Stansted Airport News
O’Toole calls on government to unlock spare airport capacity in UK
London Stansted’s new chief executive, Ken O’Toole, has called on the government to put in place a national aviation strategy that not only supports airports to grow but ensures the spare capacity available today is used to generate the biggest positive impact for consumers and the economy.
MAG airports see strong growth in UK over summer
MAG airports saw continued growth in their busiest month of the year, as together they served 6.6 million people in August. The growth is being driven by airlines putting on more seats to more destinations for August holidaymakers than ever before.
MAG sees continued growth at UK airports
MAG owned airports in the UK saw continued growth in both passenger numbers and cargo tonnes flown in July. Manchester Airport, the only airport in the UK with two runways apart from London Heathrow, grew 7.4 per cent year on year to handle more than three million passengers in July.
New chief executives at Manchester and Stansted airports in UK
Manchester Airports Group is announcing changes to its executive committee, which will result in new chief executive taking charge at Manchester and London Stansted airports. Ken O’Toole will take up the role of chief executive at London Stansted Airport, while Andrew Cowan will replace him as chief executive at Manchester Airport.
Primera Air set to launch direct US flights from London Stansted
Primera Air is to open a new base at London Stansted and start direct flights to New York and Boston Logan next year. From April 2018, the airline will offer daily services to New York’s Newark Airport and four a week to Boston Logan Airport from May.
London Stansted sets new June passenger record
London Stansted welcomed over 2.3 million passengers to the airport during June this year, up 7.9 per cent over the same month in 2016 and a new record for the month of June, surpassing the previous high set eleven years ago in 2006.
Strong start to summer season for MAG airport in UK
MAG airports saw continued strong growth in both passenger numbers and cargo tonnes flown in May.
Record breaking month at London Stansted Airport
London Stansted welcomed over 2.1 million passengers to the airport during its busiest ever April, an increase of 11 per cent over the same month in 2016 and passing the previous high for the month set in 2006.
Stansted Express boosts services to meet growing demand
Over 29,000 extra seats per week will be available on Stansted Express trains from May 22nd. With demand for Stansted Airport continuing to grow, the additional seats will ensure that holidaymakers travelling to the airport by train can continue to enjoy a comfortable journey.
London Stansted Airport receives planning permission for new arrivals building
London Stansted Airport today received planning permission from Uttlesford District Council for a new £130 million arrivals building that will enhance the passenger experience and provide capacity for growth over the next decade.
Record January figures for London Stansted
London Stansted made a flying start to 2017 by recording its busiest ever January. During the month, over 1.74 million passengers passed through Stansted, an increase of five per cent over January last year and surpassing the previous record of 1.66 million passengers also set in January 2016.
RAF Typoons escort Pakistan International Airlines plane to Stansted
A Boeing 747 operated by Pakistan International Airlines has made an unscheduled landing at Stansted Airport. The plane was escorted by RAF fighter jets after reports of a disruptive passenger on board.