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London Stansted to introduce barrier free system at forecourt drop off area

London Stansted to introduce barrier free system at forecourt drop off area London Stansted today announced it is to introduce a new barrierless system for vehicles dropping off passengers at its Express Set Down (ESD) area as part of the airport’s £1.1bn transformation programme. The new technology will be managed through Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems like that already in use at the Dartford Crossing and will come into operation in late January 2025. The switch to a new barrier-free ESD system is aimed at enhancing the overall experience for both drivers and passengers by streamlining the drop-off process. By removing the existing barriers, drivers will pass through more smoothly without the need to stop on exit...
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London Stansted unveils £1.1bn investment programme

London Stansted unveils £1.1bn investment programme London Stansted reveals details of a five-year £1.1bn investment programme that will deliver wide-ranging benefits to passengers and help secure links to even more global destinations. The centrepiece of the plans is a £600m extension to the airport’s existing terminal, which will create a bright spacious environment, with more seating areas plus new shops, bars and restaurants to give travellers even more choice than they have today. The plans were first announced at the government’s International Investment Summit yesterday and follow London Stansted reporting record-breaking passenger numbers for each month in 2024. Planning permission for the extension was secured last October...
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Emirates opens new First and Business Class lounge

Emirates opens new First and Business Class lounge Emirates has opened its doors to a new lounge at London Stansted. The airline has invested more than £4 million to design a spacious 900-square-metre lounge that can accommodate up to 125 guests, including First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members. The new lounge is Emirates’ sixth dedicated lounge in the UK, complementing the airline’s world-class facilities available in London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester. Gareth Powell, London Stansted’s Managing Director, said: "The opening of Emirates’ new world-class lounge is fantastic news for London Stansted and demonstrates the airline's commitment to the airport and the wider...
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Stansted's snow teams gears up for winter

Stansted's snow teams gears up for winter As temperatures hit the mid-20 oC this week, it may seem odd to hear London Stansted has been preparing for the winter by kicking-off its snow training programme to ensure the airport is ready for any adverse weather in the months ahead. The snow team, which is responsible for clearing runways, taxiways and aircraft stands during wintry weather conditions, has been diligently working over the last few weeks to fine-tune its winter operations plan. To familiarise themselves with the airport's fleet of specialist equipment and snow clearing techniques, the team has been conducting regular training sessions, while emergency response plans have been revised and updated to ensure they are able to...
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London Stansted records busiest ever July

London Stansted records busiest ever July The start of the peak summer holiday getaway helped London Stansted record its busiest ever July as 2.9 million passengers passed through the terminal. The monthly passenger total was an increase of 3.4% on the same month last year, and the third busiest month in Stansted’s history. July also saw the airport record its busiest ever departure day as nearly 53,000 passengers took to the skies on 26 July, the first Friday of the school holiday. The top destinations in the month were Dublin, Istanbul and Palma de Mallorca, with the most popular countries being Spain, Italy and Turkey. The 12-month total to the end of July stood at 29.12 million passengers, an increase of 8.5% on the previous...
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Remembering D-Day and the airfield’s important role on that historic day

Remembering D-Day and the airfield’s important role on that historic day Millions of people across the world will paused on Thursday 6th June to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, allied forces stormed the beaches of northern France in a bid to retake occupied Europe from the Nazis. London Stansted, George Washington Field, as it was known then, played a significant role during World War Two, no more so than on that day. As the ninth largest US Air Force base in East Anglia, the airfield was home to the 344th Bomb group, known as the 'Silver Streaks', consisting of four squadrons of B-26 Marauders. At shortly after 4am on June 6, 56 Marauders took to the skies from the airfield to lead 600 aircraft of the...
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London Stansted: Record December ensures 2023 ends on a high

London Stansted: Record December ensures 2023 ends on a high London Stansted rounded off a strong passenger performance in 2023 by welcoming more than 2 million passengers in December. The monthly total was an increase of 12.1% on the same month last year, and the busiest ever December recorded at the airport. The total number of passengers that passed through the airport in 2023 reached 27.96million, up a fifth on 2022 - marking the third busiest year ever for London Stansted. Stansted’s extensive route network plus efficient operational performance yet again proved extremely popular with passengers in December, especially with those flying off to visit family and friends over the festive season. The Canary Islands, Southern...
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BA relaunches routes to popular European sunspots

BA relaunches routes to popular European sunspots Flag carrier British Airways will relaunch routes between London Stansted and popular holiday sunspots in France, Spain, and Italy next summer. Beginning May 18, 2024, weekend flights will be offered to three European destinations: Nice, Florence, and Ibiza. Flights will be operated by British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer using Embraer 190 aircraft with Club Europe and Euro Traveller cabins. Club Europe offers full meal service, drinks from the bar, priority boarding, and additional baggage allowances. Ciaran Brannigan, London Stansted’s Commercial Director, said: “I am delighted to welcome back British Airways to London Stansted and very much look forward to the launch of their...
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London Stansted reports strong November as it gears up for bumper Christmas getaway

London Stansted reports strong November as it gears up for bumper Christmas getaway London Stansted is preparing for a successful festive flying season after serving nearly 2 million passengers in November. More than 1.97 million people travelled through the terminal last month - an increase of 7.5% on the same month last year, and the second busiest November on record. Over the past 12 months, the airport welcomed 27.7 million passengers, an increase of 24% from the previous year. The top three busiest routes in November were Dublin, Istanbul and Rome, while the most popular countries in the month were Spain, Italy and Poland. Operational performance during the month remained stable, with 98% of passengers passing safely through...
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