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SunExpress launches new route from Newcastle Airport to Dalaman
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SunExpress launches new route from Newcastle Airport to Dalaman SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has launched a new route from Newcastle to Dalaman for summer 2025. The airline is offering passengers from the North East the opportunity to fly direct from Newcastle International Airport to Dalaman twice weekly, with all flights operated by Boeing 737 aircraft. Return fares start from just £169.99 including 20kg checked baggage, offering travellers an affordable and convenient gateway to one of Türkiye’s most scenic regions, home to countless sand beaches, a...
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Pegasus Airlines provides even more connections from Bristol Airport

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Pegasus Airlines provides even more connections from Bristol Airport @FCox1 Forums4airports.com Pegasus Airlines has announced it is launching a three-times weekly service from Bristol to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, a major hub airport in Turkey, that is used by millions of passengers to explore countries across Europe, Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. Pegasus Airlines will provide onward connections to many countries including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Doha, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Georgia, making it easier for...
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Región de Murcia International Airport: Struggling to Soar Beyond Its Predecessor
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Región de Murcia International Airport: Struggling to Soar Beyond Its Predecessor Galopax on Wikipedia Located in southeastern Spain, Región de Murcia International Airport (RMU) was envisioned as a modern gateway to the Costa Cálida, promising enhanced capacity and connectivity when it replaced the ageing San Javier Airport in 2019. Yet, five years on, the airport continues to grapple with attracting airlines and surpassing the passenger numbers once achieved by its predecessor. In 2024, RMU handled 907,668 passengers and 7,140 flight movements—figures that, while respectable, fall...
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Luton Airport Expansion Approved as “Tipping Point” for UK Economy
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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...
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Aircraft Handling in Europe: How Cutthroat Competition Fuels Rising Flight Costs
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Aircraft Handling in Europe: How Cutthroat Competition Fuels Rising Flight Costs Image:Gatwick Airport Aircraft handling—encompassing baggage services, refuelling, de-icing, and ground operations—is a linchpin of aviation efficiency. In Europe, a fragmented market, stringent regulations, and fierce competition among service providers are reshaping the industry. While cost-cutting drives short-term gains, the long-term repercussions—operational inefficiencies, labour strife, and consolidation—threaten to escalate costs for airlines, potentially increasing airfares for passengers. This...
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Why the European Aviation Industry Faces a Perfect Storm: A Technical Analysis
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Why the European Aviation Industry Faces a Perfect Storm: A Technical Analysis The European aviation sector, a cornerstone of global air transport, is confronting a convergence of structural, regulatory, and operational challenges that threaten its near-term stability and long-term competitiveness. For industry professionals, the risks span fuel economics, regulatory compliance, labour dynamics, fleet strategy, and technological disruption. Below, we dissect the technical drivers of this crisis. 1. Economic Pressures: CASK-RASK Imbalance and Fuel Volatility Airlines are grappling with...
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Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport flat in January due to 32 million cap
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Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport flat in January due to 32 million cap daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has released its first monthly passenger numbers for 2025, which show Cork Airport remains on trend as the fastest growing airport in Ireland with 7% more passengers in January versus the same month last year. It was a different story in Dublin, where the number of passengers through Dublin Airport's terminals was flat in January 2024 at 2.1 million due to the impact of the 32 million passenger cap. If there was no cap at Dublin Airport, there would have been an...
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AviAlliance completes acquisition of AGS Airports
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AviAlliance completes acquisition of AGS Airports Investment will support the growth of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports Ownership by experienced operator will enhance connectivity and improve passenger experience Appointment of new CEO to continue driving growth AviAlliance, one of the world's leading private airport investors and operators, today announces the completion of its acquisition of AGS Airports, the operator of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports from Ferrovial and Macquarie1 for an enterprise value of £1.53 billion, having received all relevant regulatory...
