UK Airports News Update
UK Airports News Update. Up-to-date information and news articles about Airports in the UK.
Heathrow Airport Expansion SolutionA recently completed study by the City of London Authority has stated that a third runway at London Heathrow Airport is the obvious way to ease congestion there. Continue Reading: Heathrow Airport Expansion Solution >>
Published: 31/07/08 London Heathrow Expansion Decision DelayedThe government decision regarding the proposed expansion of London Heathrow Airport has been put back by Ruth Kelly, the Transport Secretary. Continue Reading: London Heathrow Expansion Decision Delayed >>
Published: 10/07/08 Leeds Bradford Airport Plans Flights IncreaseA spokesman from Leeds Bradford Airport has confirmed plans to increase the number of services operating from the airport, with expansion seen as a key part of the airport strategy in the coming years. Continue Reading: Leeds Bradford Airport Plans Flights Increase >>
Published: 08/07/08 Manchester Airport Receives Best Airport AwardThe Airports Council International Europe has just given its Best Airport Award for 2008 to Manchester. The award is for airports in the 10 to 25 million passenger category. Continue Reading: Manchester Airport Receives Best Airport Award >>
Published: 27/06/08 BAA Reopens Debate on Third London Heathrow RunwayA recent transport conference was the location for the chief executive of BAA to spark up debate again on a possible third runway for London Heathrow Airport. Continue Reading: Baa Reopens Debate On Third London Heathrow Runway >>
Published: 26/06/08 Accessibility Improvements At StanstedStansted Airport in London has introduced a number of improvements for those with reduced mobility. Continue Reading: Accessibility Improvements At Stansted >>
Published: 26/06/08 London Heathrow Slots TradingOver the last few months there has been a trend towards smaller carriers selling some of their London Heathrow take off and landing slots in order to reduce their costs. Continue Reading: London Heathrow Slots Trading >>
Published: 25/06/08 Government Ordered To Provide Details Of Second Stansted RunwayProposed expansion plans at Stansted Airport have been ordered to be made publicly available since they are of public interest and should not be kept out of sight. Continue Reading: Government Ordered To Provide Details Of Second Stansted Runway >>
Published: 25/06/08 Birmingham Airport Expansion UnderwayWork has now begun on the GBP45 million expansion of Terminal 1 at Birmingham Airport, a project that is set to maintain its competitiveness for many years. Continue Reading: Birmingham Airport Expansion Underway >>
Published: 23/06/08 British MotoGP Traffic Affecting East Midlands AirportThis weekend sees the MotoGP circus come to Donington Park so travellers using East Midlands Airport are advised to allow plenty of extra time for travel to avoid missing check in. Continue Reading: British Motogp Traffic Affecting East Midlands Airport >>
Published: 20/06/08 Queuing Times Shortest At London Gatwick AirportOf the 10 busiest airports in Europe London Gatwick has emerged victorious in a search to find the one with the shortest queuing times. Continue Reading: Queuing Times Shortest At London Gatwick Airport >>
Published: 16/06/08 GBP30 Million Development At Glasgow Airport Enters Latest PhaseGlasgow Airport has just gone into the next phase of the GBP30 million development project they are undertaking following completion of the building structure. Continue Reading: Gbp30 Million Development At Glasgow Airport Enters Latest Phase >>
Published: 09/06/08 Luton Airport Traffic Advice – Roadworks on A505The road that runs up to Luton Airport, the A505, has been closed for essential maintenance, causing potential delays for travellers using the airport. Continue Reading: Luton Airport Traffic Advice – Roadworks On A505 >>
Published: 04/06/08 Robin Hood Airport Expansion Plans On The AgendaDoncaster council and some nearby local authorities are moving the plans to expand Robin Hood Airport higher up their agenda in a bid to boost the economy of the region. Continue Reading: Robin Hood Airport Expansion Plans On The Agenda >>
Published: 02/06/08 More Flights From Southampton For Le MansWith the world famous Le Mans 24 hour race imminent Southampton Airport is increasing the number of flights to France it operates. Continue Reading: More Flights From Southampton For Le Mans >>
