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London Stansted to introduce barrier free system at forecourt drop off area
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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...
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High flying jobs available at EMA in the New Year
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High flying jobs available at EMA in the New Year A whole host of jobs will be up for grabs at East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the New Year, with a jobs fair connecting jobseekers with employers in two months’ time. People’s thoughts might go to pilots and cabin crew as airport-related jobs, but there’s plenty of other roles at EMA, including in the hospitality industry – from the bars and restaurants in the terminal to a number of hotels on site – as well as security officers, customer ambassadors, ground handling crew and jobs with cargo operators. The jobs fair will take place on...
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Runway upgrades taking place at East Midlands Airport during no-flights periods
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Runway upgrades taking place at East Midlands Airport during no-flights periods East Midlands Airport is undertaking a series of scheduled closures to carry out upgrades to its runway, taxiways and other parts of the airfield to ensure the ongoing safety and effectiveness of its passenger and cargo operations. Three sessions before the end of the year and a further six in the new year have been coordinated with airlines and timed to coincide with periods when there are no flights and the airport can close with no impact on customers. The runway, taxiway and aircraft stands handle around...
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Norwegian Airlines lands at Newcastle Airport with new flights to Copenhagen
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Norwegian Airlines lands at Newcastle Airport with new flights to Copenhagen Image: @Ray Finkle Newcastle Airport is delighted to welcome Norwegian Airlines to the North East, which will offer flights to Copenhagen from 2 May 2025. The airline, one of Europe's leading low-cost carriers, has confirmed today that it will operate twice-weekly flights to the Danish capital every Monday and Friday. The new service will be the only regular direct route to Copenhagen from the North East and Yorkshire regions, providing passengers with the perfect opportunity to experience the award-winning...
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New flights to Berlin added to Newcastle Airport’s departure board for Summer 2025
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New flights to Berlin added to Newcastle Airport’s departure board for Summer 2025 Eurowings, Lufthansa Group’s value airline, will fly directly to Berlin from Newcastle Airport next summer, operating flights every Thursday and Sunday from 1 May 2025. The airline, which was awarded a four-star airline rating at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, already serves the North East of England with year-round flights to Düsseldorf and recently celebrated 10 years of flying from Newcastle Airport. The new service will be the only regular, direct flight to Berlin from the North East and...
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easyJet launches two spectacular new routes from Glasgow Airport for summer 2025
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easyJet launches two spectacular new routes from Glasgow Airport for summer 2025 Image: @lbaspotter easyJet has put two new routes on sale today to Reus and Antalya from Glasgow Airport Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares starting from £29.99* Brand new package holidays are now available with easyJet holidays, starting from just £307 per person Scotland’s largest airline easyJet will add two new spectacular routes from Glasgow Airport, as part of a bumper package of 21 new routes from UK airports for next summer. The collection of new routes on sale...
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Ryanair Introduces Seventh Route from Glasgow Airport with Direct Flights to Malta
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Ryanair Introduces Seventh Route from Glasgow Airport with Direct Flights to Malta Image: @Ray Finkle Ryanair will launch a new direct route to Malta from Glasgow Airport next summer. Launching on April 1, the twice-weekly service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, offering passengers increased flexibility and convenience for travel to one of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations. This eagerly anticipated addition marks Ryanair’s seventh route from Glasgow, complementing the airline’s current destinations of Alicante, Brussels, Dublin, Krakow, Malaga, and Wroclaw. With...
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Multi-million-pound departure lounge improvements by SSP continue at LJLA
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Multi-million-pound departure lounge improvements by SSP continue at LJLA Having recently been voted the UK’s best airport in the 2024 Which? annual airport survey, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is now further enhancing the passenger experience in time for next Summer through new food and beverage outlets from SSP. Work is underway in the airport’s Departure lounge, to construct a range of new, expanded and refurbished passenger facilities over the coming months. These will include Monty’s, an all-day diner with seating for almost 200 passengers, a new expanded premium lounge that will...
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Easyjet announce flights to Malaga and Palma from Leeds Bradford Airport
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Easyjet announce flights to Malaga and Palma from Leeds Bradford Airport easyJet confirms expansion of routes from LBA to popular Spanish destinations from March 2025 with fares starting from £26.99* easyJet expands their existing routes which include Belfast, Geneva and Paris Just when you think summer is over, easyJet has brought a touch of Spain to Yorkshire to announce new routes to Malaga and Palma from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) starting from the end of March 2025. With existing flights to Belfast, Geneva and Paris already available from Leeds Bradford Airport, easyJet...
