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Heathrow has been told to confirm it has enough security staff for the summer peak season, as Emirates refuses to cut its schedule to comply with the hub’s capacity cut.
Elsewhere, a heat health warning has been issued as the UK is set to face record-breaking temperatures over the next few days, while Conservative leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt is under fire from rivals after her campaign gained more momentum.
Meanwhile, the UK’s transport network faces the extra disruption of two more one-day national rail strikes in August.
Here are the headlines that travel woke up to on Friday (15 July).
Heathrow boss faces ultimatum on delays
The airport’s chief executive has been given an official ultimatum by the government and the CAA to show that Heathrow has enough staff for security screening and to assist disabled passengers this summer. (The Telegraph)
Emirates in dispute with Heathrow
The Dubai-based airline has refused to comply with Heathrow’s demand to reduce its services this summer. Emirates accused the UK hub airport of “incompetence” following its sudden decision to introduce a cap on passenger numbers for the next two months. (The Times)
Red hot alert for record heat
The Met Office has warned of “danger to life” in the UK as temperatures could approach a record 40C in the next few days. Europe is already suffering a brutal heatwave with parts of the continent enduring temperatures of 49C. (Daily Mirror)
Rival leadership camps aim their fire at Mordaunt
Penny Mordaunt faced criticism from supporters of other Conservative leadership candidates as she continued to build momentum in the battle to become the new prime minister. Mordaunt gained ground on current frontrunner Rishi Sunak in the second vote of MPs on Thursday (14 July). (Various)
UK set to be hit by more rail strikes
The RMT union is to hold two further national rail strikes in August in its ongoing pay dispute with Network Rail and train operators. Workers will walk out on 18 and 20 August, in addition to the planned strike on 27 July, which was announced earlier this week. (BBC News)
Delta sends empty aircraft to pick up stranded luggage
US carrier Delta flew an aircraft with 1,000 bags and no passengers from Heathrow to Detroit so that the luggage could be reunited with their customers. The airline was unable to take any passengers on the flight due to Heathrow’s capacity restrictions. (CNN)
