Ghost flights from UK running at 500 a month, data reveals
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from on (#5XPEE)
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Almost 500 ghost flights" a month departed from the UK between October and December 2021, data has revealed.
The information, obtained through a freedom of information request by the Guardian, shows Heathrow, Aberdeen, Manchester, Stansted and Norwich were the top five airports for such flights during the period.
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