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easyJet launches new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport for summer 2025
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easyJet launches new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport for summer 2025 easyJet, Liverpool’s leading airline, is to launch a new route to Split in Croatia from Liverpool John Lennon Airport starting next summer. On sale from today a new twice-weekly route to Split will start on 9th June and operate on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer with fares from £34.99* As the largest city on the Croatian coast and a history going back to the Roman period, Split offers something for everyone. From ancient ruins to chic shops and open-air flea markets, there’s plenty to be explore, as...
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KLM and Newcastle Airport celebrate 40 years of partnership
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KLM and Newcastle Airport celebrate 40 years of partnership KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is celebrating a landmark 40 years of partnership with Newcastle Airport this week. The airline has played a pivotal role in connecting the North East to the world and has been a key driver for investment and growth in the region. Starting in October 1984, KLM operated one flight every weekday between Newcastle and Amsterdam. Today, the airline operates up to five daily flights to the Netherlands’ capital from the award-winning Airport; a route that is extremely popular with both leisure and business...
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London Stansted unveils £1.1bn investment programme
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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...
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European Cargo choose Cardiff Wales Airport as new base
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European Cargo choose Cardiff Wales Airport as new base British air freight carrier, European Cargo, has confirmed its investment plans to open a new base in Wales Cardiff Airport is thrilled a new regular air freight service between China and Wales will be starting, thanks to European Cargo and the launch of its second UK base. The new base launches on 16 October 2024. There will initially be 3 weekly flights, building to 4, with the ambition of this frequency increasing in the future. The base will be operating with dedicated large Airbus aircraft. This development helps to build on...
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Check-in improvements will deliver more space for passengers at Edinburgh Airport

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Check-in improvements will deliver more space for passengers at Edinburgh Airport Image: Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has launched a £5.8 million project to redesign its check-in hall. This project will deliver more space for passengers and introduce new self-service technology and digital wayfinding. The investment will see zones A and D redesigned to create an improved, more seamless experience for passengers, with works ongoing from October 1. Zone A, the area currently used by Ryanair, will undergo a full redesign with digital wayfinding...
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Emirates opens new First and Business Class lounge
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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...
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Stansted's snow teams gears up for winter
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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...
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Newcastle Airport celebrates 'best ever' financial results ahead of major £20m investment
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Newcastle Airport celebrates 'best ever' financial results ahead of major £20m investment Newcastle Airport has today announced its “best ever” financial results following the submission of its 2023 annual accounts. Total revenues for the award-winning Airport in the most recent financial year increased by 22% to £79.1m, whilst operating profit grew by 36% to £33.9m, compared to 2022. The Airport welcomed 4.9 million passengers in 2023, two new airline partners, SunExpress and AEGEAN, and invested significantly in operational efficiencies and the passenger experience – all of which has...
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch Summer 2026 earlier than ever from Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch Summer 2026 earlier than ever from Liverpool John Lennon Airport Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have put their Summer programme on sale for 2026 earlier than ever before, with flights and holidays to 23 sunny hotspots now available to book from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Having only started operations from Liverpool for the first time earlier this year, the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers wanting to book ahead, going on sale with their summer programme from Liverpool earlier than...
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes 4.3m passengers as revenues rise to £44m
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes 4.3m passengers as revenues rise to £44m The UK’s number one airport according to Which? continues to invest to enhance its industry-leading customer experience for passengers and airlines 26 September 2024 – Liverpool John Lennon Airport reported a 15% increase in passenger numbers in its latest financial year. The airport welcomed 4.3m customers in the financial year ending 31 March 2024 and is now only 10% under its pre-pandemic passenger numbers. The rising passenger numbers have helped the airport increase revenue by 14% to £44.4m during the...
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Tortilla Rolls Into Glasgow
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Tortilla Rolls Into Glasgow The UK’s most-loved burrito and taco joint Tortilla has opened its doors after rolling into Glasgow Airport. Based in the main departure lounge, the 30-seat venue includes a grab-and-go takeaway service as well as a dine-in option from its famed fully customisable and authentic California-style Mexican menu. It is operated by SSP UK, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations and has helped create 19 new jobs at the airport. Tortilla’s dishes are all made fresh to order, filled with fresh, quality ingredients such as their marinated...
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Arriva doubles Airport bus connection with
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Arriva doubles Airport bus connection with Liverpool South Parkway and City Centre Arriva have increased the frequency of their 86A bus service which operates between Liverpool City Centre and Liverpool John Lennon Airport, with a service now operating every 7-8 minutes, doubling the number of services on the route. The 86A is also one of two Arriva services that operate on a route from the City Centre to the airport which calls at Liverpool South Parkway rail interchange. As a consequence, airport passengers using a host of rail services to Liverpool South Parkway from across the City...
