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AI Cameras Target Phone Use and Seatbelt Offences in Scotland
Scotland launches the UK's largest survey using AI cameras to detect drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts. The six-month trial at 12 sites aims to inform future enforcement strategies.
Middle East Crisis to Drive Up Holiday Air Fares and Inflation
Holiday air fares are set to surge due to the Middle East crisis, with jet fuel prices skyrocketing and airlines warning of immediate ticket price hikes, potentially pushing UK inflation higher.
Glasgow Central Station Closure Extended After Major Fire
Scotland's busiest railway station will remain partially closed for most of the week due to structural instability from a neighbouring building fire, disrupting up to 80,000 daily commuters.
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Miami Airport's $1B Concourse D Expansion Plans Revealed
American Airlines and Miami-Dade County unveil designs for a $1 billion expansion of Concourse D at Miami International Airport, adding 17 gates and individual boarding areas.
US Airport Chaos: Five-Hour Lines Amid Government Shutdown
Frustrated passengers face hours-long security waits at US airports during Spring Break travel peak, with TSA funding lapses causing widespread disruption and missed flights.
Glasgow Central Upper Level Closed After Fire
Glasgow Central station's upper level remains closed this week after a fire gutted a neighbouring building. Safety checks are ongoing, with no casualties reported but significant disruption to rail services.
BA Cancels Middle East Flights Amid Iran War, Hits Easter Travel
British Airways suspends all flights to key Middle Eastern destinations including Dubai and Tel Aviv due to escalating Iran conflict, stranding travellers and threatening Easter holiday plans.
Glasgow Central High Level Closed After Fire
Network Rail confirms Glasgow Central's high level station will stay closed this week due to safety concerns after a major fire. Low level services resume Wednesday.
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Lufthansa Pilots Strike Over Pension Dispute This Week
Lufthansa pilots will strike on March 12 and 13, affecting cargo and passenger flights from German airports, amid a dispute over retirement benefits.
Tube Drivers to Strike Over Four-Day Week Hours Dispute
RMT union members will stage 24-hour walkouts on multiple dates in March, April, and May, rejecting compressed working week proposals over safety and fatigue concerns.
Tube Drivers to Strike 12 Days in Spring Over Four-Day Week
The RMT union announces 12 days of strikes by London Underground drivers in spring, opposing four-day week plans over fatigue and safety concerns.
Glasgow Central Station Could Be Closed Long-Term After Fire
Architect Alan Dunlop warns Glasgow Central Station's fragile glass roof may be severely damaged by a nearby fire, potentially leading to a lengthy closure and costly repairs.
London Underground Strikes Confirmed Over Working Hours
RMT union announces 24-hour strikes on London Underground in March, April, and May 2026, amid a dispute over plans to compress the working week into four days, raising safety and fatigue concerns.
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Tube Drivers to Strike Over Working Hours Dispute
RMT union members will stage multiple 24-hour walkouts starting March 24, 2026, rejecting a compressed four-day week proposal due to safety and fatigue concerns.
Driving Test Reality: Most Overestimate Skills, Poll Shows
A new poll reveals 80% of drivers believe they're above average, a statistical impossibility. Discover how test attempts, age, and location impact pass rates and insurance costs.
Tube Strikes: London Underground Drivers to Walk Out Over Hours
London Underground drivers are set to stage a series of 24-hour strikes in the coming months, causing significant travel disruption across the capital in a dispute over working hours.
Tube Drivers Announce 24-Hour Strikes Over Hours
London Underground drivers will stage a series of 24-hour strikes in the coming months, as announced by the RMT union in a dispute over working hours, potentially disrupting commuter travel.
Tajikistan's 'Tunnel of Death': A Perilous Passage
The Anzob Tunnel in Tajikistan, known as the 'Tunnel of Death,' lacks lighting and ventilation, filling with toxic fumes that make breathing painful and hazardous for drivers.
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Private Jet Crash in Maine Snowstorm Killed Six After De-Icing Delay
A Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed during takeoff in Bangor, Maine, killing all six on board. Investigators cite a critical delay in de-icing as a likely factor in the tragedy.
BA Cancels Middle East Flights Amid Iran Conflict
British Airways suspends rescue flights from Muscat and extends cancellations to key hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi due to Middle East instability, stranding travellers.
Houston Airport Security Lines Ease After Weekend Chaos
Security checkpoint wait times at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport have dropped dramatically after exceeding three hours during the weekend, though TSA staffing shortages persist due to the ongoing partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding.
BA Cancels Hundreds of Middle East Flights Due to War
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of flights to Middle Eastern cities including Abu Dhabi until later this year due to airspace instability from the Iran conflict, with over 21,000 regional flights cancelled since February.
BA Suspends Rescue Flights from Muscat Amid Middle East Conflict
British Airways halts daily rescue flights from Muscat due to reduced demand, extending cancellations across the region as conflict continues to disrupt air travel.
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Emergency Landing Ordeal: Passenger Details Engine Fault Diversion
A passenger recounts the tense experience of a Thai Airways flight making an emergency landing in Paris due to an engine fault, describing hours of delays and emergency services on the runway.
Ryanair Cuts Girona Flights Over Spanish Airport Fees
Ryanair reduces summer flights from Girona airport by 11%, citing Aena's increased charges and flawed system, impacting tourism and connectivity in Spain.
Iran Crisis Grounds Global Flights: Airlines Cancel Routes
The escalating conflict in Iran has triggered widespread flight cancellations across the Middle East, stranding thousands of passengers as airlines suspend services to key hubs like Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.
Simon Calder Updates on Emirates Flights Amid Iran Conflict
Travel journalist Simon Calder reports that airspace remains largely closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, causing massive disruption for thousands stranded across the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia.
Hot Weather Increases Subway Heat Complaints, Study Finds
Research reveals rising surface temperatures directly correlate with more thermal discomfort reports in London, New York, and Boston subway systems, with climate change set to intensify the issue.
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Belgium Strikes Cause Major Rail and Flight Disruption
Travellers to and from Belgium face severe disruption as nationwide strikes hit rail services until Wednesday and flights on Thursday, with unions protesting labour reforms.
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