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London police dragged away several chanting and singing climate protesters on Thursday (Oct 10) who tried to "occupy" an international airport serving the British capital's global financial hub. Some protesters were wearing business suits AFP/DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS Uniformed officers were seen dragging several Extinction Rebellion group demonstrators from outside London City Airport, although there was no immediate official tally of arrests. Campaigners, some of them in business suits, also staged a sit-in on the platform of the nearby overground train station. Others unfurled the group's trademark pink banner showing an hour glass - a symbol of time running out to save the planet from a "climate emergency". The year-old group backed by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg is spearheading a two-week global action that kicked off Monday with partial shutdowns of traffic in cities stretching from Sydney to New York. In Berlin, protesters blocked a bridge overlooking the Reichstag … [Read more...] about Climate protesters try to “occupy” London city airport

Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire. Today (October 7, 2019): Top 10 most dangerous airports in the world. Although flying is one of the safest means of travel, many passengers suffer from a fear of flying, including myself. That said, some airport approaches are a lot more challenging than others, and can turn into a terrifying experience that makes the bravest frequent flyers grip their armrests. From mountain ranges and oceans to less than half a mile runways, here are ten of the most dangerous airports in the world, where landings and takeoffs require extreme precision and massive pilot skill. There is more information (with Youtube clips) below the slideshow. Think I missed one? Leave a comment. This slideshow requires JavaScript.*** Follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Twitter or Facebook for a daily moment of travel inspiration *** 10. WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NEW ZEALAND Serving the capital of … [Read more...] about Top 10 most dangerous airports in the world

The new players to the aviation market are also setting eyes on the hugely profitable on-ground airport services. Private-sector competition in on-ground airport services would go a long way towards improving quality Vietnam's aviation market is gathering speed as more and more new players like Vietravel Airlines, Vinpearl Air, and KiteAir are entering the market. Additionally, some airline giants also want to exercise on-ground airport services to improve quality and competitiveness against other players. Recently, Vietjet was seeking permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to provide on-ground services at Noi Bai and Cam Ranh international airports from January 1, 2020. At Noi Bai, the air carrier has 18 aircraft, flying on 15 domestic and 16 international air routes with 150 flights a day on average. The number of aircraft and flights will be higher in the time to come. Vietjet Air's on-ground services will increase the airline’s service … [Read more...] about Promising land of on ground airport services

A World War II-era bomber plane, owned by a Stowe, Mass. non-profit organization, crashed at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut Wednesday morning, officials said. The Federal Aviation Administration tweeted that the vintage Boeing B-17 crashed at the end of Runway 6 while attempting to land at the airport in Windsor Locks, Conn., at 10 a.m. Wednesday. “It is a civilian registered aircraft, not flown by the military,” FAA officials said. “Local officials will release information about the people aboard. Officials have closed Bradley International Airport, and the FAA has put in a ground stop for flights that are destined for the airport.” Kathleen Bergen, a spokeswoman for the FAA, said the National Transportation Safety Board is in charge of the investigation. Officials at the airport confirmed that the crash involved a plane from the Collings Foundation, the nonprofit based in Stow. “We can confirm that there was an accident … [Read more...] about World War II-era bomber plane crashes outside Conn. airport

October 9, 2019 by LiveShareTravel Editor While getting on an aeroplane and travelling to a new place might just be one of life’s most exciting experiences, it doesn’t come without its troubles. One of the biggest of those is finding a decent parking spot that wouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg like the ones at the airport. This is a recurring problem in many countries and particularly at Los Angeles International Airport, which sees millions of visitors every year – it’s one of the most crowded in the world. There are parking facilities there, but they might not work for you, not to mention the fact that it’s going to be pretty expensive. So, just what are the options available to you? Research other options   Whether it’s Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or any other, there are other alternatives around so you don’t have to get stuck with the parking at the airport. What you need to do is start conducting some … [Read more...] about LAX Airport parking, make your reservation hassle-free