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Manchester Airport celebrates busiest month on record
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Manchester Airport celebrates busiest month on record and summer holiday success · August was the busiest month Manchester Airport has ever seen with 3.36million passengers using the UK’s global gateway in the North · The month is the beats the previous record set in August 2019 · Over 98% of August’s passengers waited less than 15 minutes to get to security · Turkish destinations prove popular with passengers Manchester Airport has recorded the busiest month in its history with 3.36million passengers flying through the northern hub in August. The airport – which...
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Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks unwrap Budapest as new Winter 25/26 Christmas Market destination from Glasgow Airport
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Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks unwrap Budapest as new Winter 25/26 Christmas Market destination from Glasgow Airport Leading leisure airline and city break specialist put five festive favourites on sale for next winter, representing biggest ever Christmas Markets programme from Glasgow Airport Expanded programme includes launch of brand-new mini-series of trips to Budapest Dedicated trips to Berlin and Vienna return next year too, alongside scheduled services to Krakow and Prague 28th August 2024: Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have released details of their biggest ever Christmas Markets...
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American Airlines reinstates Edinburgh to Philadelphia route
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It's always EDI to Philadelphia The daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia will be reinstated next year as American Airlines returns to Scotland. The airline will be back in Scotland’s capital for the first time since 2019, with its first flight from Edinburgh departing on 24 May 2025. The service will end on 5 October and will be served by a Boeing 787-800 aircraft. Route Time Flight number Dates EDI - PHL 1135 - 1400 AA 0279 24 May - 5 October PHL - EDI 1905 - 0700 AA 0278 23 May - 4 October North America continues to be one of the most attractive inbound and...
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Newcastle Airport celebrates record-breaking cargo volume in first half of 2024

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Newcastle Airport celebrates record-breaking cargo volume in first half of 2024 Newcastle Airport is celebrating a record-breaking first half of 2024 after handling its highest-ever cargo volume for this period. From January to June this year the Airport handled 3,100 tonnes of cargo, an 87% increase on the same period last year, further establishing the Airport as one of the UK’s key strategic air cargo gateways. Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: “This record-breaking result is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work of the...
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London Gatwick reports strong start to 2024
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London Gatwick reports strong start to 2024 New long-haul routes and strong demand for travel saw 19.9 million passengers travelling through London Gatwick in the first half of this year. The continued collaboration with partners and the hard work of front-line colleagues has supported London Gatwick's continued recovery and delivered a successful start to the year, the airport said today when publishing its interim financial results. 2024 interim results include: 19.9 million passengers travelled through the airport, an increase of 7.7% compared to the same period in 2023 Revenue at...
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London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India
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London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India London Gatwick has launched a new five times weekly direct service to Bengaluru (Bangalore) with Air India. Bengaluru is the airline’s fifth destination from London Gatwick, joining existing routes to Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar. London Gatwick aims to double its connectivity to India in five years. Passengers across London and the South East can now access a new Indian destination this summer from London Gatwick, with the launch of Air India's direct service to Bengaluru...
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Glasgow Airport Noise Action Plan 2024-2028
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Glasgow Airport Noise Action Plan 2024-2028 Glasgow Airport is pleased to begin public consultation for our Noise Action Plan 2024-2028, marking a pivotal step in our commitment to minimising the noise impact from the airport on local communities. A Noise Action Plan outlines how an airport manages and, where feasible, reduces aviation noise. Noise Action Plans operate in five yearly cycles and so the proposed Noise Action Plan will update and replace the 2018-2023 Noise Action Plan. At Glasgow Airport, we recognise that aircraft noise is an important issue for local communities. We...
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Assisted Travel service supporting EMA’s customers gets top national rating
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Assisted Travel service supporting EMA’s customers gets top national rating The Assisted Travel service which helps people to enjoy an effortless experience at East Midlands Airport (EMA) has been given the top rating by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the fifth year running. EMA has been rated ‘very good’ by the CAA in its latest report on airport accessibility published today (August 7th). The CAA established its Airport Accessibility Framework a decade ago, setting standards for how passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility should be treated. In today’s report, the...
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More people finding more to enjoy at East Midlands Airport
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More people finding more to enjoy at East Midlands Airport Growing numbers of people are enjoying starting their holidays at East Midlands Airport, according to latest figures Last month saw more than 521,000 holidaymakers travel through the airport, a 5.2% increase on last July, as the peak summer season got underway. And EMA has a host of new features in the terminal this summer to enhance people’s experience. As well as an existing seating area being upgraded earlier this year, a whole new seating area has recently been created in the departure lounge providing 60 extra seats for...
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