Luton Airport News
easyJet adds three new routes from London Luton Airport
easyJet has announced it will operate three new routes from London Luton Airport. Joining easyJet’s already comprehensive line up of destinations from the airport are Gallic duo, Nantes and Marseille and a new Spanish destination Valencia. On sale now, the routes will be bookable via the app and website with the first flights taking off from February next year.
Rail transformation could double passenger numbers at Luton Airport
London Luton Airport has recorded a 18.7 per cent increase in passenger numbers in October compared to the same period last year. Over 1.3 million passengers chose to travel through the airport last month. This high demand reinforces LLA’s call on government to improve rail access to Luton Airport Parkway station.
London Luton celebrates 10 years with Wizz Air
Wizz Air, the largest low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, celebrates its 10th Birthday today. Where better to celebrate than at London Luton where it all began.
Atlasjet confirms new links from London Luton Airport to Istanbul
Atlasjet, a full service airline based in Istanbul, Turkey will launch a new service to Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport from London Luton Airport on Friday 2nd May 2014. The daily flights into the economic heart of Turkey will provide significant trade and leisure links.
Romanian carrier Tarom flies into Luton
The national airline of Romania and SkyTeam member Tarom has today announced a new service to Iasi, Romania from London Luton Airport. The route will see a 134 seat Boeing 737-300 operating in a two class configuration. Services will operate twice weekly from London Luton commencing Tuesday October 29th 2013.
London Luton Airport sale agreed
TBI, a company owned by abertis and Aena Internacional, has agreed to sell the company holding the concession for London Luton Airport to a consortium formed by Aena and AXA Private Equity. The enterprise value of the transaction is £433 million.
Stansted and Luton Airports reopen runways
Stansted Airport has reopened its single runway following a brief closure this morning due to snow. Luton Airport, also in the south-east of England, has also reopened its runway following a similar closure during the early hours.
Luton operator confirms relationship through 2031
London Luton Airport Limited (LLAL), the company that owns the airport, and London Luton Airport Operations Limited (LLAOL), the airport’s operator, have signed a contract to enable London Luton Airport to continue to be managed, operated and developed by LLAOL through to 2031.
Google Maps partners London Luton Airport for indoor mapping first
Google has taken Google Maps to another level in the UK and is delighted to announce that it can now show indoor maps for a number of locations, including London Luton as the first UK airport to benefit from this innovative technology.
easyJet launches strategic vision for Luton
easyJet has today launched its strategic vision for London Luton Airport. This follows on from the two recently published master plans from Luton Borough Council and London Luton Airport Operations Limited (LLAOL).
Aviation Minister visits London Luton Airport
London Luton Airport Operations Limited was delighted to welcome Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers to the airport today.
London Luton outlines plans for growth
London Luton Airport Operations, the operator of London Luton Airport has announced its Master Plan for the future of the airport. The airport is the fifth largest airport in the UK and was the fastest growing London airport in 2011.