If this story is true then major trouble looms ahead for Government. Heathrow expansion cannot meet the very tests that this Government set themselves and is difficult to see any pathway for other expansion would be permitted as part of the carbon budget.

Let the train take the strain. And give one the chance to enjoy the journey rather than moulder in airless airports and planes or waste time being subject to their excuses for delays/cancellations/mucking up one's plans. @bywaytravel has happy solutions.

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The elephant in the middle aisle https://t.co/KciKLWQiEI Government needs to get a grip on policy writes @ChadCeleste in this strong piece for @The_AEF

Say YES to more tax on private jets using this tool from @wearepossible. Now is the time to take action and make sure the government increases tax on these wildly wasteful and polluting flights.

New research from the US highlights that physical & mental health impacts of aircraft #noise extends beyond simple annoyance & noise policy does not meaningfully reflect community impact https://t.co/UmyRg801QP

Well-balanced article.

Good, positive article on rail travel to start the New Year but also spells out what needs to improve rail travel in Europe to tempt more people from planes: ticket prices, infrastructure and integration

Check out @TeddingtonTAG who are doing the same.

Worth reading @mcash

Eminently reasonable @UK_CAA . TAG's response to CAA Consultation on the Future Direction of the UK Aviation Environmental Review https://t.co/2DD1RKm8rG - and remember those affected by more than 1 airport cf SEcf SE London - LCY+LHR

Well said @CarolinePidgeon. @LBSouthwark will be glad of your clear support.

NFU Canada has concerns regarding SAF. @KevinClimate

A life-enhancing read by Hedgehog Campaigner Hugh Warwick: Activity update ... that is, things for you to do, not what the hedgehogs are up to! https://t.co/P5KxOznqzB via @UKChange

Absolutely true.

@MuppetThumper @Claireparks76 @Rajverma47 @b_bear12345566 @GenovaHoy @Chelsea_gerl @adamspink @RichardHerson @theorbscureddj @syonist @bakerainlondon @TeddingtonTAG @JohnBobNaidoo @Tothepo85849100 @SwoozleH @ffssouthwark @KateProudman @JabbaTheGut5 @Jemima1931 @jay_vorani @NeilLancefield @skiesour @RAAN_BERKS @FlightFreeUK @cisha_org @A6FVC @bbcamberwell @ClareHluff @Joe_DMB @CHaus81737 @DanJGHolt @HeathrowRunways @HeathrowAirport @transportgovuk @RuthCadbury @waltononthames @DHSCgovuk @wesstreeting @NHSuk @SingaporeAir @British_Airways @monicabeharding @TransportCttee If you haven’t been to a meeting, please go if you can to observe these interactions between the hard working community groups and @HeathrowAirport Next one is 27 November. Few attend in the public gallery! @monicabeharding @munirawilson I urge our MPs to consider attending

Sheffield to Budapest https://t.co/gyGGoz2oIl Train wins hands down over airports and flight experience, with @bywaytravel to hand if lacking confidence to book train travel independently - even with @seatsixtyone to hand.

On this Tuscan prison island, inmates are taught to make world-class wine #adventure https://t.co/eMT7TwjC83 What a great read.

Brava! A beautifully written guide. Mike must be beaming with pride.

We were there to highlight the need for more night trains across Europe, in order to encourage more people to travel without flying. Night trains are fast, convenient and low carbon, and are a great practical alternative to flying. More please! #TrainsNotPlanes