California Democrats are pushing to rename John Wayne Airport because of racist and homophobic remarks made by the actor. Wayne, who died in 1979, once said that he didn’t feel guilty about slavery, claimed Native Americans were ‘selfishly trying to keep’ land for themselves and used homophobic slurs. Democrats in Orange County now wish to … Read more
Sergeant E.J. ‘Jay’ Banks was a member of the Texas Rangers, who have patrolled the state for nearly 200 years after being formed in 1835. In 1956, Banks was dispatched to keep black children out of the white Mansfield High School, near Dallas, according to author Doug J Swanson. Backed by a court order, the … Read more
Sergeant E.J. ‘Jay’ Banks was a member of the Texas Rangers, who have patrolled the state for nearly 200 years after being formed in 1835. In 1956, Banks was dispatched to keep black children out of the white Mansfield High School, near Dallas, according to author Doug J Swanson. Backed by a court order, the … Read more
New thermal imaging cameras which can check the temperatures of airline passengers as they enter Britain are today set to be rolled out at the country’s busiest airport, as bosses look at ways to kick-start the travel industry in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Heathrow will introduce the tripod mounted cameras in one of … Read more
The eight-hour airport check: Testing booths, tracking bracelets and an interminable wait before you can get the all-clear to enter the country… how Hong Kong is screening all arrivals to keep a lid on coronavirus Photographer records eight hour ordeal as she travels via airport into Hong Kong Laurel Chor, 30, was given a tracking … Read more
The eight-hour airport check: Testing booths, tracking bracelets and an interminable wait before you can get the all-clear to enter the country… how Hong Kong is screening all arrivals to keep a lid on coronavirus Photographer records eight hour ordeal as she travels via airport into Hong Kong Laurel Chor, 30, was given a tracking … Read more
Singapore’s Changi is named the world’s best airport for the eighth year in a row, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental is No1 in America and Heathrow is best for shopping Skytrax’s World Airport Awards are based on 13.5million passenger surveys, with 550 airports assessed Other highly ranked airports include Tokyo’s Haneda International and Hamad International in … Read more
Heathrow airport will trial thermal imaging facial recognition cameras, ultra-violet sanitation and contactless security measures in bid cameras to spot passengers carrying coronavirus The measure will be part of a trial and data as to its effectiveness will be shared with the Government Heathrow CEO, John Holland-Kaye, informed the House of Commons of the developments … Read more
Wizz Air has announced the launch of six new routes serving Luton Airport from next month after resuming flights to European destinations for the first time since lockdown. The budget airline said the new routes would include flights to Faro in Portugal on June 18, four Greek islands from early July and Morocco in late … Read more
Plans to introduce post-lockdown social distancing at airports ‘won’t work’ and will lead to queues snaking for up to half a mile to board each large plane, Heathrow’s boss warned today. Heathrow’s Chief Executive John Holland-Kaye has warned that there simply isn’t enough space in airports to keep each passenger two metres apart. Mr Holland-Kaye … Read more