London Gatwick Airport highlights its importance to the UK economy
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London Gatwick contributes £5.5 billion to UK economy in 2023 and supports landmark delegation to attract investment into the region Airport also supports 76,000 jobs – with residents in the local area benefitting most. Delegation to showcase the region at leading inward investment event for the first time. Event will be attended by senior investment decision makers from across the globe. Share on: London Gatwick generated £5.5 billion for the UK economy and supported over 76,000 jobs in 2023 –levels close to those pre-pandemic1, according to new research by leading economists Oxera...
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Sydney Airport announces newest recipient of SYD100 Scholarship
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Sydney Airport announces newest recipient of SYD100 Scholarship SYD100 now in its fifth year supporting young people from under-represented groups to enter the aviation industry Beginning in 2020, scholarship will be awarded for 100 years Sydney Airport has announced 19-year-old Harmony Boonaerts as the newest recipient of the Trevor Gerber SYD100 Scholarship in 2024. Hailing from Ulladulla on the South Coast of New South Wales, Harmony will soon enter her first year of a Bachelor of Aviation Management at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and is the third female to be...
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to take off to three new destinations in Summer 24

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to take off to three new destinations in Summer 24 Image credit: @lbaspotter Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will wave off their first flight to Bourgas from Bristol Airport this afternoon (Tuesday 7th May), when their inaugural flight to Bulgaria departs. The busy flight will mark the start of the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator giving local customers a taste of Bulgaria by operating weekly Tuesday services to Bourgas from Bristol Airport until 8th October 2024. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are further expanding their programme later this...
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AEGEAN, the Greek flagship airline, has returned to Newcastle Airport for its second summer season
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AEGEAN, the Greek flagship airline, has returned to Newcastle Airport for its second summer season. Passengers can travel now between the North East and the city of Athens on the direct service every Wednesday and Sunday, until the 23rd October 2024. The convenient evening departure time allows passengers to arrive the following day ready to start their holiday straight away, or connect onto a range of onward travel options via air or boat. Athens, Greece’s capital city, was crowned Europe’s leading city-break destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards last month. The judges of...
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Pegasus spreads its wings at Edinburgh Airport
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Pegasus spreads its wings at Edinburgh Airport A new airline will land in Scotland for the first time this summer as Pegasus Airlines spreads its wings at Edinburgh Airport. Pegasus Airlines will operate flights between Scotland and Türkiye from the 27th of June, flying on Thursdays and Sundays on A320neo / A321neo aircraft. The service will be year-round. The service will connect Edinburgh Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) for the first time and enhances Edinburgh’s connections to Türkiye, while the airline’s own internal connectivity and vast Middle East network will also...
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Sydney Airport’s annual Lost Property Auction kicks-off
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Sydney Airport’s annual Lost Property Auction kicks-off Over 2,500 unclaimed items to be auctioned off for charity, with bids starting at $10 Online auction running from Saturday 4 May to Sunday May 12 Catalogue of 2024 Sydney Lost Property Auction for charity www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au More than $1.6 million has been raised for charities through lost property auctions since 2013 Sydney Airport’s popular annual Lost Property Auction for charity has kicked off today, with more than 2,500 unclaimed items up for grabs. All the money raised in the auction will be donated to the...
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Cardiff Wales Airport opens two new food and beverage facilities as Welsh choir takes centre stage.

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Cardiff Wales Airport opens two new food and beverage facilities as Welsh choir takes centre stage. 3rd May 2024 Cardiff Airport’s departure lounge has a new look as two new bar and restaurants open to holidaymakers and business travellers. SSP UK and Ireland, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has invested in Y Castell and Tap & Brew. Y Castell is a spacious, vibrant and modern bar and restaurant showcasing iconic landmarks around Cardiff and Wales. It serves a curated menu focused on traditional Welsh flavours made with locally-sourced...
