NEW route from Bristol: Visit Vienna, the most liveable city on the planet
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NEW route from Bristol: Visit VIENNA, the most livable city on the planet Austria's low fare airline No. 1 starts the new direct connection from Bristol to Vienna. Lauda offers two weekly flights from Bristol to Austria’s capital, Vienna with flights commencing at the end of March 2020 Vienna was voted the most livable city on the planet for the tenth time. There’s no better time of the year to discover Vienna’s world renowned art, culture and culinary delights than in Summer. Visit the Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral or one of the numerous exhibitions by national and...
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Cardiff Airport unveils its Environmental Flight Path

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Cardiff Airport unveils its Environmental Flight Path The national airport for Wales has unveiled a timeline of immediate and short term environmental goals. These milestones will be delivered in line with the organisation’s vision to become a ‘Carbon neutral Airport’ and is a key consideration for the Airport’s Masterplan development over the next two decades. Environmental responsibility is a priority for Cardiff Airport, with a number of achievements already having been delivered. Our current position: A reduction of 53% in our carbon emissions over eight years Natural Gas consumption...
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Heathrow airport’s public consultation closes

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Local support for Heathrow expansion remains strong as airport’s largest ever public consultation closes New polling shows local support for expansion remains strong as statutory consultation for expanding the UK’s only hub airport comes to a close. In 16 of the 18 Parliamentary constituencies around Heathrow, more local residents support expansion than oppose it Expansion has the potential to end youth unemployment in communities closest to Heathrow, by generating tens of thousands of new local jobs and apprenticeships Local residents, MPs, councillors, community groups and members of...
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Bristol Airport switches to 100 per cent renewable electricity

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Bristol Airport switches to 100 per cent renewable electricity In a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint, Bristol Airport has switched to a 100 per cent renewable electricity supply. The announcement follows the recent publication of a carbon roadmap setting out how the Airport will become carbon neutral by 2025 for emissions within its direct control. The new three-year agreement with global renewable energy supplier, Ørsted, will see the Airport’s annual electricity use of 17 million kWh powered entirely by renewable sources. Electricity is the largest contributor to...
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Loganair to launch Glasgow services from Cardiff

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News release: Loganair to launch Glasgow services from Cardiff Loganair has today (September 9) announced it is introducing flights from Cardiff to Glasgow – welcomed as the airport’s newest operator. The carrier is set to commence a year-round, daily schedule on February 27 - designed to enable business or leisure trips of different durations – including weekends, long weekends and short breaks. Operated by a 49-seat Embraer 145 jet aircraft with a flight time of only one hour and 15 minutes between Scotland and Wales. Glasgow is a popular tourist city...
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DSA voted the UK’s Best Airport by Which?

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It’s a hat trick for DSA as it’s voted the UK’s Best Airport by Which? Magazine three years in a row! ‘For the third year in a row this low-cost carrier hub takes the best airport crown’ is the opening line for Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s (DSA) entry in the 2019 ‘Best and Worst UK Airports’ report carried out by Which? Magazine. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is celebrating topping the Which? Magazine Best and Worst UK Airports survey for the third time – and its fifth appearance in the top five. The survey measured 6,237 separate airport experiences remarking that ‘a staggering...
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UK Government blocks devolution of Air Passenger Duty to Wales
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Cardiff Airport statement: UK Government’s decision to block the devolution of Air Passenger Duty (APD) to Wales Deb Bowen Rees, CEO of Cardiff Airport, said: “We are hugely disappointed by today’s announcement. “Cardiff Airport has always been in favour of the UK-wide abolition of Air Passenger Duty and in support of the ‘A Fair Tax on Flying’ campaign. It is a punitive tax on travel and a cost that hinders the ability for the United Kingdom to remain competitive in what is a very competitive, fast-paced global industry. Not to mention, the UK APD rate is one of the highest in the...
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KLM UK Engineering agree £7m hangar deal at Norwich Airport

