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NEWS WTM 2014: Lazy low-cost airlines distinct from ultra-low-costs

World Travel Market’s aviation programme on Tuesday started with Wizzair’s boss introducing the concept of “lazy low-cost” into the conversation.

NEWS Khon Kaen Airport reopened this morning as the aircraft which slipped off the runway has been removed

The Airbus A330 TG047 of Thai Airways International slipped off the runway on Monday and was stuck. Consequently Khon Kaen airport was closed through yesterday. Workers’ attempts to remove the plane took about 30 hours before achieving success at about 3am today. The plane was moved away from the runway and was parked within the…

ALERT Khon Kaen Airport in Thailand reopens after a Thai Airways Airbus that slipped off a taxiway is cleared – @BPbreakingnews

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ALERT Air France flight from Paris to New York was forced to turn back after severe turbulence injured 3 crew members, airline says – @AlexSmithNBC

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ALERT Rock the Vote spokesperson Lil Jon says he didn't receive absentee ballot despite 'numerous calls,' flies from LA to Georgia to vote – @nationaljournal

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NEWS Southwest Airlines plans to fight FAA in court over allegation it did not comply with regulations on plane repairs – @Reuters

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NEWS New orders for US factory goods fell by 0.6% in September, led by less demand for aircraft – @AP

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VIDEO Tom Cruise clings to side of a military plane 5,000ft above British countryside for new Mission Impossible film

ALERT Report: Local residents say a plane has crashed in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province – @EKBNL

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ALERT Copilot who died in Virgin Galactic crash prematurely unlocked spacecraft's aerodynamic controls, NTSB says – @latimes

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ALERT Virgin Australia flight bound for Sydney forced back to Los Angeles due to leaking sinks, airline says – @AFP

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NEWS US federal government sues Southwest Airlines after failing to reach settlement with carrier over maintenance issues – @AP

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