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LLA & Wizz lead the way with new generation fleet
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LLA & Wizz lead the way with new generation fleet London Luton Airport (LLA) has confirmed all Wizz Air aircraft based at the airport are now quieter, more fuel-efficient Airbus A321 Neos. The announcement follows an agreement between both parties to introduce the new generation aircraft a year earlier than originally planned. In place from 31st March 2024, the switch to the Airbus A321neo aircraft will deliver a 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and half the amount of nitrogen oxide emissions compared to Wizz Air’s previous generation aircraft [1]. This latest initiative is...
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Air cargo growth at EMA could lead to more than 12,000 new jobs, says study
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Air cargo growth at EMA could lead to more than 12,000 new jobs, says study East Midlands Airport is poised to bolster its pivotal role in powering UK trade, with tens of thousands of jobs and billions in economic value set to be unlocked by growth in its cargo operation. A new study has shown EMA has a unique combination of strengths that make it perfectly placed to support increased demand for air freight in the years ahead. These include its central location and close proximity to major road and rail networks, and the fact that 80% of all large-scale warehouse sites are within 125...
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easyJet's sixth based aircraft lands at Glasgow
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easyJet's sixth based aircraft lands at Glasgow The new neo aircraft, which is both quieter and more fuel efficient, will join three Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft already serving the airline’s customers in Glasgow, the most since operations began. Today’s arrival demonstrates the airline’s long-term commitment to Scotland by providing more great value choice, offering 86 routes across 19 countries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. EasyJet operates 34 routes from Glasgow including popular destinations such as Belfast, Barcelona, Porto, Lisbon and Paris. The airline has also...
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Heathrow passenger numbers hit record - results for the three months ended 31 Mar 2024

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Heathrow passenger numbers hit record - results for the three months ended 31 Mar 2024 Record-breaking start to 2024 – 18.5 million passengers travelled through Heathrow during Q1, more than ever before. The strong performance during what is traditionally a quieter period of the year was in part driven by growth on key business routes like Delhi and Mumbai, strong North American traffic and surging East Asian demand growing 40% versus Q1 2023. The summer getaway is expected to be the busiest on record, and we have a robust operating plan in place to keep the airport running smoothly, even...
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25th anniversary of air traffic control tower heralds era of new investment
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25th anniversary of air traffic control tower heralds era of new investment A towering landmark on the region’s horizon marks its 25th anniversary this month, with £22m of investment underway to prepare it for the next quarter of a century. East Midlands Airport’s 51-metre high Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower opened in 1999, replacing the smaller original tower to serve the expanding airport, and becoming one of the area’s most iconic and visible buildings. Ranking the fourth tallest in the UK, the control tower was built at a cost of £3.5m on 12 reinforced concrete pillars, weighing...
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Manchester Airport has broken passenger records for the sixth consecutive month.
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Manchester Airport has broken passenger records for the sixth consecutive month. Photo @Jerry It served 2.1m passengers in March – up 12% on March 2023 and above the 2019 pre-pandemic level of 2m passengers. Driven by a busy early Easter, that made it the busiest March the airport has ever seen. At the same time – for the second consecutive month – every single passenger waited for less then 15 minutes to get to security. The most popular destinations during the month were traditional long weekend favourites Dublin and Amsterdam followed by Middle Eastern hub Dubai, which is popular as...
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22 pairs of scissors, eight toy guns and two blow torches – just some of the items confiscated at Manchester Airport security in one morning
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22 pairs of scissors, eight toy guns and two blow torches – just some of the items confiscated at Manchester Airport security in one morning Manchester Airport is urging passengers travelling during the school holidays to make sure they know hand luggage rules, after scissors, blow torches and two packs of darts were among almost 400 items confiscated in just one morning. The most-confiscated item by far was the cigarette lighter. Passengers are permitted to carry one lighter with them, so long as it fits into a clear resealable plastic bag and contains under 100ml of liquid – but...
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Cardiff Airport: 70 years of being Wales national airport
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On Monday 1st April it will have been 70 years since Cardiff Airport became the only airport to serve the capital city of Wales and eventually become Wales national airport. In this time Cardiff Airport has connected Wales capital city and Wales as a country with its closest neighbours, seen off many rugby and football fans over the years and connected Wales to more sunnier climates. For me personally Cardiff Airport helped me gain my love of aviation and travel and helped me see my country in a different light and opened my eyes to what the world has to offer. A brief history What is now...
