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How LLA rebuilt a runway while you slept

How LLA rebuilt a runway while you slept London Luton Airport (LLA) has completed a significant £18million investment in resurfacing its runway. The investment to upgrade the durability and performance of the runway ensures the continued long-term safety and efficiency of airport operations from a regulatory and safety viewpoint. The complex project was delivered over five months of night working by a 120-strong team of resurfacing experts, following months of meticulous planning to ensure operational impacts were kept to a minimum level. Work on the 2.16km runway commenced each night at 00:01 and completed by 05:45 ahead of the first scheduled flight to depart. Each nightshift involved more than 120 plant and vehicles, and...
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Luton Airport Expansion Approved as “Tipping Point” for UK Economy

Luton Airport Expansion Approved as “Tipping Point” for UK Economy New £2bn growth plans to deliver £1.5bn annual economic boost, 11,000 jobs, and greater travel choice, with profits pledged for communities London Luton Airport (LLA) has secured government approval for a transformative expansion, with passenger capacity set to rise from 18 million to 32 million annually—a move hailed as a “tipping point” for both local and national economies. The plans, including a new terminal and 77,000 additional flights per year, promise to generate £1.5 billion annually for the UK economy, expand consumer travel options, and channel investment into public services through a landmark commercial agreement. A Catalyst for Economic Revival The...
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LLA celebrates first Jet2 flight London Luton Airport (LLA)

LLA celebrates first Jet2 flight London Luton Airport (LLA) London Luton celebrated another major milestone on the 1st April, as leading leisure airline Jet2, and the UK’s largest tour operator Jet2holidays, launched their award-winning flights and package holidays from the airport. Celebrations were in the air as passengers were treated to personalised gifts, a red-carpet welcome at check-in and a Spanish guitarist before boarding the inaugural flight from LLA to Majorca. The first passengers to check in were also surprised with free flight vouchers and one lucky passenger received a seven-night Jet2holiday to Turkey. Passengers flying from LLA with Jet2 and Jet2holidays this Summer will have the choice of 17 sunny destinations...
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LLA responds to Chancellor's growth speech

LLA responds to Chancellor's growth speech Wednesday, 29th January 2025: Approval for sustainable growth at London Luton Airport would be a tipping point for the future of the local and national economies • Expansion of London Luton Airport would provide up to 11,000 new jobs. • The plans would generate an additional £1.5 billion in the economy each year, increase consumer choice and improve transport links across the UK. • It would also lead to additional funds for Luton Council to invest in public service and local communities. London Luton Airport Operations Limited (“LLAOL”), the concession owned and operated by Aena and InfraBridge to manage London Luton Airport (LLA), today welcomed the Chancellor’s growth speech...
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Jet2 launches at LLA for Summer 2025

Jet2 launches at LLA for Summer 2025 London Luton Airport (LLA) has been chosen as the latest UK base for Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, with the launch of their award-winning flights and holidays for Summer 2025. In their first summer of operations from LLA, the UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline will fly to 17 sunshine destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean, in response to enormous demand from customers and independent travel agents across the region. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate up to 36 weekly flights from LLA, including multiple weekly flights to popular destinations across the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Mainland Spain, Turkey, Greece and Italy, Portugal and Madeira...
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Another summer to remember for London Luton Airport

Another summer to remember for LLA London Luton Airport (LLA) enjoyed another busy summer, welcoming over 2.3 million passengers over the school holidays (Monday 22nd July - Monday 2nd September). Friday 23rd August was LLA’s busiest day of the summer, with over 60,000 passengers passing through the airport. With over 130 destinations to choose from, LLA was the starting point for families and friends heading off to range of summer holiday and city break destinations, with the airport's data underlining the continuing trend for ‘culture vultures’ to plan trips around specific European sporting and cultural events - as predicted in the airport’s top 10 travel trends for 2024. Paris, always a popular summer city break destination...
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'In the bag' - quicker security checks at LLA

'In the bag' - quicker security checks at LLA Passengers travelling through London Luton Airport (LLA) no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security, following the successful roll-out of next generation security scanners. The completion of the £20 million project positions LLA as one of the first major airports to complete the roll-out in time for the busy summer holidays. With all security lanes at the airport now equipped with state-of-the-art body scanners and CT scanner technology, passengers travelling this summer will benefit from faster security processing times, although current Government restrictions mean bottles and containers must still be limited to 100ml or less...
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LLA opens new Express Drop Off

LLA opens new Express Drop Off London Luton Airport (LLA) has opened a new Express Drop Off zone to provide an even more convenient option for passengers looking to be dropped off directly in front of the terminal entrance. The new Express Drop Off will operate 24 hours a day, alongside alternative free and paid-for drop off and pick up areas available in LLA’s Terminal Car Park 1 (TCP1), Mid Stay and Long Stay car parks. The Express Drop Off will operate as a cashless and barrier-free system and will be in operation until a new combined drop off/ pick up area is complete, as part of works to rebuild the multi-storey car park lost to the fire last October. Neil Thompson, Chief Operations Officer at London Luton Airport, commented...
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Chaiiwala arrives at London Luton Airport

Chaiiwala arrives at London Luton Airport London Luton Airport (LLA) is set to offer passengers another exciting new dining option following the arrival of Indian street-food specialist, Chaiiwala. With the LLA terminal already offering a wide range of dining options to cater to the diverse palates of passengers, the arrival of Chaiiwala’s authentic Indian menu further extends the range of global cuisine now available across the airport. The new 1,500sq ft, 30-seat restaurant at LLA marks Chaiiwala’s airport debut and provides passengers with the option to dine in or choose from a mouthwatering selection of ‘grab-and-go’ items including a travel tiffin box introduced exclusively for the LLA launch. The new café features the full...
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