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Norwich Airport and KLM UK Engineering agree £7m hangar deal The airport will invest £7 million in a new hangar and workshop facilities for KLM UK Engineering at the airport to meet increased industry demand for aircraft maintenance. The project will be managed by Rigby Real Estate (RRE), the property division of airport owners, Rigby Group. It will see the construction of a 54,000 sq ft hangar and 15,500 sq ft workshop that will be completed by August 2020. The deal provides KLM UK Engineering with significant additional new capacity providing high quality aircraft maintenance and...
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Balkan Holidays celebrates 40 years of flying from Cardiff to Bulgaria

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Balkan Holidays celebrates 40 years of flying holiday makers from Cardiff to Bulgaria The specialist tour operator, which has operated flights to and from Wales’ national airport since 1979, marked its Ruby anniversary at Cardiff Airport yesterday before the weekly departure to Bourgas in Bulgaria, by surprising excited passengers at the Gate with a celebration. Holidaymakers were treated to anniversary cupcakes made by local cake specialist the Vale Cake Boutique, before jetting off on a sunny holiday. Cardiff Airport also presented Balkan Holidays with a commemorative luggage tag to...
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Liverpool's warm welcome helps to showcase the best of the City Region and the wider North West

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LJLA’s warm welcome helps to showcase the best of the City Region and the wider North West Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has just completed a project to create a warm welcome and lasting impression of the Airport, the City Region and the North West, for both visiting passengers and those returning home. The project has been delivered in partnership with the region’s destination marketing organisations, having recognised that LJLA is used more and more as a gateway airport not just for passengers travelling to the Liverpool City Region but also for the surrounding regions of...
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Gatwick Airport initiates planning process to use its existing Northern Runway
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Gatwick Airport initiates planning process to use its existing Northern Runway Gatwick confirms its intent to start preparing a planning application to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) The airport will follow the planning process to prepare a Development Consent Order (DCO) Documents will be made publicly available on the PINS website Gatwick Airport has formally started the process to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use by submitting a notice to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) of its intention to prepare an application for development consent. This action establishes...
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A busy Bank Holiday weekend for Cardiff Airport
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A busy Bank Holiday weekend for Cardiff Airport The national airport for Wales is preparing to welcome over 27,000 passengers this Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 23 - Monday 26 August), rounding off what has been the busiest summer in over 10 years. Many customers are jetting off for some late summer sunshine in popular beach destinations such as Croatia, Egypt, Greece and Spain, for some relaxation before the kids go back to school. With good weather on the cards in the UK and Ireland this weekend, customers are making the most of the Bank Holiday by planning ‘staycations’ to...
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Gatwick’s Passenger Advisory Group is recruiting new members to represent the views of passengers

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Gatwick’s Passenger Advisory Group is recruiting new members to represent the views of passengers Passenger Advisory Group (PAG) represents views and makes recommendations on all aspects of the airport’s passenger services and facilities PAG is a subgroup of GATCOM – the airport’s independent consultative committee Candidates should have a passion for customer service Gatwick Airport is looking to recruit new members to join GATCOM’s Passenger Advisory Group to feedback and make recommendations on all aspects of the airport’s passenger experience. GATCOM’s Passenger Advisory Group...
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Busiest ever month for a Scottish airport
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Busiest ever month for a Scottish airport Edinburgh Airport has recorded the busiest ever month for a Scottish airport for the second time as a total of 1,508,586 passengers passed through in July 2019. The figures are up 0.4% on the same month last year, but growth is down from 6.3% in July 2018. Jul % vs Last Year Domestic 475,757 -4.7% International 1,032,829 +3.0% Total 1,508,586 +0.4% MAT Total 14,763,216 +6.5% Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: “It’s a bittersweet month for us – we’ve just recorded the busiest ever month for a Scottish airport...
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easyJet announces new route from Birmingham Airport

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I hope this is just the beginning of EasyJet's expansion at BHX. Well done to Nick Barton for making this route possible, I would like to see many unserved routes taken up by EasyJet in the not too distant future.
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Norwegian cuts Ireland-USA routes citing 737 MAX grounding

