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United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is seeing swathing changes to its aviation industry as a result of Brexit. Here we record the latest goings on relevant to the country as a whole.

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Which UK Airports Have Their Own Railway Stations?

A look at how to access the country's major air hubs by rail.

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Reports Suggest Incorrect Flight Plan Knocked Out UK ATC

Airlines and passengers are still feeling the impacts of yesterday's disruption.

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Scotland's Airline: A Brief History Of Loganair

The carrier has now been active for six decades.

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British Airways & easyJet Passengers Face Bank Holiday Weekend Cancellations Across The UK

Adverse weather conditions across Europe forced the sudden cancelations.

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Top 5: The British Airways Aircraft Types With The Largest Club World Cabins

There is considerable diversity among the premium cabins in the UK flag carrier's widebody fleet.

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A Brief Guide To UK Regional Carrier Isles Of Scilly Skybus

A closer look at a little-known airline.

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Bomb Threat: Police Remove Passenger From Turkey Bound Jet2 Flight

The situation resulted in a significant delay to the flight.

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A Brief Guide To British Low-Cost Leisure Carrier Jet2

The airline's history dates back four decades.

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101 Years On: The Formalization Of UK Air Accident Investigation

Some of the principles remain in use a century later.

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Paw-some News: Aberdeen Airport Adds New Recruits To Its Team Of Therapy Dogs

One of the new additions is a BBC award winner!

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UK CAA Takes Action Against Wizz Air After High Volume Of Passenger Complaints

Wizz Air has committed to working with the regulator in the aftermath of the action.

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The Best Ways & Places To Sleep At London Heathrow Airport

From general terminal seating to airport lounges and hotels, we take a look at where to take a nap at London Heathrow.

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This Week In 1949: The World's First Commercial Jetliner Takes To The Skies

The de Havilland Comet paved the way for the jet age.

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British Airports Had 687,000 International Passengers A Day In May

These 10 countries saw the most passengers.

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Top 5: The UK's Busiest Airport Railway Stations

Millions of passengers travel to the airport by train in the UK every year.

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Ecojet: British Energy Provider Looks To Launch A Renewable Energy Powered Airline

The hydrogen-electric airline is eyeing an early-2024 launch date.

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British Airways Makes Huge Changes To Avios Collection Rates From Mid-October

Executive Club members will be able to earn up to nine points per £1 spent under the new scheme.

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The UK's First MD-80 Operator: What Happened To UK Charter Carrier Paramount Airways?

The airline lasted for just three summer seasons before serious financial irregularities caused its closure.

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