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26.10.26 - 09:54
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Almost a quarter of European airline pilots fly when too fatigued to work (The Guardian)
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Pilots report pressure to extend working hours and fears of penalties for declaring themselves unfit to flyThree in four European airline pilots have taken microsleeps in the cockpit, while almost a quarter routinely fly despite being too fatigued to work, according to a report.The findings, based on a survey of almost 7,200 captains and first officers by the European Cockpit Association (ECA), include pilots reporting insufficient rest, pressure to extend working hours and fears of being penalised for declaring themselves unfit to fly. Continue reading......
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26.10.26 - 08:18
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What will a pedestrianised Oxford Street mean for transport? (The Guardian)
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A stretch of Britain's most famous shopping street is to be vehicle-free as part of £150m government-backed schemeMuch of Britain's most famous shopping street will be closed to traffic from Monday as the long-awaited pedestrianisation of London's Oxford Street begins.About half of the 1.2 mile street will initially be vehicle-free, after decades of planning and dispute over how to best use the street, an important transport thoroughfare and the home for flagship stores for big shopping chains. Continue reading......
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25.10.26 - 11:36
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Cancelled flight tickets: Airlines can claim GST refunds if fare and tax are returned (Times of India)
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The GST Appellate Tribunal ruled that airlines are eligible for GST refunds on cancelled flight tickets. Singapore Airlines was allowed to reclaim Rs 45.92 lakh after proving refunds were issued directly to passengers. The tribunal emphasized that airlines must provide ample documentation to establish the refund trail. This decision affects eight claims spanning from October 2019 to March 2021 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic....
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24.10.26 - 01:42
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′We′ve lost a basic sense of politeness′: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport (The Guardian)
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Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham's crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, including “headphone dodgers” who play loud music.“We've all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone,” Burnham said in a statement. “It gets on your nerves and can quickly spoil the journey.” Continue reading......
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23.10.26 - 18:31
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Acht Staaten wollen sich für freie Schifffahrt einsetzen (DPA-AFX)
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ISTANBUL (dpa-AFX) - Eine Gruppe von Deutschland und sieben weiteren Staaten will sich nach den Worten von Außenminister Johann Wadephul gemeinsam für Lösungen im Iran-Konflikt und für freie Schifffahrt im Schwarzen Meer einsetzen. "Wir sprechen hier ......
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23.10.26 - 13:42
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Reeder begrüßen Wadephuls Initiative für sichere Schifffahrt (DPA-AFX)
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HAMBURG (dpa-AFX) - Die deutschen Reeder haben die diplomatischen Bemühungen von Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul für eine sichere und freie Schifffahrt begrüßt. "Deutschland darf bei der Sicherheit der Seewege nicht Zuschauer sein", erklärte der Hauptgeschäftsführer ......
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23.10.26 - 07:21
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Wadephul: Ohne freie Schifffahrt drohen Hungersnöte (DPA-AFX)
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BERLIN (dpa-AFX) - Außenminister Johann Wadephul will sich für die Freiheit der Schifffahrt einsetzen. "Wir alle spüren die Auswirkungen der Angriffe auf die Seewege - sei es an der Tankstelle oder im Supermarkt. Andernorts drohen Hungersnöte, wenn Düngemittel ......
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