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Freight companies have told Newsnight they will refuse boarding to lorries that do not have the right paperwork.
Northern rail could lose franchise after year of passenger misery
The government could terminate the Northern rail franchise if performance does not improve, the transport secretary, Chris Grayling, said, after more than a year of misery for passengers.
Chris Grayling claims his greatest achievement is Heathrow’s third runway — but it hasn’t been built
Transport Secretary admits mistakes during his three year tenure in what was likely his final committee appearance
HS2 parkway station in South Yorkshire set to be scrapped as mayor unveils "landmark" vision for county's rail services
Stalled plans for a £300m parkway station as part of the HS2 route through South Yorkshire look set to be scrapped entirely after proposals were unveiled for a separate facility as part of the high-speed Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
Thursday, 18 July 2019
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- Should I offset my summer holiday flights?As more of us worry about our carbon emissions, how can you offset your air travel?
- KLM breastfeeding policy causes turbulenceDutch airline KLM has asked mothers to cover up when breastfeeding, in response to complaints.
The Guardian
- Air France could face trial over 2009 crash of Rio-Paris flightProsecutors say airline knew of problems with Airbus A330 plane that crashed, killing 228 people
- KLM tells breastfeeding women they may be asked to cover upAirline provokes outcry with response after woman says she was asked to cover herself with a blanket
The Independent
- Delta to carry Narcan on planes after passenger 'carried out in body bag' following overdoseExperts tell airlines to practice 'harm reduction' by carrying the drug meant to reverse overdoses on each flight
- Cheap flights blamed as skin cancer rates soar by 45 per cent in a decadeJetting off to warmer climes increases chances of permanent sun damage, with men and under 50s seeing biggest melanoma rise
- Environmental damage caused by travel and tourism to be assessed by MPsEnvironmental Audit Committee will consider the local impact of 'over tourism' and the global effects of the travel industry
City AM
- Easyjet grows revenue in ‘robust’ quarter as new COO joinsEasyjet boosted revenue 11 per cent to £1.8bn in its third quarter, the airline revealed today, saying it is on schedule to hit market expectations on profit.
i News
- Chris Grayling claims his greatest achievement is Heathrow’s third runway — but it hasn’t been builtTransport Secretary admits mistakes during his three year tenure in what was likely his final committee appearance
London Evening Standard
- 'Abusive' passenger ordered to pay £85k after RAF jets escort Jet2 plane back to StanstedA passenger who allegedly tried to storm the cockpit of a Jet2 plane has been sent an £85,000 bill by the airline.
- KLM airline facing backlash after warning that breastfeeding mothers might be asked to cover upAn airline is facing backlash after warning that breastfeeding mothers might be asked to cover up to avoid offending fellow passengers.
Aviation Industry
- AirAsia’s cargo unit co-invests in EasyParcelAirAsia is trying boost its cargo and logistics business by investing in and partnering with a Malaysia-based e-commerce and parcel delivery company. read more
- Wizz Air cuts frequencies on A320 delivery delay Central and Eastern European airline Wizz Air will reduce frequencies on some routes from Kiev (Ukraine) and Warsaw (Poland) in August because of an aircraft delivery delay. read more
- El Al set to retire remaining Boeing 747s El Al Israel Airlines will retire its remaining three Boeing 747-400s by the end of October, the carrier said July 16. read more
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