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British Airways’ decision to stop selling Heathrow short-haul flights until 8 August is covered by most news outlets on Tuesday (2 August).
The weather also gains coverage, with floods in the US and parts of the UK experiencing the driest July on record.
Here are the key travel stories making national headlines on Tuesday 2 August.
BA Heathrow decision ‘will hit late sales’
British Airways will potentially lose millions in late sales due to its decision to take short-haul Heathrow flights off sale this week. Airline bosses have made the painful choice due to Heathrow’s inability to handle peak passenger levels because of staffing issues. (The Daily Mail)
Casualty toll rises in Kentucky floods
Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for following the catastrophic flash flooding which hit the US state of Kentucky last week. At least 37 are known to have died. Separately, California, New York State and San Francisco have declared a state of emergency due to monkeypox. (Sky News)
Driest July since records began
Some parts of England have seen their driest month since records began, the Met Office has said. Southern England experienced the lowest amount of rainfall in July since 1836. The South-east and central southern England saw an average of only 5mm In July, while East Anglia had 5.4mm. Last month saw the UK’s new record temperature of 40.3C. (The Daily Mail)
Lake District drivers told to keep moving
Drivers will no longer be able to stop or park on certain roads in the Lake District as part of an attempt to relieve increasing congestion. Vehicles are banned from waiting along Dungeon Ghyll at the head of Great Langdale, one of the area’s most popular valleys, and a stretch of the A591 near Ambleside. (The Times)