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Heathrow accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption

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Heathrow accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption Heathrow also publishes new 'Nature Positive Plan' and announces an update to its sustainability strategy, 'Connecting People and Planet' (Heathrow 2.0) Heathrow increases pioneering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme - targeting 3% SAF in 2025. £86m is available to airlines to support the swap to cleaner fuels, cutting 500,000 tonnes of carbon from flights Heathrow also publishes new 'Nature Positive Plan' and announces an update to its sustainability strategy, 'Connecting People and Planet' (Heathrow 2.0) Heathrow...
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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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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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Manchester Airport officially joins 30 Million Club after record-breaking year
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Manchester Airport officially joins 30 Million Club after record-breaking year · 30.1m passengers passed through Manchester Airport in the last 12 months · Reaching the milestone puts Manchester on a level with some of the biggest airports in the world – and has been welcomed by airlines, tourism leaders and others · September was another record-breaking month for the airport – the 12th in a row · And 93% of September passengers got to security in under 10 minutes Manchester Airport has reached a major milestone by recording 30m passengers in a year – putting it...
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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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Heathrow chases summer gold for UK plc as it smashes all-time records

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Heathrow chases summer gold for UK plc as it smashes all-time records Almost 8 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in July, seeing the UK’s hub retain gold spot on the podium as the busiest airport in Europe in the first half of the year - ahead of Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, Madrid and Paris Charles de Gaulle by millions of passengers Before July 2024, Heathrow had never surpassed 1.8m passengers in a week. This has now been achieved three weeks in a row (08 – 28 July), as the airport continues to break its own records Heathrow saw six of its busiest ever departure days in...
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London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub – an important first step...
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London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub – an important first step toward possible zero-carbon flights Airbus, easyJet, Air Products, and London Gatwick to work together to establish how hydrogen infrastructure – including to fuel new types of aircraft – could be introduced at the airport. Airbus is developing new short-haul hydrogen powered aircraft – aiming for them to enter commercial service from 2035. London Gatwick is one of several VINCI airports to form a Hydrogen Hub partnership with Airbus. Airbus, easyJet, London Gatwick, and Air Products - one of the world’s largest hydrogen producers -...
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London Stansted records busiest ever July
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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...
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Emirates carries three million passengers on Newcastle to Dubai route
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Emirates carries three million passengers on Newcastle to Dubai route Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has reached the 3 million passenger milestone on its Newcastle to Dubai route. The airline currently serves Newcastle with a daily flight, offering customers access to more than 130 destinations via its home and hub, Dubai. Julie Bailey, Emirates’ Regional Sales Manager in the UK, said: “Newcastle is a very important gateway for us in the UK and we’re proud to be marking a new milestone by carrying three million passengers on the route. "Over the past two...
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EMA ready to build on cargo success
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EMA ready to build on cargo success East Midlands Airport (EMA) is looking to build on its success as the UK’s foremost express air cargo hub. As he prepares to attend Asia's biggest air freight industry event Air Cargo China in June, EMA’s Head of Aviation David Craig outlines why EMA is perfectly placed to benefit from and support the recent boom in e-commerce East Midlands Airport’s cargo operation is already a huge success story, and a study has concluded that it could really start to fly in the years ahead. While many people doubtless see EMA as a medium-sized regional airport...
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Jet2 and Jet2holidays launch Jerez and Costa De La Luz from Birmingham
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Jet2 and Jet2holidays launch Jerez and Costa De La Luz from Birmingham Award-winning flights to Jerez (exclusive route) and holidays to Costa de la Luz now on sale for next summer from Birmingham Airport Launch of new destination means holidaymakers across the Midlands can explore the sun-soaked coastal resorts of Costa de la Luz and the cities and villages of southern Spain's Andalusia region Today’s announcement also sees Jet2holidays introduce packages to Costa de la Luz via Faro Airport from Birmingham Airport too! 26th June 2024: Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have added even more...
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Chaiiwala arrives at London Luton Airport
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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...
