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Gatwick Airport's Second Runway Approved
The UK government approved Gatwick Airport's £2.2bn expansion plan for a second runway, enabling 100,000 extra flights yearly, 14,000 jobs, and an additional £1bn annually to the economy, despite environmental concerns.
Gatwick Airport's Second Runway Approved
The UK government approved Gatwick Airport's £2.2bn expansion plan for a second runway, enabling 100,000 extra flights yearly, 14,000 jobs, and an additional £1bn annually to the economy, despite environmental concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Dubai Airport's AI Corridor Speeds Immigration
Dubai International Airport's new AI-powered immigration corridor, currently being trialled in Terminal 3, uses biometric data to verify passenger identities in six seconds, processing up to ten people simultaneously; this is part of a wider plan for 'document-free travel' and will be rolled out acr...
Dubai Airport's AI Corridor Speeds Immigration
Dubai International Airport's new AI-powered immigration corridor, currently being trialled in Terminal 3, uses biometric data to verify passenger identities in six seconds, processing up to ten people simultaneously; this is part of a wider plan for 'document-free travel' and will be rolled out acr...
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40% Bias Score
Dubai Duty Free Sets Sales Record at $1.13 Billion
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) reported record half-year sales of $1.13 billion, a 5.3% increase, driven by airport renovations, increased travel during Eid, and strong Dubai chocolate sales (2.5 million bars, 40% market share).
Dubai Duty Free Sets Sales Record at $1.13 Billion
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) reported record half-year sales of $1.13 billion, a 5.3% increase, driven by airport renovations, increased travel during Eid, and strong Dubai chocolate sales (2.5 million bars, 40% market share).
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40% Bias Score
Barcelona-El Prat Airport Expansion Approved: €3.2 Billion Investment, Environmental Concerns Remain
After a four-year stalemate, a €3.2 billion plan to expand Barcelona-El Prat Airport was approved, involving runway extension to increase capacity without raising noise levels or harming the port, despite minimal impact on protected natural areas and opposition from coalition partners.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport Expansion Approved: €3.2 Billion Investment, Environmental Concerns Remain
After a four-year stalemate, a €3.2 billion plan to expand Barcelona-El Prat Airport was approved, involving runway extension to increase capacity without raising noise levels or harming the port, despite minimal impact on protected natural areas and opposition from coalition partners.
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52% Bias Score
Lima's New Jorge Chávez Airport Opens, Featuring Hotel-Style Rooms and Advanced Technology
The new Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, opened on June 1st, 2024, featuring a "Sleepover" service with hotel-style rooms, a large VIP lounge, and advanced technology for baggage handling and security, all while showcasing Peruvian culture and aiming to become a major South American...
Lima's New Jorge Chávez Airport Opens, Featuring Hotel-Style Rooms and Advanced Technology
The new Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, opened on June 1st, 2024, featuring a "Sleepover" service with hotel-style rooms, a large VIP lounge, and advanced technology for baggage handling and security, all while showcasing Peruvian culture and aiming to become a major South American...
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48% Bias Score
Fragmented European Airspace Poses Biggest Long-Term Threat to Aviation, Says Fraport CEO
Fraport CEO Stefan Schulte identifies the fragmented European airspace as the biggest long-term challenge for air travel, causing delays, higher costs, and increased emissions, while progress towards a unified system is hampered by geopolitical factors and a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Fragmented European Airspace Poses Biggest Long-Term Threat to Aviation, Says Fraport CEO
Fraport CEO Stefan Schulte identifies the fragmented European airspace as the biggest long-term challenge for air travel, causing delays, higher costs, and increased emissions, while progress towards a unified system is hampered by geopolitical factors and a shortage of air traffic controllers.
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32% Bias Score
Gatwick Airport Approved for Second Runway
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved a £2.2bn plan for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, aiming to boost economic growth, despite environmental concerns and opposition from campaigners.
Gatwick Airport Approved for Second Runway
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved a £2.2bn plan for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, aiming to boost economic growth, despite environmental concerns and opposition from campaigners.
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28% Bias Score
UK Airport Expansion Undermines Climate Goals
The UK government supports massive airport expansions despite the resulting increase in carbon emissions, relying on unproven green technologies and overlooking the fact that most extra flights would serve leisure, not business travel.
UK Airport Expansion Undermines Climate Goals
The UK government supports massive airport expansions despite the resulting increase in carbon emissions, relying on unproven green technologies and overlooking the fact that most extra flights would serve leisure, not business travel.
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64% Bias Score
Spain Rejects Malaga Airport Expansion Amidst Regional Funding Disparity
The Spanish government rejected Malaga-Costa del Sol airport expansion despite its 7.4% passenger growth in 2024 and exceeding 24 million passengers, while allocating €3.2 billion to Barcelona's El Prat airport, sparking criticism.
Spain Rejects Malaga Airport Expansion Amidst Regional Funding Disparity
The Spanish government rejected Malaga-Costa del Sol airport expansion despite its 7.4% passenger growth in 2024 and exceeding 24 million passengers, while allocating €3.2 billion to Barcelona's El Prat airport, sparking criticism.
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60% Bias Score
Barcelona Airport Expansion Plan Faces Environmental Opposition
Barcelona Airport's proposed runway extension to handle a projected summer passenger surge faces public opposition due to environmental concerns impacting the Llobregat Delta, a protected area; the plan includes compensatory wetland creation and increased falconry.
Barcelona Airport Expansion Plan Faces Environmental Opposition
Barcelona Airport's proposed runway extension to handle a projected summer passenger surge faces public opposition due to environmental concerns impacting the Llobregat Delta, a protected area; the plan includes compensatory wetland creation and increased falconry.
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44% Bias Score
Budget Airline Boom at Regional NYC Airports
Budget airlines Avelo and Breeze have driven a surge in passenger traffic at Westchester County and Tweed-New Haven airports, leading to infrastructure upgrades and highlighting both opportunities and challenges in regional air travel.
Budget Airline Boom at Regional NYC Airports
Budget airlines Avelo and Breeze have driven a surge in passenger traffic at Westchester County and Tweed-New Haven airports, leading to infrastructure upgrades and highlighting both opportunities and challenges in regional air travel.
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40% Bias Score
Singapore Starts Construction on Changi Airport's Pandemic-Ready Terminal 5
Singapore began construction on Changi Airport's Terminal 5 (T5) this week, a project delayed from 2020 due to the pandemic, incorporating contactless systems and adaptable ventilation for pandemic resilience. Expected to open in the mid-2030s, T5 will house Singapore Airlines and Scoot.
Singapore Starts Construction on Changi Airport's Pandemic-Ready Terminal 5
Singapore began construction on Changi Airport's Terminal 5 (T5) this week, a project delayed from 2020 due to the pandemic, incorporating contactless systems and adaptable ventilation for pandemic resilience. Expected to open in the mid-2030s, T5 will house Singapore Airlines and Scoot.
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48% Bias Score
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