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Coronavirus and travel: 20 things we never thought we’d miss about travelling

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And all of those experiences that we travellers used to gripe about have suddenly begun to seem quite wonderful. Of course, we knew we would miss some things about travel. How about all of the dramas, all of the annoyances, all of the boredom that is the reality of travel? Long-haul travel was a luxury in itself.

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Holidaymakers face six-month wait for travel refunds as airlines struggle to deal with colossal backlog of claims with £7billion owed to customers

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Millions of travellers owed refunds for cancelled flights face months of chaos amid a crisis in the airline industry. However, the number of cancelled trips means customers are waiting much longer as airlines struggle to deal with a colossal backlog of claims. Under EU laws, customers should get their money back within seven days.

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How to keep airports functional during construction

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It starts, of course, with what travelers experience as they pass through an airport with ongoing construction. For travelers, construction shouldn't take a seamless experience off the table. This will keep the entire baggage claim in operation during the construction period.

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GM Suppliers To Create Over 300 Jobs In Northeast Indiana

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These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is not eligible to claim incentives until employees are hired. Indiana is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, with Hoosier-built cars traveling on roads around the world,” said Jim Schellinger, Indiana Secretary of Commerce.

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British Airways could pull out of Gatwick and cut a quarter of its pilots, leaked memo reveals

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Will air travel get more expensive? ‘This will make it significantly more expensive and harder for these passengers to travel. In these markets, we can expect train and bus travel to see significant growth.’ British Airways planes seen parked up on March 31 at Gatwick airport.

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A Deming Dozen: Nuggets of Wisdom to Work and Live By

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When I travel with my wife and we pass through security, baggage claim, rental car counters, and most of the restaurants and hotels along the way, she can see my wheels turning. By the time I say that, I am quite frustrated but try to stay calm and friendly before I launch into the details.

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Britain’s draconian coronavirus lockdown could be eased when fewer than 50 new cases are recorded each day for a fortnight, top scientist suggests

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The emergency Coronavirus Act gives ministers sweeping powers to impose restrictions on ‘events and gatherings’, which it appears could be deployed to cover unnecessary travel. It said the central bank will directly finance the extra spending the Government needs on a temporary basis.

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