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Woman paid £46 for Jet2 flight to Greece ends up getting private plane

A British woman who had paid a modest £46 for a flight from Glasgow to Crete was stunned to find herself the only passenger on the plane. Karon Grieve, a 57-year-old author from Ayrshire, arrived at the check-in desk on Sunday hoping for a window seat (her strong preference) to be told that she would be joined by only two other passengers. When neither of them turned up, she proceeded to enjoy the 4.5 hour flight all to herself.

The pilot of the Boeing 737-800, who found the peculiar circumstances all rather amusing, provided her a running commentary via the intercom as they flew over various countries, addressing her and the (very unhurried) cabin crew as ‘Karon and the girls’, and even talking her through a lightening storm they passed, Karon revealed.

She chose the window seat – naturally – in the first row of the aircraft, with plenty of legroom, and after a free meal and plenty of peace and quiet, she hopped off to be presented with her luggage straight from the hold.

“My suitcase was handed to me as soon as the flight touched down,” she said. “I didn’t even have to wait at the dreaded baggage carousel.”

Courtesy ; The Telegraph

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Toronto’s Abandoned Airport Set to Transform into a Futuristic City

In a bold and visionary move, an abandoned airport in Toronto, Canada, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation into a sprawling mega-city, thanks to an ambitious £12.3 billion ($22 billion CAD) redevelopment plan.

This groundbreaking project has recently been given the green light by local officials and promises to create a vibrant, thriving community over the next three decades. Spanning 370 acres of unused land, the development will see the creation of seven distinct neighborhoods, designed to accommodate up to 83,500 residents.

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What sets this project apart is its commitment to preserving the historical essence of the former airport. Developers have pledged to retain key elements of the site, including 11 aircraft hangars and half a mile of the original runway. These remnants of the past will be ingeniously repurposed, giving the new city a unique character that pays homage to the area’s rich history, particularly its role in aircraft manufacturing during World War II.

The heart of the first mixed-use district will feature the old hangars, which will serve as central hubs for community activities. These iconic structures will be surrounded by a mix of shops, restaurants, and even a library, all lining the preserved runway, now reimagined as a pedestrian walkway. This blend of the old and the new is expected to attract a diverse range of businesses and residents, creating a vibrant, interconnected community.

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The first phase of development is anticipated to generate 7,000 new jobs, providing local residents with opportunities to live and work within the same community. This district will include 2,850 housing units, primarily composed of mid-rise apartment buildings, catering to a variety of lifestyles and needs.

Northcrest Developments, the company behind this visionary project, believes that the unique nature of the development will appeal to businesses seeking distinctive and innovative workspaces that are currently unavailable in the market. According to company spokesperson Goring, “There’s an opportunity to attract companies that actually want to be here but can’t because they can’t find these types of locations.”

As the project progresses, it is expected to become a model for sustainable urban development, seamlessly blending history with modernity.