Published: 02/06/08 Sex And The City Inspiring Lady TravellersIt has been revealed that almost three quarters of travellers taking ,a href="http://www.get-packing.com/flights/new-york-from-leeds-bradford.html">flights to New York from Leeds Bradford Airport are women. Perhaps inspired by Sex and The City it is certainly an interesting statistic. Continue Reading: Sex And The City Inspiring Lady Travellers >>
Published: 30/05/08 New Service Offering Flights To Turkey Begins At Glasgow AirportA new service has been introduced at Glasgow Airport, Prestwick, providing flights to Dalaman, Turkey in time for the Summer holidays. Continue Reading: New Service Offering Flights To Turkey Begins At Glasgow Airport >>
Published: 28/05/08 Durham Tees Valley Airport Launches Flights To The Winter SunThe latest winter flights have been announced for Durham Tees Valley Airport, with services such as flights to Alicante, Malaga and Tenerife now on offer. Continue Reading: Durham Tees Valley Airport Launches Flights To The Winter Sun >>
Published: 21/05/08 London Heathrow Noise Issues To Be Heard By High CourtThree councils are to put forward their arguments against London Heathrow and the noise caused by aircraft, presenting them to the High Court. Continue Reading: London Heathrow Noise Issues To Be Heard By High Court >>
Published: 21/05/08 London Heathrow Terminal 5 Launch Coordinator QuitsMark Bullock, the man who managed the launch of Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport, is leaving his job as Heathrow Chief Executive. Continue Reading: London Heathrow Terminal 5 Launch Coordinator Quits >>
Published: 15/05/08 Quality Concerns At London Heathrow AirportA claim has been made that quality standards at London Heathrow Airport are way below those of other European cities, potentially damaging the economy on the UK. Continue Reading: Quality Concerns At London Heathrow Airport >>
Published: 06/05/08 Summer Flight Disruption Expected At Edinburgh AirportPassengers on flights to Edinburgh are likely to face delays and diversions as runway resurfacing takes place. Continue Reading: Summer Flight Disruption Expected At Edinburgh Airport >>
Published: 06/05/08 East Midlands Airport Sees Passenger Numbers Up AgainFor the last 2 years each quarter has seen the number of passengers using East Midlands Airport rise, with the last quarter being no exception. Continue Reading: East Midlands Airport Sees Passenger Numbers Up Again >>
Published: 28/04/08 Edinburgh Airport Runway ClosedOne of the main runways at Edinburgh Airport had to be closed yesterday following the finding of a hole in the surface. Continue Reading: Edinburgh Airport Runway Closed >>
Published: 24/04/08 Birmingham Airport Passenger Numbers Up AgainFigures for March show that Birmingham Airport had a record number of passengers during the month, with over 730,000 people travelling through the airport. Continue Reading: Birmingham Airport Passenger Numbers Up Again >>
Published: 21/04/08 Birmingham Airport Leads On Time Flight ListThe latest report for scheduled flights leaving on time in the UK shows Birmingham International Airport at the top of the list. The data covers the last quarter of 2007, from October to December. Continue Reading: Birmingham Airport Leads On Time Flight List >>
Published: 17/04/08 London Gatwick Passenger Numbers UpMarch 2008 saw an increase in passenger numbers at London Gatwick Airport compared with the same time last year, this according to data provided by BAA. Continue Reading: London Gatwick Passenger Numbers Up >>
Published: 14/04/08 London Heathrow And Gatwick See Snow Force CancellationsLondon was hit by extreme weather over the weekend as both London Gatwick and Heathrow airports were forced to cancel a number of flights. Continue Reading: London Heathrow And Gatwick See Snow Force Cancellations >>
Published: 08/04/08 Greater Baggage Allowance At London GatwickFrom 31 March passengers travelling from London Gatwick will be allowed to carry on more than one hand luggage item. The restriction was originally made for security reasons but revised technology is countering the threat, enabling travellers to carry more. Continue Reading: Greater Baggage Allowance At London Gatwick >>
Published: 31/03/08 Cardiff Airport Revised Passenger Drop Off LocationThe management at Cardiff International Airport has announced that passengers are now allowed to be dropped off outside the main terminal building. For passengers being collected there is a short stay carpark close by, with a 20 minute free parking window. Continue Reading: Cardiff Airport Revised Passenger Drop Off Location >>
Published: 12/03/08 |
