UK airlines to run into Brexit turbulence stirred up by the weak pound, warns Moody’s February 3, 2017 The slump in sterling has more damage to do to UK airlines, according to the latest report from Moody's. It has predicted passenger growth in Britain's airline industry will only be half as fast as had been previously forecast over the next two years. The ratings agency said revised travel choices and operating dollar costs could [...]
Tube passengers lost nearly 400,000 hours last year thanks to overcrowding delays February 3, 2017 Tube delays caused by overcrowding have surged in the past five years, causing passengers to waste 390,786 hours or nearly 45 years in the past 12 months. Some timely news considering we're gearing up for a huge Tube strike next week set to cause more disruption… Read more: Guess how many times the Central line [...]
All the maps you’ll need to avoid travel trouble during next week’s Tube strike February 3, 2017 Okay, so at the moment there's going to be a hefty Tube strike from Sunday – and it's going to be hugely disruptive, with most Zone 1 stations shut. So to get yourselves ready for the torment and to get as well-prepared as possible, here are some maps to make sure you've considered the best [...]
We can’t wait for a new runway: Let’s fast-track better rail connections to our airports February 3, 2017 The government has already taken a crucial decision on future airport capacity by opting for a new runway at Heathrow. But it won’t be built for 15 years and so the shorter-term focus should be on how we maximise existing capacity. Passengers need fast, efficient public transport to and from their flights, and all of London’s [...]
Uber’s chief executive has quit Trump’s business advisory group February 2, 2017 Uber's chief executive Travis Kalanick has just quit Donald Trump's business advisory group, according to an email to employees. Kalanick's resignation comes after the US President issued an executive order banning entry to people from seven majority-Muslim countries. "Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately [...]
No more misery? Southern rail deal announced between the train operator and union Aslef February 2, 2017 A deal has been agreed in the long-running dispute between Southern rail and train drivers' union Aslef, in the wake of fresh talks. It is expected to bring the row over the so-called driver-only operated trains to a close, subject to a referendum of Aslef members. The ballot of Aslef drivers on whether to accept the deal [...]
Air travel soared last year as more than 700 new routes were established globally February 2, 2017 Air travel across the world soared last year, as new figures showed international passenger traffic rose 6.7 per cent in 2016. And global demand for air travel finished the year on a particularly strong note, driven by double digit growth in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe. There was an industry-wide 8.8 per cent [...]
7 things to know from the government’s Heathrow expansion plans February 2, 2017 By now you may have heard the government has set out its draft national policy statement for Heathrow expansion, kicking off a 16-week consultation. But what's this about and what does it mean for Heathrow's third runway? Read more: Government to unveil Heathrow third runway national policy statement 1. Now's the time to air your views [...]
Mapped: All the stations that will be shut for the upcoming Tube strike February 2, 2017 Deep breath, one and all. As it stands, another Tube strike (well two actually) is going to give the capital's commuters more to grumble about next week. The planned walkouts by the RMT union over ticket office closures and job cuts will affect services from 6pm on Sunday 5 February to 11am Wednesday 8 February. Read more: There's [...]
Output in the UK’s construction industry grew unexpectedly slowly in January February 2, 2017 The pound fell off its highs this morning after figures revealed output in the UK's construction industry had grown unexpectedly slowly in January – suggesting the sector's tentative recovery is swiftly running out of steam. Markit's purchasing managers' index for the construction industry dropped to 52.2 in January, from 54.2 in December and against expectations of 53.8. Any figure [...]