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+ ON THE SOAPBOX: Neil Garwood, CEO of Airport Coordination Ltd
Neil Garwood was ON THE SOAPBOX last February regarding the UK airport slot regulations. With this discourse he reaches out globally. ACL oversees 75 major airports in 11 countries.
AirportsUK - The new AOA
Change of government and change of identity.
Amy Johnson, Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman. Who were they?
They were all aviation trailblazers.
British Airways recruits
BA was at Farnborough with a low-key but high-profile display.
Carlisle Lake District Airport update
Whilst the region is the centre of a very popular tourist region, it is cut-off air transport wise. The chances of Carlisle Airport (CAX) reopening in terms of commercial flights look grim.
Emirates in Edinburgh return
Emirates (EK) is to return to Edinburgh and with its well-established Glasgow operation is the only long-haul carrier to offer services from both Scottish airports.
Express Drop-off at Luton Airport
London Luton Airport has improved its drop-off facility. And at no cost to travellers.
Great Northern changes hands
Turkish hotel group Kaya Tourism Group has acquired the historic Grade II-listed Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross.
Heathrow and Air India
Air India has announced plans to roster its flagship A350-900 aircraft onto flights to Heathrow from 1 September.
ITA approved to join Lufthansa
The European Commission approved Lufthansa’s investment in ITA.
Name change for airport
“You can’t be serious”.
Olympics and Paris
If you are visiting Paris this summer, and not just for the Olympics, this guide might be just for you.
One hundred years of MG
Probably the great majority of the 840,000 drivers worldwide who took delivery of an MG car in the last 12 months have no idea what the initials MG stands for.
Pan Am returns
Don’t get too excited. It’s a one-off flying a Boeing 757. And not cheap.
Passport control - Read the rules
Israel beats Europe with new travel regulations.
Record passenger numbers for London
London - Hub of the world for air travel.
Long established as Europe’s busiest city in terms of air passenger numbers London is well on its way to hitting record figures for 2024.
Salon Prive Blenheim 2024
The end of this month sees the annual motoring extravaganza at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, the late summer spectacle held on 27-31 August.
Speed Limiters
Be warned. If you purchase a new car (even if built several years back) it does require an Intelligent Speed Assistant (ISA). This rule does not apply to registered classic vehicles.
Virgin Atlantic abandons China
China is off the map as far as Virgin Atlantic is concerned.
Wi-fi and the London Underground
As fast as it can Transport for London (TfL) is gradually introducing wi-fi across its rail network.
MOTORING AUGUST: KGM Torres K40 Auto
George Loveridge Driving Around for Travel News Update
+ AND FINALLY: Safety takes time
British Airways sets new record.
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