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A fleet of so-called eco-buses, backed with millions of pounds of public money, could be banned from Scotland’s low-emission zones as they still breach pollution regulations, The Sunday Times has learnt.
Aer Lingus announces replacement flights after collapse of Stobart Air
The sudden announcement led to the cancellation of several flights on Saturday from Dublin and Belfast City airports to UK cities.
Sunday, 13 June 2021
BBC News
- Aer Lingus stops most Belfast City Airport flights after Stobart Air collapseFlights to several UK destinations are affected but the airline is offering some customers alternatives.
Financial Times
- India's biggest domestic airline braces for third Covid-19 waveIndiGo Airlines CEO is building $1bn war chest in case new outbreak disrupts regional travel
- Stobart Air blames Covid for collapseCharter carrier operated more than 900 flights a week across 30 routes throughout Western Europe
Times Online
- Pandemic blamed for Stobart Air collapse [subscription]High Court protection last summer. Up to 1,000 staff are expected to leave DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, as it adjusts to the lower traffic due to the pandemic.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Aer Lingus routes cancelled from Leeds Bradford as Stobart Air goes bustFLIGHTS from Leeds Bradford Airport to Belfast have all been cancelled after Stobart Air, which contracted Aer Lingus to run the route, went bust.
London Evening Standard
- Aer Lingus announces replacement flights after collapse of Stobart AirThe sudden announcement led to the cancellation of several flights on Saturday from Dublin and Belfast City airports to UK cities.
Other News Sources
- Stobart Air shuts down all operations, will be liquidatedStobart Air (Dublin) today suddenly announced it was ending its Aer Lingus franchise and ceasing all operations.
- Airlines accused of lobbying against stronger EU climate policy Aviation giants including British Airways' parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) and Ryanair have been accused of opposing proposals for stronger climate policy in the European Union (EU), as the bloc works towards a 2050 net-zero target.
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