https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/luton airport/ Luton Airport News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T12:23:31+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-switch-all-luton-based-aircraft-to-airbus-a321neo-by-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-switch-all-luton-based-aircraft-to-airbus-a321neo-by-2025/ Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, will make its entire aircraft fleet at London Luton Airport (LLA) Airbus A321neo by 2025. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:34:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/it-has-never-been-easier-and-quicker-to-reach-london-from-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/it-has-never-been-easier-and-quicker-to-reach-london-from-luton-airport/ The fully electric Luton Airport Express offers sustainable travel between central London and London Luton Airport Sun, 02 Apr 2023 07:11:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-uk-celebrates-carrying-15-million-passengers-from-london-luton-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-uk-celebrates-carrying-15-million-passengers-from-london-luton-air/ Wizz Air UK, the UK-based, wholly owned airline subsidiary of Wizz Air Holdings Plc, today celebrates carrying a total of 15 million passengers on its routes from London Luton Airport Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:15:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-to-recruit-hundreds-of-new-staff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-to-recruit-hundreds-of-new-staff/ London Luton is recruiting for 400 new roles across the airport as passenger figures indicate a promising recovery for the airport. A busy ski season and half-term city breaks boosted passenger numbers. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:02:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-launch-new-sarajevo-route-in-the-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-launch-new-sarajevo-route-in-the-spring/ Wizz Air has confirmed a new low-fare route from London Luton Airport to Sarajevo. The new route will launch on March 29th and tickets are available now. Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-confirms-wider-winter-sun-restart/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-confirms-wider-winter-sun-restart/ Wizz Air will restart flights from London Luton to Gran Canaria, Lisbon, Milan and Rome, as well as departures from Doncaster Sheffield to Lanzarote, Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 01:02:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-numbers-continue-to-fall-at-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-numbers-continue-to-fall-at-luton-airport/ The most popular destinations for passengers travelling through the airport were Palma de Mallorca, Bucharest and Belfast, reflecting the traffic light system. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:44:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-boosts-digital-services-as-passengers-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-boosts-digital-services-as-passengers-return/ The new services include the introduction of unlimited Wi-Fi across the terminal building and the creation of LLA Market Place, which enables passengers to pre-order food and drink contact-free. Wed, 26 May 2021 05:10:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-adds-covid-19-testing-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-adds-covid-19-testing-capacity/ In preparation for the restart of international travel, London Luton Airport (LLA) has opened a new in-terminal Covid-19 testing facility with its partner, Collinson. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:31:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-adds-new-summer-flights-from-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-adds-new-summer-flights-from-luton/ From June 22nd, Wizz will operate flights twice weekly to the popular Mediterranean hotspot of Antalya, and from September 22nd, flights will commence three times a week to Rzeszow in Poland. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:51:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-welcome-commitment-to-airspace-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-welcome-commitment-to-airspace-overhaul/ London Luton Airport has welcomed an announcement by the department for transport that the government is to provide funding to get a UK airspace modernisation programme back on track. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:12:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-rail-connections-for-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-rail-connections-for-london-luton-airport/ London Luton Airport has welcomed the news that East Midlands Railway is to introduce a new half hourly non-stop service between London St Pancras and Luton Airport Parkway. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:34:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-cancels-luton-flights-as-airport-moves-into-tier-four/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-cancels-luton-flights-as-airport-moves-into-tier-four/ The travel giant said it would not operate departures from the airport until December 30th at the earliest, when restrictions are due to be reassessed. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:14:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-takes-off-from-madeira-from-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-takes-off-from-madeira-from-luton/ From relaxing on the black sand beaches, to hiking alongside the levada water channels to swimming with dolphins and exploring vineyards, Madeira is a very inviting destination. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:43:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/collapse-in-london-luton-airport-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/collapse-in-london-luton-airport-passenger-numbers/ Just 105,000 passengers travelled through the airport this November, a drop of 90 per cent compared to the same period last year. The figure comes as the country emerges from a second lockdown. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 07:27:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-numbers-fall-by-two-thirds-at-london-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-numbers-fall-by-two-thirds-at-london-luton/ A total of 575,000 passengers travelled through London Luton Airport in September, a decrease of 66 per cent compared with the same period last year. Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:07:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-calls-for-aviation-support-as-passenger-numbers-sag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-calls-for-aviation-support-as-passenger-numbers-sag/ Passenger numbers at Luton Airport were down 56 per cent last month compared to August 2019. In total, some with 820,000 people travelled through the airport. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:59:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rayner-takes-up-chief-commercial-officer-role-at-london-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rayner-takes-up-chief-commercial-officer-role-at-london-luton/ In the job, Jonathan Rayner will be responsible for growing and developing the commercial activity of the airport by working with airlines, retailers and other business partners. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:35:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-recovery-in-passenger-numbers-at-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-recovery-in-passenger-numbers-at-luton-airport/ Despite having the strongest recovery of any major airport in the UK, passenger numbers at London Luton Airport were down by 74 per cent last month compared to the same period in 2019. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:32:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-to-relaunch-russian-routes-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-to-relaunch-russian-routes-next-month/ Wizz Air has announced the restart of its Russian routes, with flights from Luton taking off from August 15th. Flights will operate twice a week to the Russian capital and once a week to St Petersburg. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:44:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-luton-airport-battles-covid-19/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-luton-airport-battles-covid-19/ London Luton has shared a new video highlighting some of the ways the airport helped the national fight against coronavirus. Highlights include repatriation flights, importing PPE, hosting a Covid-19 testing centre and supporting RAF with training, among other things. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:28:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-adds-new-leisure-routes-from-luton-for-summer-2021/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-adds-new-leisure-routes-from-luton-for-summer-2021/ The low-cost carrier will fly to Zakynthos in Greece, Larnaca, Cyprus, Fuertevenura and Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Moroccan favourite, Marrakech and up and coming Bulgarian beach destination, Varna. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:19:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-relaunch-limited-luton-services-on-friday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-relaunch-limited-luton-services-on-friday/ The airline is implementing new protocols – in line with government regulations – to support physical distancing during boarding and enhanced cleanliness on board. Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:03:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-uses-coronavirus-downtime-to-work-with-community/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-uses-coronavirus-downtime-to-work-with-community/ London Luton Airport and its teams, supported by its shareholders AENA and AMP Capital, have announced a renewed focus on supporting the local community and making best use of its facilities. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:10:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-hopes-for-express-service-from-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-hopes-for-express-service-from-december/ London Luton Airport has submitted a response to the East Midlands Railway consultation on their proposed December timetable. The document welcomes the operator’s proposal to introduce a Luton Airport Express service. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:50:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-takes-off-for-russia-from-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-takes-off-for-russia-from-london-luton-airport/ From today, the carrier is the sole British airline directly connecting passengers from London to St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia that boasts scenic canals and baroque architecture. Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:34:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybosnia-takes-off-for-sarajevo-from-luton-airport-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybosnia-takes-off-for-sarajevo-from-luton-airport-for-first-time/ A celebratory ceremony was attended by senior figures from FlyBosnia, including chief executive Tarik Bilalbegović, who was greeted by chief commercial officer of London Luton Airport, Jonathan Pollard. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 09:34:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-reports-strong-summer-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-reports-strong-summer-passenger-numbers/ London Luton Airport has enjoyed its busiest ever summer. The airport welcomed 5.3 million passengers between June 1st and August 31st, an increase of 7.3 per cent on the previous year. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:51:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-to-get-first-express-style-train-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-to-get-first-express-style-train-service/ London Luton Airport has announced a new partnership agreement with Abellio, which will operate the East Midlands Railway for the next eight years. Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:22:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-unveils-plans-for-new-russia-connections-from-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-unveils-plans-for-new-russia-connections-from-luton/ This is the first time that Wizz Air will connect its UK network with Russia’s two largest and most vibrant cities, Moscow and St Petersberg Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:44:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/level-takes-off-for-amsterdam-from-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/level-takes-off-for-amsterdam-from-luton/ London Luton Airport has welcomed a new airline, Level, which began operating flights to Amsterdam earlier. Level, which is owned by IAG Group, will fly from Luton to Amsterdam six days a week from. