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Turning trash into treasure, Melbourne Airport launches new community fund
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Turning trash into treasure, Melbourne (MEL) Airport launches new community fund Communities in Melbourne’s north and west are set to benefit from forgetful travellers, as Melbourne Airport launches a new Community Giving Fund subsidised by the sale of lost property. Each year thousands of items are left in the airport terminals and those that remain unclaimed are auctioned off. The funds will now be used to establish the Melbourne Airport Community Giving Fund, with an initial $50,000 to support local initiatives. The program formally launches on Monday the 2nd of October and provides...
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London Luton Airport welcomes special arrival
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London Luton Airport welcomes special arrival London Luton Airport (LLA) staff worked together to provide the warmest of welcomes to a very special ‘airport arrival’, after a pregnant passenger went into labour in the airport departure lounge. Rushing to the scene, members of the LLA Guest Experience, Security and Fire Service teams moved quickly to make the passenger comfortable and organise privacy screens, before delivering the baby in the departure lounge. Melanie Horwood, Guest Experience Manager at LLA, led the team’s effort to successfully deliver the baby, following advice...
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London Gatwick relaunches graduate programme as 2023 cohort begin roles
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London Gatwick relaunches graduate programme as 2023 cohort begin roles London Gatwick has relaunched its successful graduate programme, with seven new graduates starting this week Six apprentices also began their careers at London Gatwick, across Engineering, IT and Cyber Security Gatwick will offer 12 places on its 2024 graduate programme, with applications opening next month Seven university graduates have started their London Gatwick careers this week, as the airport relaunched its graduate programme following a pause during the Covid-19 pandemic. Five female and two male...
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Local school children name the new fully electric buses at Bristol Airport
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Local school children name the new fully electric buses at Bristol Airport At the beginning of this year, pupils of Winford Church of England Primary School were asked to come up with the names of the new fully electric buses at Bristol Airport. The students were invited to suggest 'space-themed' names for the four fully electric CoBuses – the vehicles used to transfer customers between the terminal to their aircraft. The school children came up with some fantastic and innovative suggestions with the winners being ‘Bus Aldren’; ‘Bus Light Year’; ‘The Solar Express’ and the ‘Comet...
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FlightPath Fund buys life-saving kit for local first responder group
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FlightPath Fund buys life-saving kit for local first responder group The FlightPath Fund has awarded £800 to help community first responder volunteers buy life-saving equipment. The award made to Milngavie Community First Responders was used to purchase a training defibrillator. All Milngavie Community First Responders are volunteers and are trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service to attend specific 999 calls in the local community in the crucial minutes before an ambulance arrives. Their role is to help stabilise a patient and provide the appropriate care until the more highly skilled...
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British Airways and Heathrow partner with London Wildlife Trust to help protect Hillingdon's wildlife

