Airlines
A planned 3-day walkout by refuelling teams at Heathrow Airport is set to bring significant disruption to thousands of passengers scheduled to fly with some of the world's leading airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, and Emirates. The strike, organised by the Unite union, is in response to
Airlines
Lord Deighton, a former Treasury official, investment banker, and chief executive of the London Olympic Organisation Committee, has come to the defense of John Holland-Kaye, the chief executive of Heathrow airport. Deighton pinned the blame for the airport's staffing shortages and subsequent travel chaos on airlines, accusing them
Airports
Thousands of air passengers have been disrupted over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend due to flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Heathrow and Gatwick. The issues have been exacerbated by British Airways and easyJet, with Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent for The Independent, highlighting the problems on BBC News
Airports
The summer holiday season has arrived, and with it, chaos at London's Heathrow Airport. British Airways has cancelled at least 124 short-haul flights, while EasyJet has cancelled at least 31 flights at Gatwick. The cancellations have left thousands of passengers frustrated, with many describing the queues as "
Airports
A deadly attack struck near Kabul airport on [yesterday], killing and wounding an unknown number of civilians and US troops as President Joe Biden withdraws American forces from the country. The blast followed warnings of security threats, which have complicated efforts to provide safe passage for thousands of people. Western
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As the deadline for US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan approaches on August 31, the situation remains precarious, with security threats outside the Kabul airport and tens of thousands of at-risk Afghans potentially left behind. Despite evacuation efforts, up to 15,000 US citizens remain in Afghanistan, and thousands of Afghans
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As tensions rise in Afghanistan, Filipino expatriates, estimated to be around 130, face an uncertain future. Scheduled evacuations have been deferred due to chaotic scenes at Kabul's international airport, leaving many in limbo. Despite efforts to ensure their safety, fears of being targeted by the Taliban linger, especially
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Airlines such as United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Emirates are changing their flight routes to avoid Afghanistan airspace as the Taliban takes control of the country. This move is disrupting passenger services to India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, forcing some flights to take longer detours. Air India, one
City councils
Leeds City Councilors voted by nine votes to five to approve the expansion plans for Leeds Bradford Airport, despite concerns about environmental and noise issues. The plans include a new terminal with three main floors, improved vehicle access, and a new rail station. Campaigners argued that the expansion would harm
City councils
Leeds, the largest city in Western Europe without a mass transit system, is on the cusp of a major infrastructure decision. The proposals to upgrade Leeds Bradford Airport, the region's largest airport, have made it to the final stage of consideration. The plans, which include the demolition of
Airports
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is working to enhance security at airports, and Intellicheck Mobilisa has stepped forward with a solution. The company has introduced the Defense ID Security System, a handheld access control product designed to improve security at airports. This innovative technology scans driver licenses against watch
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Travellers at UK airports faced extended delays yesterday as a result of stepped-up security measures implemented in response to the failed terrorist attack in the United States. Passengers on flights to and from the US saw their departures delayed by up to three hours at Heathrow, with shorter delays reported
