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WorldFlying instructor Ian Haggis, 80, dies in light aircraft crash
An 80-year-old flying instructor, identified as Ian Haggis, and a 16-year-old boy have died following a light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond. The Piper Tomahawk II aircraft was registered to Leading Edge Flight Training.
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WorldParents may no longer pay to sit with children on flights
The government plans to end charges for parents sitting next to their children on flights and for minor booking errors. The Civil Aviation Bill, if approved, will lead to consultations on scrapping these fees, aiming to prevent 'rip-off' charges.
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Local News · HarrowNATS Technical Issue Causes 1,300 Flight Cancellations
A technical issue with air traffic control services provided by NATS on September 8, 2026, led to approximately 1,300 flight cancellations. Further disruptions are expected on September 9, impacting thousands of passengers and airlines like Ryanair and British Airways.
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WorldHeathrow Airport to recoup runway planning costs
Heathrow Airport can charge airlines more to recover £320m spent on early third runway planning. This could add 15p to ticket prices in 2028. Safeguards are in place to protect consumers, according to the CAA and Heathrow.
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WorldHeathrow passengers face higher fares
Heathrow passengers could see fares increase for up to 25 years after the Civil Aviation Authority approved a £320m cost recovery plan for the airport's proposed third runway. Airline charges will rise, with a small increase per passenger expected from 2028.
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