Heathrow delivers strong summer with eyes on future

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Heathrow delivers strong summer with eyes on future - Results for nine months ended 30 Sept 2023 Heathrow is back at its best after a super summer - Our colleagues welcomed 29 million passengers this summer, taking the total for the first nine months of the year to 59 million. Passenger satisfaction levels have continued to exceed 2022 levels. Britain's hub "the most connected airport” globally - Britain's hub airport reclaimed the crown as "the most connected airport in the world", providing a boost to the country's growth potential and prosperity. With connections to over 214...
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JetBlue Announces Seasonal Flights to Dublin and Edinburgh on Sale Today
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JetBlue Announces Seasonal Flights to Dublin and Edinburgh on Sale Today JetBlue Will Also Launch its Highly Anticipated Service from Boston to Paris and Add Second Paris Flight from New York’s JFK To Celebrate Launches, Limited Roundtrip Fares Starting at $1,999, $2,499, £1,499, €1,499 and €1,999 in Mint and $399, $599, £399, and €399 in Core Available NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced entrance to two new transatlantic destinations – Dublin and Edinburgh – with flights available on sale starting today. Daily seasonal service from New York’s John F...
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New flights to New York with JetBlue from Edinburgh
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New flights to New York with JetBlue from Edinburgh Edinburgh Airport will welcome JetBlue to Scotland in 2024 as the airline launches its first ever Scottish route to New York. The airline will run a summer service from EDI to New York JFK from May to September 2024, marking the first time it has ever operated in Scotland. Flights will depart daily on an Airbus A321neo, giving passengers even more opportunity to see the bright lights of the Big Apple. The addition of this route further enhances connectivity to North America out of Scotland’s busiest airport after a strong 2023 where...
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Dublin Airport Aiming To Get More Passengers To Travel By Bus
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Dublin Airport Aiming To Get More Passengers To Travel By Bus Dublin Airport is targeting an increase in the number of passengers travelling to and from the airport by bus over the coming years. The airport is seeking expressions of interest from bus operators who would like to operate scheduled bus services from the various bus stops outside the two terminals from Spring 2024 onwards. The licences on offer will start from March 1, 2024 for a period of three years, with an option to be extended for an additional two years. In the tender documents issued this week, Dublin Airport says...
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Busy September for Malta International Airport as traffic totals more than 812,000 passenger movements
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Busy September for Malta International Airport as traffic totals more than 812,000 passenger movements September is the third consecutive month with more than 800,000 passenger movements Strong travel demand reflected in the monthly seat load factor of 89.2 per cent Malta International Airport publishes its flight schedule for winter (November 23 to March 24) September was the third consecutive month during which Malta International Airport saw more than 800,000 passengers. Traffic for September totalled 812,176 passenger movements, translating into an increase of 6.5 per cent over...
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Heathrow’s new CEO plans stronger hub for UK

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Heathrow’s new CEO plans stronger hub for UK Thomas Woldbye has officially taken over as Heathrow CEO His arrival marks a new chapter for Heathrow that will push innovation in passenger service, sustainability and growth at the airport over the next decade He is spending his first day meeting colleagues across the airport seeing first-hand what goes into making Britain’s hub one of the top 10 airports globally Thomas Woldbye has officially taken the helm of the UK’s hub airport this morning following the departure of former CEO John Holland-Kaye. As a champion of passenger service...
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance September 2023
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance September 2023 A total of 3.37 million passengers passed through Sydney Airport in September 2023, representing a 92.3% recovery compared to pre-pandemic September 2019 and the strongest post-Covid traffic recovery rate to date. Sydney Airport’s T1 international terminal saw 1.27 million passengers pass through in September, a 93.1% recovery compared to September 2019. Domestic passenger traffic was 91.7% recovered, with 2.10 million passengers coming through the T2 and T3 domestic terminals. Aussies flock overseas as Chinese visitor numbers continue...