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Budget airline Norwegian Air has said it will end flights between Ireland and the US next month, blaming the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. "We have concluded these routes are no longer commercially viable," it said. Norwegian, which has struggled to make a profit, said last month the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max plane could undo its plan to return to profitability. Norwegian said all six routes from Dublin, Cork and Shannon to the US and Canada would end on 15 September. Boeing's 737 Max fleet was grounded after two fatal crashes, the first a Lion Air flight which crashed into the...
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Heathrow on-track to top 81 million passengers as the airport pushes for sustainable fuels take off

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Heathrow on-track to top 81 million passengers as the airport pushes for sustainable fuels take off Figures reveal the UK’s busiest airport has welcomed over 46million passengers already this year, up 1.4% on the same time last year. Heathrow welcomed 7.75 million passengers in July, helping to maintain steady growth similar to 2018 numbers. New flights to Newquay, Isle of Man and Guernsey announced this summer continue to boost domestic passenger numbers, up 3.6% this month. Africa saw the highest long-haul passenger growth, up 5.2%. Over 130,000 metric tonnes of cargo, including vital...
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First UK InMotion digital accessories store opens at Leeds Bradford Airport

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First UK InMotion digital accessories store opens at Leeds Bradford Airport WHSmith is delighted to announce the opening of InMotion at Leeds Bradford Airport, the first InMotion store in the UK. InMotion, the highly successful electronics travel retailer, offers a specialised shopping experience with an extensive and dedicated range of the latest headphones, power and technology accessories for the travelling customer. Acquired by WHSmith in 2018, InMotion is the largest airport-based digital accessories retailer in North America. The launch of the first InMotion store in the UK...
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New five-year investment plan takes off at Gatwick
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New five-year investment plan takes off at Gatwick £1.11 billion investment puts passengers at the heart of Gatwick’s future plans - innovation and technology to play even greater role in journeys Plans backed by new owners, VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners, as Gatwick continues focus on balanced and sustainable growth opportunities Investment in operational performance to improve resilience and create future capacity Gatwick is today publishing its new five-year Capital Investment Programme (CIP) which highlights more investment in automation and technology as an...
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Liverpool Airport offers new tailor made packages to over 70 destinations flying direct from Liverpool
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Liverpool Airport offers new tailor made packages to over 70 destinations flying direct from Liverpool Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has today launched Liverpool Airport Holidays, a new service offering tailor made packages to over 70 destinations flying direct from Liverpool. Partnering with Myriad Travel, a local ATOL protected travel agent, Liverpool Airport Holidays offers customers unique package holidays, as well as exclusive airport offers on parking, fast-track and the airport lounge. Customers will also have access to 24/7 support whilst abroad, should they need it. The...
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Robust start to financial year as Gatwick celebrates growth
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Robust start to financial year as Gatwick celebrates growth 12.5m passengers travelled through Gatwick Q1 April – June 2019 Total passenger numbers +1.7% year-on-year, with long-haul +2.2% Responding to passenger demand Qatar Airways adds five new weekly flights to Doha London Gatwick has achieved its busiest-ever start to a financial year, as passenger numbers grew by +1.7% in Q1, compared to 2018, as 12.5 million passengers travelled through in the first three months of the 2019 – 2020 financial year. Long-haul growth was also strong in Q1, up +2.2%. North Atlantic routes drove this...
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Cardiff Airport expecting busiest summer season in over 10 years

