Do you want the “worst job in Ireland”? Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s after an assistant November 8, 2016 Renowned for his outspokenness, Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary, may not be the easiest boss to work for. Well, so says a job advertisement searching for an assistant to the Ryanair boss. Described as "worst job in Ireland?????", essential attributes include a thick skin, "saint-like" patience and ability to "operate without sleep or contact with [...]
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts airline fares will fall up to 15 per cent this winter November 8, 2016 Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has predicted that air fares will fall by as much as 15 per cent over the winter, as airlines compete to win passengers in a slow economy. O'Leary said there would be "extraordinary fare declines" over the year, after reporting results for the first half of the year. The budget airline's [...]
DfT says the requirement for driver-only operated trains wasn’t consulted on before the letting of Southern Rail franchise November 7, 2016 The department for transport (DfT) has confirmed the requirement for driver-only operated (DOO) trains was not consulted on prior to the letting of the Southern Rail franchise. Facing a grilling by the transport select committee as it met to discuss the subject of rail franchising, Peter Wilkinson, managing director of passenger services at the DfT [...]
Sadiq Khan doesn’t want the government to “pass the buck” to him on air pollution November 7, 2016 Sadiq Khan's not best pleased with the government's perceived inaction on air pollution. He said the government "has been seriously complacent about this health emergency for the last six years and now is the time for them to stop gambling with our health and show real leadership". Following the high court ruling (in which the [...]
Ferrari shares race ahead on improved full-year guidance November 7, 2016 Ferrari purred to a 20 per cent jump in third quarter profit, bumping up its 2016 financial forecasts for the second time this year. The figures Net revenues grew 8.3 per cent, or 7.9 per cent on constant currencies, to €783m (£697.6m). That was above expectations of €763m, while shipments were up one per cent to 1,978 vehicles. [...]
Black cab drivers are holding a fresh protest in London November 7, 2016 London's black cab drivers will hold a protest in Westminster on Tuesday as they call on the government to battle traffic congestion and pollution in the capital. Cabbies represented by the United Cabbies Group (UCG), London Cab Drivers Club and RMT are expected to bring Whitehall to a standstill at 2pm. Drivers are calling on [...]
Aslef’s not happy with Southern over “misleading” claims it cancelled a strike ballot November 7, 2016 Train drivers' union Aslef is not happy over a press release sent out by Southern's parent company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) over the weekend. A press release from GTR said Aslef "cancels ballot 24 hours after launch", calling it off for technical reasons. Aslef said it had simply been postponed. Angie Doll, Southern's passenger services director, [...]
European Commission wants details on the Nissan deal from the UK government November 7, 2016 The European Commission has confirmed it has made contact with the UK government regarding the Nissan deal, following media coverage. A spokesperson said: "We have seen press reports regarding this issue. As a result, the Commission at services level is in contact with the UK authorities." The Commission has asked for details on what assurances [...]
Toyota has set its sights on long-range electric vehicles November 7, 2016 Is Toyota doing a U-turn over electric vehicles (EV)? The company is aiming to begin selling its first long-range EV in 2020 in Japan, according to Japan's Nikkei newspaper. It said Toyota would set up a team in early 2017 dedicated to developing electric cars that can travel more than 300km or 186 miles on a [...]
British Airways is going to squeeze an extra 52 seats onto its Boeing 777 economy flights November 7, 2016 British Airways is adding an extra 52 seats to its Boeing 777s at Gatwick from 2018 as it seeks to stay competitive. It also plans to look into its aircraft at Heathrow following that. BA currently has nine economy seats in each row of its 777 fleet, from 2018 that'll go up to 10 (even though [...]