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Newcastle International named ‘Airport of the Year’ at the prestigious Routes World Conference

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Newcastle International named ‘Airport of the Year’ at the prestigious Routes World Conference Newcastle International Airport has been awarded global ‘Airport of the Year’ in the less than five million passengers category at this year's prestigious Routes World Conference in Istanbul, Turkey. Nominated and voted for by airlines across the globe, Newcastle International Airport was the only UK Airport to be nominated across any of the categories and was recognised for airline engagement, operational delivery and providing comprehensive marketing and travel trade exposure. The Airport’s...
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Jet2 launch flights from Birmingham Airport to Morocco

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Jet2 launch flights from Birmingham Airport to Morocco Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the launch of scheduled flights and holidays from Birmingham Airport to Morocco for the first time. As a result of today’s announcement, the UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline will operate year-round from Birmingham Airport to two destinations in Morocco – Agadir and Marrakech – with flights and holidays on sale for both Winter 24/25 and Summer 25. The companies will operate up to four weekly flights to Morocco from the airport, commencing from October 2024 and running...
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch flights and holidays to Morocco
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch flights and holidays to Morocco As a result of today’s announcement, from October 2024 the UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline will operate year-round to two destinations in Morocco – Agadir and Marrakech – with flights and holidays on sale for both Winter 24/25 and Summer 25. The companies will operate up to 17 weekly flights to Morocco from six UK airports, with over 180,000 departing seats going on sale today. Customers travelling to Morocco with Jet2holidays and Jet2CityBreaks will initially be able to choose from around 50 4-5 star...
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Leeds Bradford Airport £100m Regeneration Programme
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Leeds Bradford Airport £100m Regeneration Programme Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced over a £100m investment into a vital regeneration of its terminal facilities which will dramatically improve the passenger experience and help unlock economic growth for the region. Approved by Leeds City Council, the work is set to commence in autumn 2023 and is expected to complete in 2026. Farrans Construction has been appointed as the contractor to deliver Phase 1 of the project, the construction of the terminal extension. The regeneration will see a 9,500 sq. mt., three storey extension...
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More than 120,000 passengers expected during first week of October break
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More than 120,000 passengers expected during first week of October break Glasgow Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year today (Thursday 12 October) as tens of thousands of holidaymakers prepare to jet off for the October holiday week. Over 120,000 people are expected to pass through the airport between today and Monday 16 October with many flying out to popular sunspots in the Canary Islands, southern Spain, Turkey, Cyprus, Portugal, Cancun and Dubai. Destinations such as Rome, Reykjavik, Barcelona, Porto, Lisbon, Dubrovnik and Krakow are set to be popular...
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Trip review: Rugby World Cup trip from Cardiff Airport

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This is my review of my trip to the Rugby World Cup in Nantes that I took between 6/10/23 and 9/10/23. This was for Wales final group game with Georgia, and I also went to Japan v Argentina game. I made my way down from Leeds where I live on the 5/10/23 and stayed overnight at the Celtic International hotel which was on the approach road to the airport and was a decent place to stay for the night. After killing some time on Friday, I got to the airport to park my car just after 3pm and headed into the terminal to meet one of the Gulliver’s Sports reps for my group. We were flying with...
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2.9 Million Passengers Through Dublin Airport's Terminals in September
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2.9 Million Passengers Through Dublin Airport's Terminals in September A total of 2.9 million passengers passed through the doors of Dublin Airport's two terminals in September, 11% higher than in the same month in 2022, according to airport operator daa. A busy September took the total number of passengers starting or finishing their journey at Dublin Airport in the four peak months of the summer season - June to September - to just over 12 million. Around 800,000 passengers transferred or transited through Dublin Airport during the four summer months, including 200,000 in September...