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British Airways and Heathrow partner with London Wildlife Trust to help protect Hillingdon's wildlife New conservation and outreach project funded by British Airways and Heathrow will protect and enhance five nature reserves and two country parks in west London The investment is London Wildlife Trust’s largest corporate partnership to date and will fund ‘Connecting with Nature in Hillingdon’, a project which aims to deliver improvements to vital natural habitats Working closely with Hillingdon Council, the project will also support volunteering and community engagement activities across...
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Books and laptops donated by Long Eaton school flown to Ghana thanks to East Midlands Airport and DHL Express
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Books and laptops donated by Long Eaton school flown to Ghana thanks to East Midlands Airport and DHL Express A primary school in Bunkpurugu, Ghana, has received a donation of books and laptops thanks to a joint initiative between East Midlands Airport and a Long Eaton based primary school. In 2015, English Martyrs’ School in Long Eaton launched a ‘Building Hope’ fundraising appeal to provide the Lady of Hope school in Bunkpurugu, Ghana, with new facilities. The school’s buildings were some of the worst in the country. By 2018, £13,415.00 had been raised and construction of new buildings...
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Charity fun run takes off on newly resurfaced runway
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Charity fun run takes off on newly resurfaced runway It was joggers rather than jets taking advantage of London Stansted Airport's newly resurfaced runway in the early hours of Monday morning (June 5) for a unique charity fun run. Almost 70 airport staff, dressed in high-visibility gear, pounded a 5.4 km course along the freshly laid tarmac to raise money for MAG’s three new charity partners, The Children's Society, Medcare and Magic Breakfast. The event, the third since the inaugural run in 2013, coincided with the completion of a five-month project to completely resurface the...
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Cardiff Airport invites passengers to join PRM and Disability Forum
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Cardiff Airport invites passengers to join PRM and Disability Forum The Cardiff Airport PRM (Passengers with Reduced Mobility) & Disability Forum will be reconvening after being paused due to the pandemic. We are inviting existing and new members to join (via Zoom) on 12th January 2023 at 1800. The PRM and Disability Forum consists of a broad representation of disability groups, third sector organisations and customers with both visible and hidden conditions - particularly those who travel through Cardiff Airport and use our Special Assistance / PRM service. The Forum will meet at least...
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Manchester Airport provides positive update on recruitment
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Manchester Airport provides positive update on recruitment and highlights travel advice as peak summer season approaches Following a far-reaching recruitment drive, more than 1,600 people applied for jobs at the airport in April and 500 new recruits are currently going through security training and vetting processes 60 new recruits have already joined the operation in April, with a further 200 new recruits due to start in May to bolster the workforce ahead of the peak summer season Security waiting times are improving with 90% of passengers taking less than 30 minutes to get through...
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Heathrow marks landmark 75th Anniversary with nostalgic archive collection
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Heathrow marks landmark 75th Anniversary with nostalgic archive collection New “Heathrow Historians” will share their personal take on the airport’s history in a virtual museum launched today Stories featured give a unique insight into 75 years of operations at the airport including preparations for the Millennium Bug, the anticipation of the first Concorde flight, and the excitement of VIP arrivals – from Royals to astronauts Members of the public are encouraged to submit their memories and stories for the virtual museum by emailing their content to [email protected]...
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Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund Hands Out Almost £30,000 To Organisations Across Greater Manchester And Cheshire

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Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund Hands Out Almost £30,000 To Organisations Across Greater Manchester And Cheshire - Airport fund awards £29,064 to 18 organisations across Greater Manchester and Cheshire - Sports clubs, Scouts, hospices, and gardening society amongst beneficiaries - Grants set to fund a cuddle bed, new kitchen equipment, goal posts, and a hopscotch area - Community Trust Fund has handed out more than £3.5m since its launch in 1997 - For more information or to apply for a grant see: www.manchesterairport.co.uk/community Sports clubs, Scouts, hospices, and a local...
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Heathrow reminds passengers of COVID-19 guidelines ahead of busy Christmas getaway

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Heathrow reminds passengers of COVID-19 guidelines ahead of busy Christmas getaway Airport prepares to welcome passengers ahead of festive getaway, providing the airport and industry with a much needed boost Preparations come with reminders that only travellers with valid tickets will be permitted access to terminals, as London moves into Tier 3 Passengers told they may be held outside terminals to ease congestion, as passenger and public health will be prioritised over passenger experience As Heathrow prepares for a much needed boost in the form of the Christmas getaway and the capital...
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Heathrow announces ambitious plan to support local recovery post COVID-19

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Heathrow announces ambitious plan to support local recovery post COVID-19 Heathrow and Lord David Blunkett have today published the ‘Heathrow Local Recovery Plan’, in partnership with key local stakeholders The plan sets out a clear agenda for the recovery of Heathrow's local economies after new research warned COVID-19 could result in 16,000 fewer jobs around the airport by 2021 The plan makes two policy asks of the UK Government – to temporarily introduce flexibility into how the Apprenticeship Levy can be used, and to provide support through reskilling and retraining opportunities...
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British Ambassador to the State of Qatar visits Welsh capital to explore trade and investment opportunities