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News 19 JULY Cardiff Airport expecting busiest summer season in over 10 years Cardiff Airport is gearing up for another busy summer season, as over the six-week period, over 318,000 customers will be jetting off for a summer holiday or to visit friends and relatives whilst the kids are off school. During the school holiday period between July and September, Wales’ national airport is expecting a 7% increase in passengers compared to last summer, making summer 2019 the busiest summer in over a decade. Customers can reach exciting long-haul destinations such as Bali, Thailand, Pakistan...
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Strong support for Gatwick’s master plan
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Strong support for Gatwick’s master plan as airport confirms way forward for sustainable development Two-thirds of respondents to public consultation support Gatwick’s intention to build capacity by making best use of existing runways Airport will now prepare a planning application to bring the standby runway into routine use, including a further public consultation Gatwick has today published its final master plan and a report on its 12-week public consultation, which concluded earlier this year. This consultation showed strong support for airport development with two thirds of...
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WIZZ Air adds Chisinau to growing choice of destinations taking off from DSA
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WIZZ Air adds Chisinau to growing choice of destinations taking off from DSA WIZZ Air announced a new twice-weekly flight to Chisinau, Moldova taking off from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) from 20th December. The new addition is WIZZ Air’s 14th route flying from Doncaster Sheffield, the UKs favourite airport, and the only route between the north of England and Moldova. This announcement adds a further 38,000 seats to DSA and takes WIZZ’s overall seat commitment at DSA to 800,000 per annum. Chris Harcombe, Aviation Development Director at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said...
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Brussels Airlines reconnects Bristol Airport with Brussels Airport
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Brussels Airlines reconnects Bristol Airport with Brussels Airport The Belgian airline will connect Bristol with Brussels 12 times a week. The first flight from Bristol to Brussels will take off on September 1st. Brussels Airlines offers daily flights between five airports in the UK the capital of Europe. The connection between Bristol Airport and Brussels Airport is not entirely new, as wetlease partner flybmi used to operate this route for Brussels Airlines until February this year. As the connection between both cities remains of strategic importance to the airline, Brussels Airlines...
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Over 3.2 Million Passengers Welcomed at Malta International Airport in First Half of 2019

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Over 3.2 Million Passengers Welcomed at Malta International Airport in First Half of 2019 5.9 per cent traffic growth in first half of 2019 3 new routes for winter and 17 route extensions the winter season Malta Airport outperforms 25 EU airports in terms of connectivity growth Mid-year Update A busy first half of 2019 saw Malta International Airport welcome over 3.2 million passengers. The company announced its mid-year traffic results, which show an increase of 5.9 per cent in passenger movements over the same stretch last year, earlier today during a press conference. Addressing...
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London Stansted opens new check-in area as part of ongoing transformation project
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London Stansted opens new check-in area as part of ongoing transformation project Passengers using London Stansted this summer will benefit from a new and improved check-in area thanks to the completion of the latest terminal upgrade as part of the airport’s ongoing transformation project. Eight new check-in desks opened at 5am on July 11 with passengers travelling with TUI to Heraklion in Crete the first to use them. “ The new check-in area looks fantastic, and received a big thumbs up from the passengers who used them for the first time on Thursday. The desks are in a ‘shoreline’...
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Glasgow Airport receives top ranking in CAA disability access report
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Glasgow Airport receives top ranking in CAA disability access report Glasgow Airport receives the highest rating of “very good” from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for disability access. The CAA has today (Thursday 11 July 2019) published its fourth annual report on the disability access of the UK’s largest airports, spanning a 12-month reporting period of 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019. The CAA’s accessibility framework is a world-first and is driving improvements in performance to help improve accessibility across UK airports. To achieve a 'very good' classification, airports...
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Drone temporarily closes Leeds Bradford Airport

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Reports of drone closes Leeds Bradford Airport Flights temporarily suspended at Leeds Brtadford Airport due to reported drone activity close to the final approach to the airport. 1400 The airport is closed as a drone has been spotted flying in the Horsforth area on a 1 mile final for 32 All flight currently suspended
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Heathrow kickstarts landmark summer

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Heathrow kickstarts landmark summer with new routes and sky-high passenger satisfaction in June Heathrow welcomed a record 7.25m passengers in June, up 1.7% on last year, with growth driven by fuller aircraft at the start of the summer holiday getaway. This was also the 32nd consecutive month of growth for the airport. Africa saw double digit growth, up 11.6% on last year, with new routes to Durban, bigger aircraft to Nigeria and increased frequencies to Johannesburg. North America also proved popular for Heathrow’s passengers, with 3.5% growth, as the already busy market was further...
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