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Planning approval sought for new logistics park near East Midlands Airport
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Planning approval sought for new logistics park near East Midlands Airport Plans to turn land near East Midlands Airport (EMA) into a new hi-tech logistics and manufacturing park as part of the East Midlands Freeport have taken a major step forward. MAG (Manchester Airports Group), which owns and operates EMA, has submitted a planning application to North West Leicestershire District Council detailing the proposals for a site just south of the A453 alongside the airport. If approved, the development could result in more than 2,000 new jobs once fully operational and employ up to 174...
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easyJet announces new routes from Newcastle Airport
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easyJet announces new routes from Newcastle Airport to Paris and Lyon as well as more flights to Amsterdam and Geneva easyJet has put its 2024 winter programme on sale, providing passengers from Newcastle Airport with even more choice when travelling to some of Europe’s most popular city break destinations. From 27 October, the airline will operate new flights to Paris, six days a week starting from £26.99* as well as a new weekly service to Lyon from 4 January 2025 with fares starting from £29.99*. The new route to Lyon will provide more options for those planning a ski holiday...
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Twenty years of United at Edinburgh Airport
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Twenty years of United at Edinburgh Airport Picture: Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport and United Airlines are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the nonstop service between Edinburgh Airport and New York/Newark. Since its launch in June 2004, the airline has carried more 2.4 million customers on nearly 17,000 flights on this route. The airline’s presence in Edinburgh has gone from strength to strength since, now operating daily year-round flights from Edinburgh to New York/Newark, with flights doubling from once to twice daily during the peak summer season 2024. United also...
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D-Day role highlighted in 80th anniversary exhibition
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D-Day role highlighted in 80th anniversary exhibition Exeter Airport’s vital role in supporting the allied D-Day invasion of Europe 80 years ago is being highlighted in a two-day public exhibition at the airport. The D-Day 80th anniversary event is being hosted by Chris Wiseman and Jerry Bird on 5 and 6 June, from 11am to 7pm on both days in the airport terminal. Car parking is available for just £2 per day in Car Park 4, and the airport’s Cove Café will open on both days. Chris presents talks about the history of the RAF at Exeter and is also the creator of the RAF Exeter and Exeter...
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Newcastle Airport Restaurant Nominated for International Award
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Newcastle Airport Restaurant Nominated for International Award Newcastle Airport is delighted to announce that one of its newest bar and restaurants, Aster & Thyme, has been nominated for a prestigious international award. The Moodie Davitt Report ‘Airport Food and Beverage + Hospitality Awards’ are the world’s only awards that celebrate the best in global airport hospitality. This year, Newcastle Airport’s Aster & Thyme outlet has been nominated in the Airport Bar of the Year category, alongside other outlets in airports including Gatwick, Ontario, Bali, Hong Kong and Dubai. Aster &...
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New My Lounge opens at London Luton Airport
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New My Lounge opens at London Luton Airport London Luton Airport (LLA) has opened the doors to a second lounge, further expanding the range of choice available to passengers ahead of the summer. My Lounge, located in LLA’s departure lounge, features a design inspired by loft style living and can accommodate 135 guests. Operated by No1 Lounges, a SwissportALD Holdings company, the lounge is accessible to Priority Pass and Lounge Key cardholders, whilst less frequent travellers can pre-book their visits directly via the No1 website at no1lounges.com. The lounge offers an all-day...
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Bristol Airport Reaches 10 Million Passenger Milestone
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Bristol Airport Reaches 10 Million Passenger Milestone Bristol Airport has welcomed 10 million passengers (in a consecutive twelve-month period) travelling through the terminal for the first time in its history. In celebration of reaching this major milestone 10 lucky customers were selected at random and were presented with gifts of return airline tickets, retail, catering vouchers and other gifts. Bristol Airport currently offers flights to over 120 direct destinations across 31 countries; alongside offering daily hub services to Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Dublin and Paris which connect...
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