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British Ambassador to the State of Qatar visits Welsh capital to explore trade and investment opportunities During his visit, the Ambassador met with the Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language Eluned Morgan MS, to discuss opportunities for developing trade and business ties between Wales and Qatar as well as potential links through culture and education. The Ambassador also met with the new interim CEO of Cardiff Airport, Spencer Birns and the Airport’s newly appointed Chair, Wayne Harvey. Qatar’s flagship airline Qatar Airways launched a 5* service in May 2018...
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Direct Bristol Airport coach service returns to Cardiff
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Direct Bristol Airport coach service returns to Cardiff As demand for post-covid domestic travel grows, a direct airport coach service from Cardiff has been added back onto the National Express network of scheduled coach services. The 216 service from Cardiff to Bristol Airport will run five times each way every day via Newport and Bristol. The route has been reintroduced as part of the UK’s largest coach operator’s return to the road after a three month suspension in response to covid-19. Chris Hardy, managing director of National Express UK Coach, explains: “Our iconic white fleet...
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Heathrow statement on efforts to protect jobs at the airport

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Heathrow statement on efforts to protect jobs at the airport Commenting on the ongoing efforts to protect jobs at the airport, a Heathrow spokesperson said: We are in talks with our unions about the impact of COVID-19 on our business. These talks are in the early stages and we will continue to explore options – no decisions have been made. Our main priority is to protect jobs and we have put forward an initial proposal that we believe is fair, gives colleagues choice and reflects the severity of the situation we all face. Despite the trade unions recognising the need for change, they are...
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Cardiff Airport firefighters provide over 480 hours of support to Dragon’s Heart Hospital in Cardiff

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Cardiff Airport firefighters provide over 480 hours of support to Dragon’s Heart Hospital in Cardiff Since 29th April, 34 Cardiff Airport firefighters have provided over 480 hours of support to the Dragon’s Heart Hospital (Ysbyty Calon Y Draig) in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The firefighters worked alongside stadium fire stewards, as well as local authority and retired firefighters to make up a team of 57, ensuring essential 24/7 cover of the hospital whilst it treated Covid-19 patients. Cardiff Airport firefighters continue to be on stand-by for any additional...
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Manchester Airport staff rally round local communities in major Covid-19 outreach effort

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Manchester Airport staff rally round local communities in major Covid-19 outreach effort Employees at the UK’s third largest airport are leading an unprecedented voluntary campaign to support local communities affected by the Covid-19 crisis Staff-led initiatives range from a resource pack for homeschooling families to phone calls for the elderly and isolated Thousands of aircraft meals delivered to food banks and schools Friendly phone calls, doorstep deliveries and mobile meals are among the services Manchester Airport workers are providing to communities during the Coronavirus...
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New data reveals hidden role of UK’s aviation sector

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New data reveals hidden role of UK’s aviation sector – with unseen heroes at Heathrow bringing in 33% of vital medicine and equipment New data reveals a third of the UK’s total imports (by value) of essential medical equipment, PPE and other tools to fight Covid-19 arrived through Heathrow over March During the same period value of imports surged by 20%, meaning 36% of all UK imports (by value) arrived at Heathrow, the UK’s only hub airport Airport boss calls on Government to start realising the strategic importance of Heathrow and aviation as a sector, which economic recovery will be...
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Half a million more vital fluid resistant gowns land at Cardiff Airport
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Half a million more vital fluid resistant gowns land at Cardiff Airport A chartered flight carrying around half a million vital fluid-resistant gowns for NHS Wales has arrived in Cardiff Airport (14.00 today, 1 May 2020). The flight was arranged through Welsh contacts and will mean supplies of these gowns, which had been under pressure, have been fully replenished. The cargo, which has come from Hangzhou in China, will provide around three months’ of supply of fluid-resistant gowns for health and care services in Wales and will allow Wales to support other parts of the UK if needed. In...
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Heathrow Community Trust deploys £95k for emergency COVID-19 support

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Heathrow Community Trust deploys £95k for emergency COVID-19 support £95,000 in rapid emergency COVID-19 funding is set to be released by the Heathrow Community Trust (HCT), an independent charity funded by Heathrow Airport and supported by its colleagues and partners Funding has been released from HCT reserves to help keep vital community services running, including food banks and support services for the isolated and vulnerable Heathrow continues to provide educational resources to local schools and has redeployed Heathrow Community Rangers to assist with delivering donations to local...
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More than 1,000 Manchester Airport roles available at annual Jobs Fair

