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Wednesday, 30 November 2016

BBC News

• Richmond Park by-election: Airport and Brexit issuesSome of the candidates on why they are standing in the Richmond Park by-election.
• Boeing tax break ruled unlawful by WTOThe US is given 90 days to drop a special tax exemption for the giant aerospace company Boeing because it amounts to an unlawful subsidy.

Mail Online

• London Heathrow arrivals furious over ‘absolute shambles’ at British border  Furious travellers complained of ‘monster’ queues at Heathrow immigration yesterday amid mounting fears of a shortage of border guards.

London Evening Standard

• Heathrow Airport in row over secret recording of Richmond voter quizHeathrow was embroiled in a by-election row today after quizzing Richmond Park residents on whether a legal challenge to a third runway at the airport was a “waste of time and money”.
• Heathrow Airport in row over secret recording of Richmond voter quizHeathrow was embroiled in a by-election row today after quizzing Richmond Park residents on whether a legal challenge to a third runway at the airport was a “waste of time and money”.

Manchester Evening News

• Manchester Airport director calls for direct flight to Japan Stephen Turner asks business community to help build a case for new route

Buying Business Travel

• Liverpool John Lennon airport starts �4m refurb projectWork expected to finish in June next year
• Wizz Air introduces new fare categoryWizz Go includes large cabin bag, 23kg checked-in bag and seat selection

Aviation Industry

• Finnair prepares for flight cancellations over pilot restrictionsFinnair is preparing for possible flight cancellations because of work restrictions set by the Finnish Pilots’ Association after a collective labor agreement expired Nov. 15. read more
• Russia’s passenger traffic up 4% in OctoberRussian airlines carried 7.7 million passengers in October, up 4% year-over-year (YOY), according to Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia. read more