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Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
Posted onThe boss of one of the world’s largest beer brands, Heineken, is stepping down after six years as the firm battles falling beer sales. Dolf van den Brink said the Dutch brewer, which also makes pub favourites Birra Moretti and Cruzcampo, had been marked by “significant change” in recent years. The firm has been contending…
Jet2 to offer flights from Gatwick Airport for first time
Posted onJet2 has announced it is to offer flights from Gatwick Airport for the first time. The airline said it had secured slots for six aircraft following the “release of additional capacity” by the West Sussex airport. Hundreds of jobs will be created in the region, including pilots, cabin crew, engineering and ground operations, a Jet2…
A 45% school bus fare hike is too much, says Coventry dad
Posted onA dad-of-two wants a bus operator to reconsider its charges for a popular school route amid plans for a huge fare hike. Ambi Ambituuni’s daughter currently uses the 85 bus operated by National Express to travel between her home in Coventry and her school in Rugby – journeys costing £165 a term. From January 2,…
Ryanair scraps printed boarding passes to go fully digital
Posted onMichael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter Getty Images Passengers who present printed boarding passes at airports will no longer be accepted to fly with Ryanair, the company has announced. One of Europe’s biggest budget airlines said it was “moving to 100% digital boarding passes” from Wednesday in a bid to speed up travel and lower costs. It…
Busiest Christmas Eve for air travel, says aviation body
Posted onFaarea Masud & Simon BrowningBBC News Getty Images The number of passengers passing through UK airports will be the most ever seen on any Christmas Eve since records began in 1972, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said. It projects over 335,000 people will be flying in the UK on Wednesday, which is up 5% from…
Driving test rules to change in bid to stop bots booking slots
Posted onEmer Moreau,Business reporter and Katy Austin,Transport correspondent Getty Images The backlog of driving tests grew after the covid-19 lockdown Only learner drivers will be able to book driving tests in plans aimed at reducing long waiting lists and preventing slots being sold at inflated prices. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said limiting third parties from reselling…