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Jet2.com to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel on flights from Bristol Airport in 2024
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Jet2.com to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel on flights from Bristol Airport in 2024 Leading leisure airline Jet2.com has today announced that it will use a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Bristol Airport in 2024, almost a year ahead of the UK’s Government’s SAF mandate which is due to be introduced from 2025. The UK’s third largest airline has purchased over 300 tonnes of SAF from Q8Aviation, which will be used to add a 1% SAF blend onto a number of departing flights from Bristol Airport this year. The total emissions of the SAF that Jet2.com has purchased are at least 70%...
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Manchester Airport and Royal Air Maroc announce direct flights to Casablanca
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Manchester Airport and Royal Air Maroc announce direct flights to Casablanca Styyx on Wikimedia.org · Direct flights to Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc are now available from Manchester Airport · The route adds to over 200 destinations available from the UK’s global gateway in the North · Flights will operate three times a week using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft Passengers can now fly direct to Casablanca in Morocco from Manchester Airport with Royal Air Maroc. The returning route adds to over 200 available from the Northern Hub and is on top of existing services to...
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New Birmingham base for easyjet
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New Birmingham base for easyjet The new three aircraft base is creating 140 direct jobs and supporting a further 1200 indirect jobs The base brings the launch of 16 new routes from this summer as well as increased frequencies equating to over 50% more flights each week Summer 24 is set to be the biggest summer ever for easyJet holidays with flights to and from Birmingham set to carry one of the highest proportions of package holidays customers on the network easyJet has today inaugurated its newest UK base, at Birmingham Airport, the airline’s ninth UK base and first new base in the UK...
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Pioneering simulations pave the way for routine drone flights in the UK
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Pioneering simulations pave the way for routine drone flights in the UK The prospect of remotely piloted drones operating in and out of some of the UK’s busiest airports has taken a step closer to reality following a series of pioneering simulations by Project CAELUS and the air traffic management service, NATS. The simulations, run at NATS’ head office in Hampshire, demonstrated how drones could be seamlessly integrated alongside other air traffic at a busy airport. This included drone operators filing flight plans, flying in and out of the airport and being safely deconflicted with...
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Record breaking February for Manchester Airport fuelled by bumper half term getaway
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· Almost 2m passengers came through Manchester Airport in February – a new record for the month · More than half those passengers travelled during the half term period as families sought out sun and city breaks · Every single passenger queued for less than 15 minutes before reaching security · Manchester Airport starts to gear up for Easter break by reminding passengers to prepare before they travel Manchester Airport continues to break records – February was the third consecutive month with more passengers than ever before. A bumper half term drove a strong month...
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Manchester Airport and Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrate inaugural flight to Amman
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Manchester Airport and Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrate inaugural flight to Amman The inaugural Royal Jordanian Airlines flight from Manchester Airport to Amman took off on Wednesday, 6 March. The new service will operate three times weekly from thew UK’s global gateway in the North to the Jordanian capital on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays using the Airbus A319 aircraft. This is a brand-new route for Manchester Airport and adds to the over 200 destinations served from the UK’s biggest airport outside London. Manchester Airport Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Turner said: “We are...
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Sydney Airport serves up new dining venues
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Sydney Airport serves up new dining venues • Iconic Australian food brand Betty’s Burgers makes its Australian airport debut at T1 International • Joined by crowd favourites Oporto and Mad Mex, new food brands heralds shake up to Sydney Airport’s casual dining portfolio • New, contemporary food options deliver greater value for customers Sydney Airport has today opened Betty’s Burgers at the T1 International terminal casual dining precinct in an Australian airport first. This is the first-time customers will be able to enjoy the iconic burger brand in an airport setting, with Betty’s...