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:39:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-set-to-be-hit-by-strike-action-at-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-set-to-be-hit-by-strike-action-at-luton-airport/ Baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by GH London Ground Handling Services at Luton Airport have voted for strike action. The decision was taken in response to the company’s decision to impose a pay freeze on staff. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:06:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-reports-strong-start-to-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-reports-strong-start-to-2019/ Some 12.9 per cent more customers passed through the airport compared to January last year, with 1.1 million passengers travelling through the airport last month. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:30:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-sees-record-passenger-numbers-in-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-sees-record-passenger-numbers-in-2018/ London Luton experienced its busiest ever year in 2018, as 16.6 million passengers used the airport. The figure is a five per cent increase compared with the previous year. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:51:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-connect-gatwick-to-cluj-napoca-romania/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-connect-gatwick-to-cluj-napoca-romania/ Wizz Air has revealed the launch of a new route between Gatwick Airport and Cluj-Napoca. The news follows an announcement from Wizz Air UK, a UK-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Wizz Air Holdings, that it plans to expand at its London Luton base. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:35:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/easyjet-treats-staff-to-spectacular-christmas-display-at-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/easyjet-treats-staff-to-spectacular-christmas-display-at-luton-airport/ Hundreds of people at London Luton Airport were treated to a spectacular festive surprise, as they witnessed the world’s first Christmas light show to feature a 120ft aircraft. easyJet provided an A320 Airbus to airport ground staff who created the spectacular festive experience by wrapping the aircraft with Christmas lights. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:41:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martin-appointed-chief-executive-of-luton-airport-as-barton-departs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:03:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transport-secretary-opens-overhauled-terminal-at-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:07:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/courtyard-by-marriott-expands-uk-portfolio-with-luton-airport-location/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:25:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-reports-record-passenger-numbers-for-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-launches-london-luton-kharkiv-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:33:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/busiest-ever-september-at-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:21:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-secure-pay-increase-for-luton-airport-staff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:40:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-airports-report-record-breaking-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 12 Sep 2018 08:21:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-cluj-napoca-romania/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/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 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:40:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-to-add-six-routes-from-luton-over-winter-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 24 Aug 2018 09:35:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-rates-as-worst-airport-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:21:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/busiest-ever-july-at-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 13 Aug 2018 08:40:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-baggage-handlers-to-strike-over-pay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-baggage-handlers-to-strike-over-pay/ Baggage handlers at Luton Airport have voted to reject a new pay offer from their employer Menzies Aviation. United argues the deal fails to recognise their hard work and the rising cost of living. Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:03:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunexpress-to-launch-four-new-turkey-connections-from-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunexpress-to-launch-four-new-turkey-connections-from-luton-airport/ Antalya is the first of four brand new destinations which the airline is launching this month, with Bodrum, Ankara and Gaziantep also set to enjoy new connections. Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:09:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-strike-set-to-go-ahead/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-strike-set-to-go-ahead/ Strike action at Luton Airport is set to go ahead over the Bank Holiday weekend. Baggage handlers at Luton Airport have voted to reject a new pay offer from their employer Menzies Aviation which workers say fails to recognise their hard work and the rising cost of living. Thu, 24 May 2018 08:59:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-data-reveals-london-luton-airport-sees-longest-delays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-data-reveals-london-luton-airport-sees-longest-delays/ London Luton Airport is the worst in the UK for delays, according to figures compiled by the Press Association. Using data from the Civil Aviation Authority, the organisation found passengers at the airport could expect an average delay of 19.7 minutes on each flight. Mon, 21 May 2018 08:34:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-expected-at-luton-airport-over-bank-holiday-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-expected-at-luton-airport-over-bank-holiday-weekend/ Workers at Luton Airport have voted to walk out on strike over the late May Bank Holiday weekend - with passengers warned to expect delays. Mon, 14 May 2018 07:59:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-celebrates-record-easter-period/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-celebrates-record-easter-period/ Over 1.2 million passengers travelled through London Luton Airport in March, as the airport experienced a record-breaking Easter. Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:26:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-adds-new-routes-from-luton-base-as-fleet-expands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-adds-new-routes-from-luton-base-as-fleet-expands/ Wizz Air has launched two new routes from its London Luton base following the arrival of two new Airbus planes. Flights to the Slovakian capital Bratislava will operate daily, while flights to the Italian port city of Bari will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays until April 18th, before increasing to four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:17:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-adds-further-a321-to-luton-as-capacity-rises-to-7.4m-seats-annuall/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-adds-further-a321-to-luton-as-capacity-rises-to-7.4m-seats-annuall/ Wizz Air has announced further expansion at its London Luton base, with the allocation of an additional Airbus A321 aircraft to its fleet in 2018. This addition brings the total number of aircraft allocated at London Luton to eight and the total investment to US$860 million, the carrier claims. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:04:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-celebrates-anniversary-with-parliamentary-exhibition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-celebrates-anniversary-with-parliamentary-exhibition/ London Luton Airport is hosting a week-long exhibition at the palace of Westminster to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The event kicked off with a reception at the house of commons earlier, attended by a number of ministers and members of parliament including the secretary of state for transport Chris Grayling and aviation minister Baroness Sugg. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:37:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-breaks-passenger-records-in-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-breaks-passenger-records-in-2017/ London Luton Airport has welcomed 15.7 million passengers in 2017, marking an 8.6 per cent increase compared with the previous year and making 2017 the airport’s busiest year on record. Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:40:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-expands-operations-at-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-expands-operations-at-london-luton-airport/ Wizz Air has revealed a further expansion of its operations at London Luton Airport with the three new routes to the Greek capital Athens, the Icelandic town of Keflavik, and the Italian port city of Bari, starting in spring 2018. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:50:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-passenger-record-for-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-passenger-record-for-london-luton-airport/ Some 1,008,184 passengers travelled through London Luton Airport in November, an increase of 5.6 per cent when compared with the same month in the previous year. Sat, 09 Dec 2017 03:21:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/busiest-summer-ever-at-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/busiest-summer-ever-at-london-luton-airport/ Some 1.6 million passengers flew through London Luton Airport in August, a 6.8 per cent rise compared with August 2016 and the 41st consecutive month of growth. This year also marked the busiest summer in the airport’s 79-year history. Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:25:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/signature-flight-support-debuts-new-location-at-london-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/signature-flight-support-debuts-new-location-at-london-luton/ Signature-based Signature Flight Support has confirmed that its second London location for the Signature Elite Class service is now operational. The new property is located at London Luton Airport’s private jet terminal. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 09:56:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-identified-as-key-to-future-of-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-identified-as-key-to-future-of-london-luton-airport/ Over 1.5 million passengers chose to travel through London Luton Airport last month. To meet rapidly rising demand, the airport is delivering the biggest investment programme in its history and increasing capacity by 50 per cent. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:38:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-opens-first-uk-base-at-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-opens-first-uk-base-at-luton-airport/ Wizz Air has opened its first UK base at London Luton Airport. Wizz will base one of its new Airbus A320 aircraft at the airport, increasing operations to 42 routes from Luton, including three new services to Tel Aviv, Prishtina and Kutaisi. Sun, 25 Jun 2017 04:01:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-welcomes-16.1m-passengers-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-welcomes-16.1m-passengers-in-april/ More than 1.3 million passengers flew through London Luton Airport in April, representing a 16.1 per cent increase compared with the same month last year. Having enjoyed over three years of continuous growth, LLA is currently making its biggest ever investment to meet soaring passenger demand and grow the airport’s capacity by 50 per cent to 18 million in the next three years. Tue, 16 May 2017 07:01:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-airlines-launches-corfu-flights-from-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-airlines-launches-corfu-flights-from-london-luton-airport/ The first flight operated by Thomas Cook Airlines took off from London Luton Airport earlier, marking the arrival of the 14th airline at the airport and the 14th new route this year. The new route will serve the Greek island of Corfu, operating every Sunday throughout the summer season. Mon, 08 May 2017 09:03:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vueling-launches-new-route-from-london-luton-to-florence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vueling-launches-new-route-from-london-luton-to-florence/ Vueling has launched its first flight between London Luton Airport and Florence. The route will operate three times a week, with over 22,700 seats available during the 2017 summer season. Fri, 05 May 2017 08:49:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-breaks-passenger-milestones/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-breaks-passenger-milestones/ Some 15 million passengers travelled through London Luton Airport in the last 12 months; a new milestone in LLA’s 79-year history. More than 1.2 million passengers flew through LLA In March - a 15.7 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, marking three years of continuous growth at the airport. Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:18:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-establish-first-uk-base-at-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-to-establish-first-uk-base-at-london-luton-airport/ Wizz Air has announced that it will open its 28th base on in June this year, at London Luton Airport in the United Kingdom. The eastern European carrier will base one new Airbus A320 aircraft at the airport. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:43:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-sees-strong-growth-in-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-sees-strong-growth-in-january/ London Luton Airport enjoyed a bright start to 2017 as passenger numbers grew by 20.1 per cent in January compared with the same month last year. Over 985,000 travellers passed through the airport last month, representing thirty-four consecutive months of double-digit passenger growth. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:29:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-welcomes-record-passenger-numbers-as-expansion-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-welcomes-record-passenger-numbers-as-expansion-continues/ Some 14.5 million passengers travelled through London Luton Airport last year, making 2016 the busiest year ever in the airport’s history. The record figure represents annual growth of 18.5 per cent compared to 2015. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:32:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-launch-three-new-summer-holiday-destinations-from-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-launch-three-new-summer-holiday-destinations-from-luton/ easyJet will operate three new routes from London Luton Airport including Stockholm, with the Swedish Capital becoming a new country for easyJet from the UK. Also joining easyJet’s line up of destinations from the airport is the Greek island of Rhodes and French surf favourite, Biarritz. On sale now, the routes will be bookable via the app and website with the first flights taking off from March next year. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:37:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-adds-three-new-routes-form-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-adds-three-new-routes-form-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. Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:04:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-transformation-could-double-passenger-numbers-at-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:32:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-celebrates-10-years-with-wizz-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 19 May 2014 23:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atlasjet-confirms-new-links-from-london-luton-airport-to-istanbul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 10 Feb 2014 23:29:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-romanian-flights-from-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-romanian-flights-from-london-luton-airport/ 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. Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-sale-agreed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:10:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-and-luton-airports-reopen-runways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:34:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-operator-confirms-relationship-through-2031/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/google-maps-partners-london-luton-airport-for-indoor-mapping-first/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 03:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-launches-strategic-vision-for-luton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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). Sat, 05 May 2012 12:08:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-minister-visits-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-minister-visits-london-luton-airport/ London Luton Airport Operations Limited was delighted to welcome Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers to the airport today. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-outlines-plans-for-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:29:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-reveals-expansion-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-reveals-expansion-plans/ The operator of Luton Airport has published an alternative expansion plan to a blueprint produced by its owners. The new plans seek to accommodate rising passenger numbers which are expected grow from 10 million per year to between 14 – 16 million by 2020. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:23:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebration-of-new-flights-to-slovenia-from-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celebration-of-new-flights-to-slovenia-from-london-luton-airport/ Yesterday marked a special date for London Luton Airport as Slovenia’s national flag carrier, Adria Airways, together with the Slovenian Tourist Board and Slovenian Embassy held a trade launch event at the Airport. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-to-outline-expansion-plans-to-public/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-to-outline-expansion-plans-to-public/ London Luton Airport’s futureLuToN:Optimisation six week public consultation is to begin this week. The plan will outline the airport’s proposal to increase the its capacity to 18 million passengers a year, create up to 6,000 new jobs and generate millions of pounds of investment. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:44:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-flying-start-to-2012-at-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-flying-start-to-2012-at-london-luton-airport/ After becoming ‘London’s fastest growing airport’ in 2011, today marked a new high point for London Luton Airport and the region as Slovenia’s national flag carrier, Adria Airways, announced they will commence flights to the airport. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-seeks-to-expand-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-seeks-to-expand-capacity/ London Luton Airport has announced it will seek to increase the capacity of the property to 18 million passengers per year using the one existing runway. The operator estimates the development could create up to 6,000 new jobs and generate millions of pounds of investment. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:50:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-on-track-for-the-london-2012-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-on-track-for-the-london-2012-olympics/ London Luton Airport has today announced plans to carry out essential improvements on the approach road to the Airport and Central Terminal Area to ease traffic delays and prepare the Airport for the arrival of spectators during the London 2012 Olympics. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-launches-lodz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-launches-lodz/ London Luton Airport and low cost carrier Wizz Air have unveiled a new service to Lodz, Poland that will operate three times per week from London Luton Airport. Prices start from £17.99 one way including taxes and charges. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:07:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-1-million-passengers-pass-through-londons-fastest-growing-airport-in-j/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-1-million-passengers-pass-through-londons-fastest-growing-airport-in-j/ London Luton Airport handled over one million passengers in July 2011, a 9% increase on the same month last year. This latest news follows the release of official figures last month which showed that London Luton was the fastest growing major airport in the London area, increasing passenger numbers by 11.3% during the first 6 months of 2011. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-fastest-growing-airport-in-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-fastest-growing-airport-in-2011/ London Luton Airport is the fastest growing major airport in the London area – and is second only to Heathrow for business travel as a percentage of total passenger numbers. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:45:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-publishes-2010-community-engagement-report/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-publishes-2010-community-engagement-report/ London Luton Airport has published its Community Engagement Annual Report for 2010. Summarising the Airport’s achievements in 2010, the report also outlines new and more challenging commitments for the Community programme in 2011. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2011s-new-year-growth-continues-at-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2011s-new-year-growth-continues-at-london-luton-airport/ London Luton Airport continues its strong start to the year, reporting a second month of growth for 2011. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:15:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christmas-getaway-starts-from-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christmas-getaway-starts-from-london-luton-airport/ London Luton will see nearly 500,000 passengers travelling through the Airport over the festive period heading to a wide variety of destinations, the most popular of which include Budapest, Dublin, Geneva, Glasgow, Paris, Sharm El Sheikh, Tenerife and Warsaw. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:14:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/local-swimmers-make-a-splash-thanks-to-the-london-luton-airport-trust-fund/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/local-swimmers-make-a-splash-thanks-to-the-london-luton-airport-trust-fund/ Team Luton, the town’s leading competitive swimming club, is one of the latest projects to be awarded a grant by the London Luton Airport Community Trust Fund. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:50:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/servisair-luton-lounge-officially-launched/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/servisair-luton-lounge-officially-launched/ The Servisair Executive Lounge at London Luton Airport has been officially opened, named after ‘The Someries’ a local landmark. The presentation and official opening was attended by representatives from London Luton Airport and Servisair Management. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:33:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-is-officially-fit-for-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-luton-airport-is-officially-fit-for-business/ Over the last two years London Luton Airport has been encouraging employees to get ‘Fit for Business’ as one of the participants on the Big Lottery Funded ‘Wellbeing in The East’ Fit for Business Portfolio. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:48:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/venice-returns-to-london-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/venice-returns-to-london-luton-airport/ London Luton Airport is delighted to announce the return of the enchanting city of Venice to its expanding list of destinations, with a new scheduled service operated by Wizz Air. Thu, 13 May 2010 10:05:11 +0000