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13/09/2001
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. Passengers at Belfast International Airport were urged to bring as little hand luggage as possible and some airlines have banned hand luggage altogether. Passengers were urged to check with their airline before flying.
Transatlantic flights from Europe to the US are not expected to resume until Friday at the earliest.
Amid concerns about lax airport security on US domestic flights only those airports that can meet tightened security protocols put in place by the US Department of Transport would be allowed to reopen.
Among the first to file flight plans were those aircraft diverted to Canada. But many carriers said that they could not resume flights on Thursday. This caused further chaos at airports as passengers turned up desperate to get on flights.
Following Tuesday morning’s terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Washington the US Federal Aviation Administration cleared diverted flights to continue on to their destination, but, for the first time in American aviation history, ordered all other commercial flights to remain on the ground.
New restrictions on US flights include a total ban on all knives, stringent on-site airport check-in procedures, and a resumption of the use of federal air marshals. (SP)
Following the hijacking of at least four flights in American airspace airports around the world re-examined their security measures. Passengers at Belfast International Airport were urged to bring as little hand luggage as possible and some airlines have banned hand luggage altogether. Passengers were urged to check with their airline before flying.
Transatlantic flights from Europe to the US are not expected to resume until Friday at the earliest.
Amid concerns about lax airport security on US domestic flights only those airports that can meet tightened security protocols put in place by the US Department of Transport would be allowed to reopen.
Among the first to file flight plans were those aircraft diverted to Canada. But many carriers said that they could not resume flights on Thursday. This caused further chaos at airports as passengers turned up desperate to get on flights.
Following Tuesday morning’s terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Washington the US Federal Aviation Administration cleared diverted flights to continue on to their destination, but, for the first time in American aviation history, ordered all other commercial flights to remain on the ground.
New restrictions on US flights include a total ban on all knives, stringent on-site airport check-in procedures, and a resumption of the use of federal air marshals. (SP)
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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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20 November 2001
Heathrow's fifth terminal given the go-ahead
Transport Secretary Stephen Byers has given the green light for the creation of a fifth terminal at London’s Heathrow Airport following the findings of a four-year public enquiry into the proposed scheme.
Heathrow's fifth terminal given the go-ahead
Transport Secretary Stephen Byers has given the green light for the creation of a fifth terminal at London’s Heathrow Airport following the findings of a four-year public enquiry into the proposed scheme.
17 September 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.
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.
24 April 2017
Belfast Centre Of Aviation Industry
Belfast is the centre of the European aviation industry this week as the city hosts the three-day Routes Europe forum. Routes Europe brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities to plan new flights and strengthen existing routes, meeting in a new location every year to highlight different markets to the aviation industry.
Belfast Centre Of Aviation Industry
Belfast is the centre of the European aviation industry this week as the city hosts the three-day Routes Europe forum. Routes Europe brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities to plan new flights and strengthen existing routes, meeting in a new location every year to highlight different markets to the aviation industry.
02 November 2001
Aviation Authority proposes hike to improve air travel
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has unveiled proposals to raise landing charges at several of the UK’s biggest and most congested airports. The CAA claim that the changes to the charging structure levied by airport operators will help tackle future airport congestion and to improve the quality of airport services.
Aviation Authority proposes hike to improve air travel
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has unveiled proposals to raise landing charges at several of the UK’s biggest and most congested airports. The CAA claim that the changes to the charging structure levied by airport operators will help tackle future airport congestion and to improve the quality of airport services.
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