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easyJet relaunches Newcastle to Amsterdam route
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easyJet relaunches Newcastle to Amsterdam route easyJet has relaunched its service from Newcastle to Amsterdam which is on sale today with the first flight taking off on 5 September 2024 Seats are now available on easyJet.com and via the mobile app easyJet holidays also launching new package holidays easyJet has today announced it will be relaunching its route from Newcastle International Airport to Amsterdam, providing customers in North East England with more choice and great value connectivity to one of Europe’s most popular city destinations, whether they’re travelling for leisure...
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Leeds Bradford Airport introduces improved catering for lounges
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Leeds Bradford Airport introduces improved catering for lounges Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has appointed an international catering operator to provide food and drink services for its lounges. Newly appointed Elior will now serve a wider range of food and drink options from LBA, with a changing seasonal menu and a dedicated team of chefs, providing a wide selection of locally sourced, freshly produced products. Elior staff will now be serving customers and keeping stocks replenished throughout the day in LBA’s Yorkshire Lounge and 1432 Runway Club. Calum McLaren, Divisional Managing...
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London Gatwick opens applications for prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme to mark National Apprenticeship Week

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London Gatwick opens applications for prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme to mark National Apprenticeship Week London Gatwick is recruiting for four new engineering apprentices to start in August The airport has successfully supported more than 300 apprentices qualify as engineers National Apprenticeship Week saw London Gatwick host events with local schools, colleges and training providers London Gatwick has launched its prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme for 2024, with applications open from today, following a successful National Apprenticeship Week.   Now...
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Over 465,000 passengers travel through Malta International Airport in first month of 2024
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Over 465,000 passengers travel through Malta International Airport in first month of 2024 Malta International Airport welcomed 465,482 passengers in the first month of 2024, exceeding the 400,000-passenger mark in January for the first time since 2020. Passenger movements through Malta International Airport registered an upswing of 22.7 per cent over 2023, with traffic peaking on January 6th. The day brought the hectic holiday travel season to a close, as 151 flights carried 23,923 passengers to and from Malta International Airport. Aircraft movements totalled 3,511 in January...
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DAA Plan To Accelerate Environmental Sustainability Ambitions At Dublin And Cork Airports
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daa Unveils 20-Point Plan To Accelerate Environmental Sustainability Ambitions At Dublin And Cork Airports DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has today unveiled details of 20 environmental sustainability initiatives being rolled out at Dublin and Cork Airports, which will accelerate both airports’ climate and sustainability related ambitions, including achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. The projects are also matched by a planned investment of more than €400 million as part of the company’s recent Infrastructure Application to Fingal County Council, that will...
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Half a million choose London Luton Airport for half-term getaway
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Half a million choose London Luton Airport for half-term getaway London Luton Airport (LLA) predicts it will welcome more than half a million passengers* over the February half-term break, building on a strong start to the year that saw over a million passengers passing through the airport in January. The European cities of Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon and Paris are once again among the most sought-after half-term getaways. Equally popular is Cairo’s Giza Sphinx International Airport, a recent addition to LLA’s departure boards which, thanks to its balmy temperatures, is proving...
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Bristol Airport to host jobs fair with over a hundred roles available
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Bristol Airport to host jobs fair with over a hundred roles available Bristol Airport is hosting its first Jobs Fair of the year as the Airport prepares for a busy Summer season. Bristol Airport is hosting its first Jobs Fair in 2024 following the success of last year’s events, with over 100 vacancies currently available. The Airport will be teaming up with other employers based across the site for an event on Tuesday 20th February, giving prospective candidates the chance to find out more about the variety of permanent roles available including customer service, hospitality, retail...
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LLA highlights top 10 travel trends for 2024
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LLA highlights top 10 travel trends for 2024 ● ‘Swiftie Stays, ‘Destination Dupes’, and ‘Sistermoons’ are amongst the top travel trends to look out for this year as confidence returns to the travel market ● Travellers are willing to follow their favourite artist on tour (45%), use holiday time to volunteer abroad (39%) and use AI to book their travel itinerary (27%), new research by London Luton Airport has found ● Over half (56%) will swap exotic long-haul for cheaper, copycat locations as a result of tighter budgets A new trend report from London Luton Airport (LLA) has...
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