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London Luton tops table for ‘next-generation' aircraft
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London Luton tops table for ‘next-generation' aircraft More flights at London Luton Airport (LLA) were operated using quieter, more fuel efficient “next generation” aircraft this summer compared to all other major European airports. Data gathered from aviation intelligence and data specialist RDC Aviation, shows that between April and August 2023, more than a third (33.5%) of all flights from LLA were operated using Airbus neo or Boeing Max variants, reducing emissions by up to 20%. This year has seen LLA working with its three largest airlines to double their next generation fleet...
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Jet2 put on biggest ever Summer Sun programme on sale for 2025 from Bristol Airport
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays unlock the sunshine and put biggest ever Summer Sun programme on sale for 2025 from Bristol Airport Biggest ever Summer Sun programme offers 34 sunshine destinations and almost 110 departing weekly flights during peak periods – including brand-new and exclusive route to Kalamata Programme has been put on sale today in response to strong demand for Summer Sun and means customers and independent travel agents in the South West can book ahead Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have today announced that their biggest ever Summer Sun programme is now on sale for 2025 from...
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‘Outstanding’ security training gives East Midlands Airport customers peace of mind
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‘Outstanding’ security training gives East Midlands Airport customers peace of mind The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has once again given East Midlands Airport (EMA) top marks for the training it provides for security staff. The ranking of ‘outstanding’ gives customers the assurance that they can travel through the airport safe in the knowledge that security teams are highly trained and they will receive excellent customer service. People using EMA to travel to Europe this year have on average passed through security in under 15 minutes. The CAA’s quality assurance scheme ensures...
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easyJet announces new route and holidays from Bristol to Marrakech
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easyJet announces new route and holidays from Bristol to Marrakech easyJet will launch a new route from Bristol to Marrakech taking off from 31st October 2023, operating twice a week, all year round. Seats now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app from £32.99 Brand new packages are available on the new route with easyJet holidays easyJet, Europe’s leading airline has announced a new route and package holidays from Bristol to Marrakech in Morocco. On sale from today, the new destination adds even greater choice for customers from across the south west looking for a fair weather...
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Brand new multi-faith prayer room opens at Newcastle International Airport
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Brand new multi-faith prayer room opens at Newcastle International Airport Newcastle International Airport has unveiled a brand-new multi-faith prayer room and quiet space. The newly refurbished area which is located inside the terminal near security, offers a dedicated space for passengers and airport employees who want to engage in prayer, meditation or find a quiet space. The multi-faith prayer room is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has comfortable seating, prayer mats, religious texts and other resources. Senior management from Newcastle International Airport, the...
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China Eastern to fly to Brisbane
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China Eastern to fly to Brisbane China Eastern Airlines has today announced it will resume non-stop services between Shanghai and Brisbane from 31 October. China’s second largest airline will commence with three flights per week, rising to daily seasonal flights from 8 December 2023 for the peak of the travel season. China Eastern Airlines will deploy wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft on the route, carrying 232 passengers. “This is another sign Queensland’s Chinese tourism market is set to roar back to life. We are delighted to welcome Shanghai back to the BNE destination map...
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Schiphol, FNV and CNV reach agreement on pay supplement and structural improvements in the quality of work
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Schiphol, FNV and CNV reach agreement on pay supplement and structural improvements in the quality of work Royal Schiphol Group, FNV and CNV have agreed on a follow-up to the social agreement for employees at the airport. With this agreement, Schiphol remains an attractive place to work and the quality of work is being further improved. The agreement comprises two parts: extending and then phasing out the labour market supplement on the one hand and structural actions and agreements regarding work at Schiphol on the other hand. The unions presented the agreement to their members. All...
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London Luton Airport to open two new lounges
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London Luton Airport to open two new lounges London Luton Airport (LLA) has appointed No1 Lounges, part of Swissport ALD Holdings, to provide two exciting new airport lounge spaces at the airport. My Lounge will provide a laid back, inclusive loft-style space in which guests can choose whatever they would like to eat or drink including premium beers, wines and spirits from a self-service pantry. My Lounge will have a capacity of 155 seats and replace the current Aspire Lounge with an eventual complete refurbishment. No1 Lounge will offer passengers a premium, stylish pre-departure...
