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Sunday, 23 June 2024

BBC News

• Manchester Airport flights disrupted after power cutA
• Aer Lingus cuts 240 flights ahead of pilots' strikeRegional services to and from Belfast and Great Britain will not be affected by strikes, Aer Lingus says.

The Guardian

• Carbon emissions from vans still rising as UK drivers cling to dieselCostly new vehicles, limited choice and scarce charging points are holding back a switch to electric by businessesCarbon emissions from vans in the UK have risen by 63% since 1990, new analysis shows, as cars are getting cleaner.While more people are opting to drive electric or plug-in hybrid cars, van drivers still prefer diesel because electric vans are much more expensive with little choice of models. Continue reading...

The Herald

• Airline launches new route from Edinburgh to CanadaA Scottish airport has welcomed its first direct route to a historic Canadian port city.
• 'Sham': 1000s of lost sailings missing from CalMac's reliability report cardScottish Government-owned CalMac's official ferry reliability report card has been described as a "sham" as it emerged thousands of axed services are not being included, the Herald on Sunday can reveal.

Times Online

• The reality of Aer Lingus strikes in Dublin Airport as holidaymakers face disruption [subscription]Passengers are caught in the middle as airline finds itself at loggerheads with pilots’ union over pay increases
• The British airline boss who rescued 896 people from Ukraine [subscription]Peter Foster, chief executive of the Kazakh airline Air Astana, was in Kyiv when war broke out. He has high hopes despite his carrier no longer flying to Russia
• Uber on collision course with taxman over £1bn VAT bill [subscription]The company has already paid up but wants a refund from HMRC, claiming its charges should be based on profits and not turnover

Daily Express

• Huge new £422m airport to open on Europe holiday island loved by British touristsThe brand new Kastelli International Airport will be able to accommodate much larger aircraft and millions more passengers.

Mail Online

• Packed Virgin Atlantic Boeing jet's windscreen 'cracked at 40,000 feet' on flight from Heathrow to San FranciscoThe incident occurred three hours into the flight as the jet flew between Greenland and Iceland and forced Virgin Flight VS41 to make a U-turn and fly back to the UK on May 27.
• Virgin Atlantic is hit by frightening safety scare after pilot's disturbing secret was exposedAirlines limit pilot flight hours to prevent fatigue and ensure the highest levels of safely. But one pilot for Virgin Atlantic has raised significant safety concerns due to the potential for pilot fatigue.

The Mirror

• Manchester Airport flights chaos as power cut brings mass cancellationsPassengers at Manchester Airport are facing travel chaos as all flights departing are either being cancelled or having severe delays after a power cut in the local area

This is Money

• Wizz Air pay plan for top executives suffers turbulenceWizz Air faces another shareholder revolt over boardroom pay as it plans to give top managers millions of pounds of free shares just for staying with the low-cost carrier.

Sky News

• All flights from Manchester Airport facing cancellations and severe delaysAll flights departing from Manchester Airport are facing cancellations and severe delays after a power cut in the area.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham Airport denies 'two-hour security wait' claims giving own 'max' & 'average' timesBirmingham Airport has responded to a question on why all bag scanning machines are not in use - and given its view on the maximum security queue time - and it vastly differs from the public and our reporter's experience

Daily Post (North Wales)

• 'Daylight robbery' claim as cost of driving one of Wales's most scenic roads has spikedMarine Drive takes motorists around the Great Orme but concerns about 'excessive' rises
• £35,000 price tag for boat parking spot in Welsh seaside villageIt's suitable for both cars and boats

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Manchester Airport issues 'do not come' warning as all flights cancelled after power cutThe airport has warned passengers that there is "widespread disruption" and advised those due to fly from Terminal 3 to come to the airport as normal unless advised otherwise by their airline

Northern Echo

• UK drivers warned of £5,000 fine for splashing pedestriansIf you drive through a puddle and splash a pedestrian, it could result in you receiving a £5,000 fine

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Road restrictions to come in for transport interchange work in Dudley town centreContinuing work to build the Dudley Transport Interchange and install a Metro extension to the town will see traffic restrictions come into place next month.

Cambridge News

• Cambridge MP hopefuls say they will invest in improved cycling and walking routesCandidates were asked about their views on active travel

North Wales Live

• Live updates as Manchester Airport hit by severe delays and cancellations following power cutAll flights from Terminals 1 and 2 including Jet2 flights have been affected after a power cut in the local area

Other Regional Press

• Residents demand 'affordable transport' as bus fare hike leaves people fumingDay and season tickets are set for a hike, but single fares are holding steady at £2, at least until the end of the year.
• Is car insurance fronting illegal? What the penalties areThis is when fronting in car insurance means and that the consequences are if you do it.
• TfL celebrates Taylor Swift's Eras Tour London with new mapTfL is celebrating Taylor Swift Eras Tour at London's Wembley Stadium with a brand new tube map dedicated to the singer.