The service will run double deckers on the main airport route, with the bulk of the remaining fleet made up of slimline single-decker buses.

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The council said its fleet of gritters would be out throughout the night treating main roads and major bus routes.

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Japan's two main airlines ANA and JAL also have long-haul plans for their fleet of Dreamliners, which were destined to operate on European and American routes.

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