infrastructure project. Express news editor Paul Miles spoke with external affairs director at the airport, Nigel Milton, to discuss the expansion plans and whether he believes they will ever be cleared for take off.

Other News Sources

• SNP vows to push on with APD cut, despite environmental concernsFinance Secretary Derek Mackay has vowed to push on with plans to cut Air Passenger Duty (APD) in half by the end of the parliamentary term, despite its own consultation analysis showing the majority of respondents had raised environmental concerns over the plans.