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London assembly says no to airport expansion

The London Assembly, an elected watchdog that oversees the mayor’s policies and decisions, has snubbed demands from a number of the UK aviation industry’s biggest players for expansion of Heathrow airport in order to boost capacity. In its submission to …

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ABTA makes its stand on airport development

The UK's Association of British Travel Agents, ABTA, has submitted its opinions to the Airports Commission on how Britain's airport infrastructure should be improved. The UK's well documented airport

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Air travellers prioritise shorter queues, according to research

According to research carried out by ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents, the average air traveller's wish list is topped by a desire for shorter queues. When asked

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IAG Chief Criticises UK Government on Airport Expansion

International Airlines Group (IAG), the UK-based parent company of Iberia and British Airways, has criticised the UK government policy for increasing airport capacity in the southeast of the

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GTMC Narrows Ten Most Required Routes from London

Guild of Travel Management Companies, a UK-based professional association of travel companies, is reporting that the UK is currently in need of at least 10 new direct air

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Former UK Transport Secretary Says New Hub Airport Could Prove Too Costly

With London Heathrow airport operating at around 96 percent of its capacity, the UK authorities are looking at a proposed new hub airport to be located close to

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ABTA Urges Government to Develop Airport Strategy

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), a UK-based travel agents association, is urging the British government to consider developing a sustainable strategy for airports. The association is stressing

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Airports in UK Offer Varying Services to People with Access Needs

Airports in the UK may not be equally accessible to people with access needs, even as the country is hosting the 2012 Paralympic Games. The flight search site, CheapFlightsFinder.com,

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British Travellers Find Large Airports Confusing

British air passengers find that long queues and expansive airports that are difficult to navigate around, take away the fun of flying, although many enjoy a spot of

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Growing popularity of meet and greet parking

The inclination for travellers to avoid lengthy transfer times from airport car parks to terminals has lead to an increase in popularity for the 'meet and greet' services