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Qantas Cuts Nonstop Perth-Heathrow

Qantas has temporarily dropped its nonstop Perth-Heathrow flights, routing passengers via Singapore because of Middle East airspace restrictions, with nonstop services due back on 1 February 2027.

Guildford Rail Works Hit Gatwick

Engineering works close several railway lines through Guildford on 18 and 25 October, disrupting Reading-Gatwick and Waterloo services, with replacement buses covering the gaps.

Stansted's 24,000-Panel Solar Farm

Stansted has switched on a new 24,000-panel solar farm capable of meeting the airport's peak electricity demand on sunny days, part of its push toward net-zero operations by 2038.

Drivers Protest Driverless Taxis

London private hire drivers protested outside TfL's annual dinner at the Guildhall, demanding Mayor Sadiq Khan and TfL halt driverless taxis after a critical London Assembly report questioned the capital's readiness for autonomous transport.

Government Reviews Drop-Off Fees

The Government has launched a review of UK airport drop-off charges after RAC research found fees at the 20 busiest airports rose by nearly a third in a year, with Gatwick and Stansted now charging £10 for a short stop.

Luton's £9 Drop-Off Fee Anger

A new passenger survey finds strong praise for Luton Airport's fast security — most passengers through in under five minutes — alongside overwhelming anger over its £9 drop-off and pick-up charge.

Griffin Loses £20.5m Tax Case

Addison Lee founder Sir John Griffin has lost a tax tribunal case worth over £20.5 million after HMRC successfully argued he was domiciled in England rather than Ireland throughout seven disputed tax years.

Airport Public Transport Rises

The CAA's full 2025 passenger survey shows public transport's share of airport journeys climbing to 38%, with a stark gap between London City's 66% and East Midlands' 10% — while satisfaction holds at 8.39 out of 10.

Birmingham Airport's £2bn Plan

Birmingham Airport has published a draft £2 billion Master Plan targeting around 30 million passengers a year by 2041, with a much larger terminal and more aircraft stands but no new runway.

London to Edinburgh by Train

Direct trains now connect London and Edinburgh in around four and a half hours, and more families are choosing the scenic East Coast Main Line route over flying for their next Scottish break.

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