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17/09/2001
Transatlantic flights resume from Ireland
Transatlantic flights to and from Belfast have resumed as regulations covering low-level flights over central London are lifted.
The ban over such flights was put in place following last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks in America. All flights from Belfast – and Dublin – using Heathrow and London’s City airport can now proceed, while flights arriving from the US are free to land again at airports throughout Ireland.
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the lifting of the restrictions early on Sunday morning. However, passengers are being warned not to expect flights to run on time, as increased security measures may see delays of up to three hours at some locations. The list of items that passengers are banned from taking with them as hand luggage has also been extended to include cutlery, knives, razors, cricket bats, golf clubs and toy guns.
Airlines are also attempting to give precedence to individuals wishing to return to the US in order to find out more about relatives involved in the terrorist attacks. (CL)
The ban over such flights was put in place following last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks in America. All flights from Belfast – and Dublin – using Heathrow and London’s City airport can now proceed, while flights arriving from the US are free to land again at airports throughout Ireland.
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the lifting of the restrictions early on Sunday morning. However, passengers are being warned not to expect flights to run on time, as increased security measures may see delays of up to three hours at some locations. The list of items that passengers are banned from taking with them as hand luggage has also been extended to include cutlery, knives, razors, cricket bats, golf clubs and toy guns.
Airlines are also attempting to give precedence to individuals wishing to return to the US in order to find out more about relatives involved in the terrorist attacks. (CL)
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Ban lifted on king scallop fishing in Irish Sea
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02 August 2001
Belfast City Airport extends welcome to bmi flights
Belfast City Airport have welcomed the decision by bmi (British Midland) to relocate its operations from Belfast International Airport to Belfast City Airport. The move by bmi will provide passengers with a service from the heart of Belfast to London Heathrow and East Midlands Airport.
Belfast City Airport extends welcome to bmi flights
Belfast City Airport have welcomed the decision by bmi (British Midland) to relocate its operations from Belfast International Airport to Belfast City Airport. The move by bmi will provide passengers with a service from the heart of Belfast to London Heathrow and East Midlands Airport.
17 February 2005
Air travellers gain compensation rights under EU law
Airline passengers will be able to claim more compensation for cancelled or delayed flights, under new European Union (EU) legislation. Passengers will be able to claim between 250 and 600 euros, depending on the length of the flight, under the new rules, which come into effect today.
Air travellers gain compensation rights under EU law
Airline passengers will be able to claim more compensation for cancelled or delayed flights, under new European Union (EU) legislation. Passengers will be able to claim between 250 and 600 euros, depending on the length of the flight, under the new rules, which come into effect today.
13 September 2001
American airspace re-opens for commercial flights
Although the US Department of Transportation reopened US airspace at 11:00 EDT on Thursday many airlines around the world will find it difficult to get regular flights back on schedule. Following the hijacking of at least four flights in American airspace airports around the world re-examined their security measures.
American airspace re-opens for commercial flights
Although the US Department of Transportation reopened US airspace at 11:00 EDT on Thursday many airlines around the world will find it difficult to get regular flights back on schedule. Following the hijacking of at least four flights in American airspace airports around the world re-examined their security measures.
06 August 2001
Airlines may be forced to detail DVT risk
According to national newspaper, the Observer, the UK Government is considering forcing airlines print health warnings about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on tickets for long-haul flights.
Airlines may be forced to detail DVT risk
According to national newspaper, the Observer, the UK Government is considering forcing airlines print health warnings about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on tickets for long-haul flights.
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