DRONES
INFRASTRUCTURE
MPs’ green light for HS2
Police investigate ‘drone’ collision at airport
POLICE ARE LOOKING INTO A SUSPECTED DRONE STRIKE involving a British Airways A320 as it was about to land at Heathrow. The aircraft was carrying 137 passengers and crew on a flight from Geneva in April. Despite the collision, the pilot was able to land the aircraft safely and later reported that he thought a drone had struck the front of the Airbus.
COMPLIANCE
Tackle traveller behaviour to aid compliance
BUYERS SHOULD BETTER UNDERSTAND THE BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS of “today’s business traveller” to ensure the most effective travel policies now and in the future, according to a report from hotel booking specialist HRS. Its latest white paper, Pillars of Perfect Programmes, believes the global workforce is going through a “significant period of change” as business travel is becoming more traveller-centric. It argues failure to provide enough choice, content or a slick booking process will increase the risk of leakage. The white paper also shows how to create a ‘perfect hotel programme’, focusing on the central pillars of content (including channel and price), usability and functionality (including payment solution, booking process and traveller tracking), and policy – the business rules that determine the use of both content and booking channel. • Hotel sourcing forum, June 9 – details on p116
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A BA spokesman said: “Our aircraft landed safely, was fully examined by our engineers and it was cleared to operate its next flight.
“Safety and security are
always our first priority and we will give the police every assistance with their investigation.” The Metropolitan
Police are investigating the incident. If it transpires a drone was involved, then it would be the first time that one of these unmanned aircraft has
hit a commercial flight in the UK. The CAA said it was “totally unacceptable to fly drones close to airports and anyone flouting the rules can face severe penalties, including imprisonment”. The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) said such an incident was “only a matter of time, given the huge numbers [of drones] being flown by amateurs who don’t understand the risks and the rules”.
THE FIRST PHASE OF THE HS2 RAIL PROJECT has been given final approval by the House of Commons, clearing the way for construction to start next year. If the House of Lords also gives its
approval, construction is due to begin on the line between London and Birmingham in 2017. The first phase of HS2 is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
The second phase of HS2 will see the high-speed track extended northwards from Birmingham in a ‘Y-shape’ to both Manchester and Leeds. This part of the project is due to be operational by 2033. The entire HS2 project is expected to cost £55.7 billion, based on 2015 prices.
RAIL
Cross Country extends advance tickets to Evolvi
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINS HAS EXTENDED AVAILABILITY of ‘Advance on the Day’ tickets to corporate travellers from rail booking specialist Evolvi. The initiative has seen Cross Country introduce across all its routes the option for passengers to buy discounted ‘advance’ tickets within just 15 minutes of their train departure time.
After a trial period with travel firm TMG, Cross Country fares are now available for purchase through all TMCs using the ‘Evolving’ rail booking platform. Tickets can be fulfilled as an m-ticket, ‘Print Your Own’ (self-print) or via a ticket machine at the station. ¢See rail booking feature, p108
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