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What flyers and airlines really want is a runway and the absence of one has turned into a royal pain.
Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago
Transport leaders in the UK like to play a game of constant blame shifting, so it's refreshing to hear experts weigh in with assessments that make sure responsible parties are called out for their failures.
The Guardian | 11 years ago
A British Airways Airbus had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow, and the disruption spiraled, forcing nearly 200 flight cancellations. UK travelers on bank holiday saw their plans in jeopardy.
David Millward, Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago
Airports, like airlines, have quickly caught on to the customer service uses of Twitter and, in the process, have discovered a personality that furthers their mission of becoming destinations in their own right.
Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago
Given Virgin Atlantic's recent woes, it looks like Delta is teaming up with a weaker partner than it had envisioned. In the future, entering SkyTeam seems like a no-brainer for Virgin.
Kari Lundgren, Bloomberg | 11 years ago
Much of airport innovation is focused on mobile technology and adding local touches to a global hub, but the building everything is housed in is another point of pride for cities to show off.
Skift | 11 years ago
The mandatory fees passengers have to pay to get out of London are now staggering. Will an extra few pounds be the straw that breaks the camel's back?
Simon Calder, The Independent | 11 years ago
Looking to economic decline as the way out of a poorly planned situation is likely the worst way to solve this problem. Why is it so hard for Britain to have a sensible transportation policy?
Gwyn Topham, The Guardian | 11 years ago
No matter whether the government ultimately decides to expand an existing hub or create a new one, private-sector investments won’t adequately cover the costs of the major project.
Thomas Penny, Bloomberg | 11 years ago
If it wasn't for the stranded passengers it would be fun to watch these two UK travel icons go at it over a matter that's completely out of their control.
Laura Donnelly, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago