Luton Airport News
Martin appointed chief executive of Luton Airport as Barton departs
Alberto Martin, the airport’s current planning and investment director, will replace current chief Nick Barton who has taken the decision to step down from his role to take up a new professional challenge in the New Year.
Transport secretary opens overhauled terminal at Luton Airport
Chris Grayling, the secretary of state for transport, has officially opened London Luton Airport’s newly-upgraded terminal, marking the culmination of LLA’s three-year transformation project.
Courtyard by Marriott expands UK portfolio with Luton Airport location
Marriott International has announced a new addition to its Courtyard by Marriott portfolio with the opening of a property at London Luton airport.
Luton reports record passenger numbers for October
More than 1.5 million passengers travelled through London Luton Airport in October, marking a 7.9 per cent increase compared to October 2017, making it the airport’s busiest-ever October.
Wizz Air launches London Luton-Kharkiv connections
The new service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and connects UK passengers to one of Ukraine’s major cultural and scientific hubs.
Busiest ever September at London Luton Airport
Amsterdam, Budapest, and Bucharest were among the most popular destinations, as passengers took advantage of the remaining days of the summer holiday season.
United secure pay increase for Luton Airport staff
Staff employed by Menzies at Luton Airport have secured a pay increase of almost nine per cent after successful negotiations prevented industrial action and delivered significant improvements for the workforce.
London airports report record breaking summer
Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports have all set new milestones as British travellers enjoyed a recording breaking summer holiday.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
As Wizz Air continues to open new eastern European destinations to British travellers, Breaking Travel News here visits Cluj-Napoca, the second largest city in Romania, to see what is on offer
Ryanair to add six routes from Luton over winter season
Now with a total of six planes at the airport, the carrier will and six new routes - to Alicante, Athens, Barcelona, Bologna, Cork and Malaga. Ryanair’s winter 2018 London Luton schedule will now deliver a total of 21 routes which will help deliver 2.2 customers per annum.
London Luton rates as worst airport in UK
London Luton has again been rated the worst airport in the UK, as the Which? annual airport survey reveals passengers have a better experience when flying from smaller airports.
Busiest ever July at London Luton Airport
This marks a 3.1 per cent increase compared with last year, making July the 18th consecutive month that over one million passengers have passed through LLA.