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Investigation launched into air-traffic control meltdown that saw 2,000 flights cancelled

Did ‘technical, organisational or cultural factors’ contribute to the scale of the chaos?

The Independent UK

Review of August air traffic control meltdown will consider cost to airlines

There was major disruption to flights across UK airports on August 28.

The Independent UK

Actress Julia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein over claims he sexually assaulted her

Surrey-born actress’s lawsuit filed in New York says she ‘nearly disappeared from the public eye’ after the alleged attack

Evening Standard

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Julia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein saying he assaulted her; accuses CAA, Disney, Miramax of enabling

Actor Julia Ormond has filed a lawsuit in New York accusing disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein of assaulting her in 1995 and then hindering her career

The Independent UK

Legends of the Fall star Julia Ormond sues Disney and Harvey Weinstein over alleged sexual assault

English actor is suing her former agency, Disney and Miramax for negligence

The Independent UK

Julia Ormond sues Disney and CAA over alleged Harvey Weinstein assault

Actor, known for Legends of the Fall and Sabrina, accuses disgraced producer of sexual assault and companies of negligence

The Guardian - US

Roger Waters accused of repeated antisemitism in new documentary

Investigation interviews those who claim to have heard several derogatory references to Jews

The Guardian - UK

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Special assistance when flying: What are the rules and what can you expect?

‘In the interests of social inclusion, the persons concerned should receive this assistance without additional charge’ – EU principle

The Independent UK

British Airways pilot sacked and banned from cockpit after cocaine binge before flight

The man was caught out after bragging about his night of partying in Johannesburg

The Independent UK

UK travel chaos: how to claim compensation for cancelled or delayed flights

Consumer rights experts reveal what you could be entitled to if your flight is delayed, cancelled or entire trip ruined

The Guardian - UK

Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, and Steven Spielberg have a new rep as French billionaire buys CAA, one of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies

Francois-Henri Pinault's holding company, Artémis, will hold about a 53% stake in the talent agency that works with numerous A-listers.

Fortune

Heathrow will have to cut passenger charges by about 20% in 2024

Airport, which had hoped to raise fees, loses appeal to UK competition watchdog in provisional ruling

The Guardian - UK

Air traffic control chaos: how human error can lead a tiny glitch to spiral out of control

Several thousand passengers were stranded at airports, hotels and connection depots following the recent system-wide glitch of the UK air traffic control systems. Some passengers were told of flight cancellations in advance, so they could make alternative travel plans.

The Conversation

What went wrong during the UK’s crippling air traffic control failure?

Was the flight plan that triggered the IT shutdown for an Air France San Francisco-Paris departure?

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Air traffic control chaos due to error with ‘one in 15 million’ chance

National Air Traffic Services chief executive Martin Rolfe said one of its systems failed after it ‘didn’t process a flight plan properly’

The Guardian - UK

UK air traffic failure blamed on ‘extremely rare’ circumstances as CAA opens inquiry

Technical report confirms error triggered by flight plan caused chaos last week as more than 2,000 flights cancelled

The Independent UK

Air traffic control boss: Odds of bank holiday failure were ‘one in 15 million’

National Air Traffic Services chief executive Martin Rolfe said one of its systems failed after it ‘didn’t process a flight plan properly’.

The Guardian - UK

Airlines call for compensation reform after ‘staggering’ air chaos revelation

Industry expects to lose £100m over the air traffic control failure and wants Nats to contribute

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The Independent UK

Oher seeks contract and payment information related to 'The Blind Side' in conservatorship battle

Lawyers for former NFL player Michael Oher are seeking his school records and information about contracts and payouts related to the film “The Blind Side.”

The Conversation

How to get help or your money back after travel disruptions – experts explain

The summer of 2023 started well for airlines, after a tumultuous few years following COVID lockdowns in most countries. Passenger numbers were up 30% in the northern hemisphere in June 2023, versus the previous year. But air travel in July and August has been disrupted once again, not only by…

Evening Standard

Air traffic control chaos: what legal rights do passengers have?

Airlines must support customers flying from a UK airport, arriving in the country on an EU or UK airline, or arriving at an EU airport on a UK airline

The National (Scotland)

Do airlines have to pay for a hotel if your flight is cancelled? See your rights

Here's whether UK airlines have to pay for a hotel room if your flight is cancelled.

The National (Scotland)

Here is how to claim compensation for flight delays and cancellations

HERE is how you can claim flight delay and cancellation compensation from airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and more ...

The Independent UK

Ryanair, Jet2.com and Tui ranked worst in UK for website accessibility

The Civil Aviation Authority said there is ‘still a way to go’ for the industry to provide a smooth digital experience for all passengers.

The Independent UK

British Airways to require photo ID for domestic flights in policy change

Airline falls into line with major competitors and requires one form of identification from 1 September

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