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More than 1,000 Manchester Airport roles available at annual Jobs Fair Representatives from more than 25 employers including Jet2, Swissport and the Clayton Hotel are expected to be in attendance Roles will be available in fields including Customer Service, Engineering and Security It’s an exciting time to join Manchester Airport with the latest phase of its £1bn transformation project due to open this summer More than 1,000 roles at Manchester Airport will be available to jobseekers at the Northern hub’s annual Jobs Fair this month. Around 25 employers will be represented at the...
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Cardiff Airport raises over £500 for Velindre on Wear Red for Wales and Velindre Day

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Cardiff Airport raises over £500 for Velindre on Wear Red for Wales and Velindre Day The team at Cardiff Airport celebrated Wear Red for Wales and Velindre Day on Friday 31st January, raising over £500 for the Airport’s Charity of the Year, Velindre Cancer Centre. Velindre was selected as the Airport’s charity partner for 2020/21 via an airport-wide vote last year. The partnership enables Velindre and Cardiff Airport to work together on fundraising opportunities across the Airport and further afield to help raise vital funds. Wear Red for Wales and Velindre day saw departments help to...
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Cardiff Airport celebrates a decade of fundraising and a new charity partnership for 2020
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Cardiff Airport celebrates a decade of fundraising and a new charity partnership for 2020 Cardiff Airport is celebrating ten years of fundraising activities, and looking forward to a new year with an exciting new charity partnership. Over the past ten years, Cardiff Airport has raised over £200,000 to support a number of charities and community clubs close to the hearts of the Airport team, including the RNLI, Welsh Wizards squash team, Marie Curie, Tŷ Hafan and JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity. During the past decade, the team has supported charity collections in the terminal, taken...
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One thousand pupils attend Gatwick Airport roadshow in Dorking - part of a series to inspire the study of STEM subjects
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One thousand pupils attend Gatwick Airport roadshow in Dorking - part of a series to inspire the study of STEM subjects Five local schools enjoyed an action-packed day easyJet and Surrey Police among partners present along with 40 Gatwick volunteers The series of roadshows will continue to its fourth roadshow in West Sussex in March One thousand pupils from five local schools visited a Gatwick Airport Roadshow at Ashcombe School, Dorking, yesterday – in a continuing programme across the region designed to encourage children to pursue Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM)...
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines launches Manchester services as new partnerships with Bangladeshi cities are announced

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines launches Manchester services as new partnerships with Bangladeshi cities are announced Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate from Manchester Airport to Dhaka and Sylhet three times per week. Service will cater for more than 70,000 people of Bangladeshi origin in the North. New link is announced between Manchester and the two Bangladeshi cities, with delegations to travel in each direction. Partnership will promote commercial ties and knowledge sharing. The launch of a direct air route between Manchester and Bangladesh will be the catalyst for a new era of...
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Manchester Airport signs up with "Buy with Confidence" to tackle rogue car parking firms

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Manchester Airport signs up with "Buy with Confidence" to tackle rogue car parking firms Manchester Airport and Manchester City Council have published the names of meet and greet parking companies that have signed up to a “Buy with Confidence” scheme. Six operators have achieved the standard, which involves them giving a commitment to trading fairly. The businesses listed have undergone a series of detailed checks before being approved as a member of the scheme. The publication of the list is in response to concerns from local communities that so-called “rogue” meet and greet firms are...
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Cardiff Airport’s Christmas getaway

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Cardiff Airport’s Christmas getaway Cardiff Airport is preparing to welcome over 37,000 passengers over the Christmas period*. The busiest day of travel will be Saturday 21st December 2019, with flights departing to key hubs like Hamad International in Doha with Qatar Airways and Amsterdam Schiphol with KLM plus ski flights to Chambéry and Geneva with Flybe. Cardiff Airport is open for business over the Christmas period, with some 500 flights expected, as people fly home to visit friends and family or jet off to warmer weather and far-flung destinations. The top five most popular...
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LJLA expects busy festive holiday 'getaway' once again

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LJLA expects busy festive holiday 'getaway' once again Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is gearing up once again for the traditional Christmas and New Year ‘getaway’, with approximately 150,000 passengers expected to pass through the Airport over the festive and New Year holiday period. With schools finishing for Christmas tomorrow, lots of families from across the region are expected to head off on flights over the holiday period with passengers travelling to a mix of destinations. As usual, popular flights for passengers over the coming days are expected to include Winter ski...
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