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Airport chaos as shortages disrupt summer travel

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Airport chaos in Britain.

Staff shortages and labor strife are causing chaos at airports across Europe

Thousands of European flights have been cancelled, as workers strike during the busy summer season.

Pilots in Norway, Denmark and Sweden are planning industrial action later this month. Meanwhile, nearly a quarter of flights at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle have been cancelled.

German airline Lufthansa are also scrapping over 1,000 flights in July because of the staff shortages.

Aviation commentator Geoffrey Thomas says the world of pilots is not what it used to be.

“The pilots aren’t paid as well, they work longer hours and in more stressful conditions, particularly in low-cost airlines.”

AVIATION COMMENTATOR GEOFFREY THOMAS

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) believes pandemic-related shortages are dragging out, and causing the delays at several airports.

Some airports, like Dublin and Heathrow are recruiting additional screeners. Likewise, Schiphol in Amsterdam is raising staff wages.

Additional police will be hired in Spain to support passport control operations at busy airports.

“Working on the tarmac at an airport is one of the most dangerous operations in the world.”

AVIATION COMMENTATOR GEOFFREY THOMAS

Thomas believes a backlog in training is also causing disruptions, as holidaymakers seek to jet off for their summer break.

“Staff are wearing ear muffs and there’s all sorts of equipment moving at different speeds, it’s all very rushed to get airplanes turned around. To get someone to become a baggage handler, it takes months,” he says.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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ASX positioned for strong start after positive stock rebound

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The ASX is set for a solid opening today, bolstered by overnight gains in the banking, commodities, and energy sectors.

Despite these positive movements, analysts are suggesting that the stock rebound and bond decline appear to be technically driven, noting that it may not mark the beginning of a longer-term trend.

Market analyst David Scutt from StoneX joins to discuss the latest market movements. #featured #trending

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Elon Musk is projected to become the world’s first trillionaire

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Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, is projected to achieve an unprecedented financial milestone by becoming the world’s first trillionaire by 2027.

Currently the richest person alive, Musk holds a staggering net worth of $251 billion, with Tesla playing a major role in his fortune.

At this rate, experts predict his wealth could skyrocket, reaching the trillion-dollar milestone in just three years.

Tesla itself is growing at a remarkable pace, with a market value nearing $670 billion. #featured #trending

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Treasury Secretary believes the U.S. are on track for a “safe landing”

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pointed to a “soft landing” for the economy, with unemployment slightly down despite slower job creation.

In a recent interview on Bloomberg, Yellen stated that “For the US, the kinds of metrics that we would monitor that would summarise risks — whether it’s asset valuations or a good degree of leverage — things look good, I don’t see red lights flashing”. #featured #trending

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