UK Airports News Update
UK Airports News Update. Up-to-date information and news articles about Airports in the UK.
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 London City Airport In Top 500 BrandsMarking a great achievement for London City Airport, top business heads made London City the only airport to be ranked in the Top 500 brands. Continue Reading: London City Airport In Top 500 Brands >>
Published: 05/03/08 EU Money Coming To Liverpool John Lennon AirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport is expected to be the recipient of EU funding thanks to the Northwest European Regional Development Fund. Of a GBP200 million around ten percent of it is to be used to improve transport links to and from Liverpool, with John Lennon Airport an integral part of the plan. Continue Reading: Eu Money Coming To Liverpool John Lennon Airport >>
Published: 20/02/08 London City Voted Best UK AirportReaders of Wanderlust magazine have voted London City Airport as the best in the UK, the third successive year that has seen the City airport take the honours. Continue Reading: London City Voted Best Uk Airport >>
Published: 19/02/08 Wind Turbines At Liverpool John Lennon AirportClaimed to be the first commercial airport in the UK to have wind turbines, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is leading the way in reducing energy use and making a positive impact on the environment. Continue Reading: Wind Turbines At Liverpool John Lennon Airport >>
Published: 24/01/08 East Midlands Airport Passenger Numbers RecordEast Midlands Airport achieved an all time high on passenger numbers last year, with over five million people travelling out of the regional airport to destinations worldwide. Continue Reading: East Midlands Airport Passenger Numbers Record >>
Published: 17/01/08 Liverpool City of Culture 2008 Sees John Lennon Airport RebrandedJohn Lennon Airport, Liverpool, has undergone new branding work to link in with the city being the Capital of Culture 2008. Continue Reading: Liverpool City Of Culture 2008 Sees John Lennon Airport Rebranded >>
Published: 14/01/08 Birmingham Airport Applies For Runway ExtensionA planning application has been submitted by Birmingham International Airport for an extension to the runway that will enable more flights to be catered for that are outside the UK. Continue Reading: Birmingham Airport Applies For Runway Extension >>
Published: 08/01/08 Heathrow Needs Third Runway To SurviveBritish Airways CEO, Willie Walsh, has made it clear that the third runway needs to be built at London Heathrow Airport in order to maintain its world class status. Continue Reading: Heathrow Needs Third Runway To Survive >>
Published: 06/12/07 Conservative MP Calls For UK Flight CutsConservative MP John Gummer has asked for flights to London from Manchester to be stopped in an effort to reduce greenhouse gases. Continue Reading: Conservative Mp Calls For Uk Flight Cuts >>
Published: 06/12/07 Edinburgh Airport ProtectionAlleviating the concerns of travellers Edinburgh Airport is adding a further five police offers to the thirty-nine already there, as well as more of them having firearm use authorisation. Continue Reading: Edinburgh Airport Protection >>
Published: 28/11/07 New Executive Lounge At Gatwick AirportGatwick Airport now offers a brand new executive lounge, providing a wonderful area to relax or work, with wi-fi access offered. Continue Reading: New Executive Lounge At Gatwick Airport >>
Published: 27/11/07 Flights to Toronto From Bristol AnnouncedThe Summer of 2008 will see the provision of flights to Toronto from Bristol Airport, with a weekly flight taking off every Monday. Continue Reading: Flights To Toronto From Bristol Announced >>
Published: 19/11/07 Edinburgh Airport Gets Hundredth DestinationNotching up their one hundredth destination is Edinburgh Airport, a major achievement for a regional UK airport. The city that took them to this level is Dubrovnik, with the flights to Croatia operating weekly from early next year. Continue Reading: Edinburgh Airport Gets Hundredth Destination >>
Published: 07/11/07 Heathrow Connect Will Link Up To Terminal 4The train service running from Paddington to London Heathrow is set to provide a direct link into Terminal 4, making life much easier for travellers heading to the airport from central London. Continue Reading: Heathrow Connect Will Link Up To Terminal 4 >>
Published: 03/10/07 Expansion Plans At Blackpool AirportManagement at Blackpool Airport are looking to have a new terminal building there by 2011 to cater for the greatly increased passenger numbers they forecast for the future. Continue Reading: Expansion Plans At Blackpool Airport >>
Published: 24/09/07 Flights To Amsterdam From Heathrow Busiest European RouteThe Official Airline Guide has reported that the busiest route in Europe is that between London Heathrow and Amsterdam. For many travellers this will not seem like breaking news, as the flights to Amsterdam are always busy. Continue Reading: Flights To Amsterdam From Heathrow Busiest European Route >>
Published: 24/09/07 New Drop Off And Pick Up Area At Tees ValleyIn a bid to ease the situation for travellers at Durham Tees Valley Airport a dedicated drop off and pick up area has been created close to the terminal, with free parking for a ten minute period. Continue Reading: New Drop Off And Pick Up Area At Tees Valley >>
Published: 24/09/07 Liverpool John Lennon Airport Of The YearThe recent Travel Trade Gazette awards saw Liverpool John Lennon Airport pick up the award for Airport of the Year, a great accolade for this fast growing site. Continue Reading: Liverpool John Lennon Airport Of The Year >>
Published: 18/09/07 BAA Enjoys Busiest Ever AugustAugust saw BAA, the operator of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Stansted and Southampton airports record the most passengers for the month ever. Continue Reading: Baa Enjoys Busiest Ever August >>
Published: 17/09/07 |