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See your career take-off with a role at London Stansted
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See your career take-off with a role at London Stansted London Stansted is hosting its latest jobs fair to recruit hundreds of new employees ahead of a busy winter season. More than 500 job openings will be on offer in the areas such as flight crew, baggage handling, security, retail, and hospitality at the airport's Radisson Blu Hotel on October 10. The jobs fair comes as Stansted continues to make the fastest recovery of any major airport in the UK following the pandemic with August the second busiest month on record. The airport and some of its on-site business partners are now...
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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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Dublin Airport reports a strong operating performance in first half of 2023
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daa plc Reports A Strong Operating Performance In First Half Of 2023 daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has reported that passenger numbers recovered strongly in the first six months ended June 30, 2023 with 17.1 million passengers flying in and out of the Republic of Ireland’s two busiest airports. This compares to 13.0 million in the same period last year. Total Group turnover at daa plc for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was €458.8 million (H1 2022: €295.6 million) an increase of 55%. Improved passenger numbers in the first six months of 2023 versus 2022 contributed to...
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Bristol Airport announces transformational public transport hub project
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Bristol Airport announces transformational public transport hub project Bristol Airport has commenced work on its largest capital project ever and is investing over £60m in creating a public transport interchange hub and multi-storey car park. This transformational project will enhance services and accessibility for customers whether arriving or departing from Bristol Airport. Customers using Bristol Airport will notice preparation and enabling works taking place in front of the terminal and within the Northside Car Park. The project will provide: Over £60m investment New public...
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London Gatwick could support more than 35,000 new jobs through imports
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London Gatwick could support more than 35,000 new jobs through imports Imports could double at London Gatwick by 2038 if the airport’s Northern Runway is brought into routine use, alongside its Main Runway Increased imports could generate 35,000 new jobs across the UK and add £2bn to the national economy London Gatwick has submitted a planning application to bring the airport’s existing Northern Runway into regular use towards the end of the decade  London Gatwick could support more than 35,000 additional jobs across the UK, through the doubling of imports, if its Northern Runway...
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Electric vehicle chargers installed at Edinburgh Airport
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Electric vehicle chargers installed at Edinburgh Airport Dozens of new electric vehicle charging points are now open to passengers, enhancing the provision for sustainable transport to and from Edinburgh Airport. A total of 40 EV chargers are available across three of the airport's car parks, providing a convenient option to drivers who want to charge their electric vehicles either before or after their flight. These chargers were installed as part of Edinburgh Airport's Low Carbon Energy Project which will also see a solar farm installed on the airfield, in turn helping work towards...
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Amsterdam Traffic and transport figures for August 2023
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Traffic and transport figures for August 2023 6 million passengers flew to, from or via Schiphol in August 2023. It's an increase of 14% compared to August 2022 and an increase of 60% compared to 2021. Most passengers flew to Spain, the United Kingdom, Greece, Italy and Turkey. The number of flights to and from Schiphol was 41,584. That is also an increase compared to 2022 (+10%) and 2021 (+31%). 2021 2022 2023 Number of passengers 3,787,215 5,327,361 6,053,641 Number of commercial flights 31,847 37,730 41,584 Number of cargo flights 1,743...
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance August 2023
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance August 2023 A total of 3.25 million passengers passed through Sydney Airport in August 2023, representing an 88.6 per cent recovery compared to pre-pandemic August 2019. This is the second month in a row that the international passenger recovery has been stronger than the domestic. A total of 1.23 million travellers passed through Sydney Airport’s T1 international terminal in August, which is an 89.7 per cent recovery rate on August 2019. The domestic passenger recovery rate was 88.0 per cent in August, with 2.02 million passengers coming through...
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