Onboard Smoke Prompts Airbus Emergency Landing

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Airport International Reporter on 02/05/2013 - 06:25:00

Onboard Smoke Prompts Airbus Emergency Landing

An Airbus A330 has completed an emergency landing in Bermuda following reports of a fire breaking out on board. All crew and passengers landed safely.

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LAX Airport Approves Major Modernization Plan

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Airport International Reporter on 01/05/2013 - 06:05:00

LAX Airport Approves Major Modernization Plan

A modernization plan, anticipated to cost around $5 billion, has been approved for Los Angeles International Airport, despite heavy opposition from neighborhood groups.

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Spanish Airport Break-In Teens Arrested

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Airport International's Lead Reporter on 30/04/2013 - 10:40:00

Spanish Airport Break-In Teens Arrested

Two teenagers responsible for 30,000 Euros worth of aircraft damage at Madrid-Barajas Airport are arrested and are now set to be charged.

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Sydney Airport Receive Poor Service Ranking

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Airport International Reporter on 30/04/2013 - 05:00:00

Sydney Airport Receive Poor Service Ranking

Sydney airport has received a poor service ranking despite an increase in profits. The airport came last, behind Australia's major five airports.

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London Airport Landing Fees Revision Due

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Airport International's Lead Reporter on 29/04/2013 - 07:00:00

London Airport Landing Fees Revision Due

Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airport landing fees set to increase, with Civil Aviation Authority's proposed changes to become effective between April 2014 and April 2019.

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Israel's Airport Email Security Checks Are Lawful

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Airport International's Lead Reporter on 25/04/2013 - 05:30:00

Israel's Airport Email Security Checks Are Lawful

Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel can expect to have their email accounts checked by security staff if they exhibit what are considered "suspicious signs"

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Most Expensive Airport Taxi Transfers Revealed

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Airport International Reporter on 24/04/2013 - 10:00:00

Most Expensive Airport Taxi Transfers Revealed

A study has been conducted revealing the most expensive airport transfers with taxis from Copenhagen's airport ranking at number one.

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Virgin Seat-to-Seat Service Promotes In-Flight Fun

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Airport International's Lead Reporter on 24/04/2013 - 07:55:00

Virgin Seat-to-Seat Service Promotes In-Flight Fun

Virgin America's 'Red' seat-to-seat delivery service lets passengers communicate with other passengers by buying them food or drink and even texting them in secret

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TSA Drops Passenger Knife Rule For Now

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Airport International's Lead Reporter on 23/04/2013 - 10:05:00

TSA Drops Passenger Knife Rule For Now

It had been widely-expected and a source of some contention but the US TSA won't now be allowing passengers' pocketknives back on commercial aircraft

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British Airways Airbus A350 Order

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Airport International's Lead Reporter on 23/04/2013 - 05:50:00

British Airways Airbus A350 Order

18 Airbus A350-1000 twin-engined airliners for the UK's flagship carrier, with an option in place for 18 more further down the line. The total contract value is £3.9bn

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