Meanwhile, there is news of rail disruption during World Travel Market and a law firm is taking firm action to stop staff flying. This news comes as rail ousts air travel as most popular choice on a key UK route.

Here is the news affecting travel on Tuesday 25 October.

Sunak to begin appointing Cabinet this morning

Rishi Sunak is to begin a ministerial reshuffle today after he goes to Buckingham Palace to accept the job of prime minister. Announcements are due from mid-morning with a big shake-up likely that could see many Liz Truss allies lose their jobs. (Sky News)

Law firm to fine staff for flying

Lawyers are to be hit with a £200 penalty if they fly to meetings as part of efforts by a legal firm to cut its carbon footprint. Shoosmiths will fine its communal travel budget if its lawyers choose a flight. The firm said it aimed to “ensure our people stop and think about whether they need to fly”. (The Telegraph)

Rail workers’ strikes during World Travel Market

Thousands of members of the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association at Network Rail will strike on Thursday 3 November, Saturday 5 November and Monday 7 November. Members at individual train companies will take strike action and action short of strike on 3, 7 and 8 November – when WTM London takes place. Action will affect ticket offices and other supporting staff. (The Guardian)

Korean Air passengers escape runway overrun

A Korean Air flight made three attempts to land before overshooting the runway with 173 people onboard. The Airbus A330 landed at Cebu in the Philippines in bad weather. Passengers escaped without injuries, despite the aircraft being a write-off. (Daily Mirror)

Cheap fares see rail overtake air on London-Edinburgh route

Rail travel is now the most popular way to travel between London and Edinburgh, overtaking flight journeys. From April to August, 57% of journeys between Edinburgh and London were by train, compared to 35% pre-pandemic, according to the CAA and Lennon, the rail industry’s ticketing system. (Daily Mail)