Tag #Transport

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FKB Airport Passenger Numbers Near Two Million, Driven by Ryanair Expansion

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) passenger numbers are approaching two million in 2024, a four percent increase from 2023, driven by Ryanair's expansion and increased flight frequencies from Wizz Air, resulting in 90 percent average flight capacity. The airport expects to remain profitable withou...

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British Airways System Outage Causes Passenger Disruption

British Airways' website and app suffered a system outage, preventing online check-in and booking access for passengers, causing widespread frustration; the airline claims flight operations remained unaffected despite the issue.

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theguardian.com
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Severe Storms and Widespread Power Outages Hit Eastern Australia

Intense storms and a low-pressure system are bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and widespread power outages to eastern Australia, causing one death and significant damage in NSW and Queensland.

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Climate Action
cbsnews.com
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DOT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays

The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between April and August 2022, causing 180 disruptions on two routes, and fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 for similar issues, highlighting increased scrutiny of airline scheduling practices.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
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Ryanair Cuts Spanish Flights Due to Airport Tax Hikes

Ryanair will cut 800,000 seats on 12 routes across 7 Spanish regional airports from March 2025, closing operations in Jerez and Valladolid due to Aena's 2024 tax increases, impacting regional connectivity, employment, and tourism; Summer 2025 traffic will decrease by 18%.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
elmundo.es
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A-5 Burial Project Begins: Initial Success Amidst Ongoing Concerns

Madrid launched the A-5 highway burial project on January 15th, resulting in a 26% reduction in rush-hour traffic and a significant increase in public transport usage, despite initial concerns about major congestion.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Sydney Train Derails Amidst Rail Union Dispute

A Sydney passenger train derailed at Clarendon station on Thursday morning, causing no injuries but service disruptions. The incident followed days of cancellations due to industrial action, highlighting the impact of labor relations on transport services. Safety systems prevented a worse outcome.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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A470 Closure: 12-Week Road Closure Creates 70-Mile Diversion

A 12-week closure of the A470 in Talerddig, Powys, begins Monday, requiring a 70-mile diversion due to a November 2023 retaining wall collapse creating a hole in the road, significantly impacting drivers and schoolchildren's commutes.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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2024: Deadliest Year for Commercial Aviation in Six Years

The year 2024 saw a sharp increase in commercial aviation deaths (318), exceeding 2023's total by more than double due to two major crashes, missile strikes, stowaways, and airport security issues.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Coroner Calls for Ban on Young Drivers Carrying Passengers After Fatal Crash

A coroner has called for a ban on newly qualified drivers carrying passengers after a 19-year-old driver, Joe Walsh, killed himself and a friend in a high-speed, alcohol and drug-impaired crash in West Yorkshire on October 20, 2023, five months after passing his driving test.

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Good Health and Well-being
theglobeandmail.com
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US Sues Southwest for Chronically Delayed Flights

The Biden administration sued Southwest Airlines for operating two chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland in 2022, violating USDOT regulations; Frontier was fined $650,000 for similar violations, while JetBlue paid $2 million for four chronically delayed flights.

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No Poverty
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Holyhead Port Partially Reopens After Storm Damage, Businesses Count the Cost

Damage from Storm Darragh to Holyhead port on December 7th caused a month-long closure, affecting 2 million annual passengers and 1200 daily lorries, leading to significant financial losses for local businesses while only one berth will partially reopen Thursday.

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