https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/stansted airport/ Stansted Airport News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T11:07:56+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/artemis-aerospace-investigates-the-future-plans-for-stansted-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/artemis-aerospace-investigates-the-future-plans-for-stansted-airport/ The owners of London Stansted Airport recently announced a major investment package, including an extension to the terminal. Artemis Aerospace looks at the rise of Stansted and the new plans shaping its future Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:31:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisair-touches-down-at-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisair-touches-down-at-london-stansted/ Tunisair has launched new flights between Tunis and London Stansted. The largest airline in the country will operate twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays using an Airbus A319 aircraft. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:56:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-unveils-12-million-departure-lounge-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-unveils-12-million-departure-lounge-investment/ Passengers flying from London Stansted this summer will be able to enjoy a range of new bars, restaurants and retail outlets thanks to a refurbishment of the departure lounge. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:32:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-expecting-bumper-half-term-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-expecting-bumper-half-term-weekend/ London Stansted is expected to have its busiest weekend of the year so far as thousands of Brits head to Europe to enjoy the half-term break. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:39:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-continues-to-rebuild-schedule-as-routes-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-continues-to-rebuild-schedule-as-routes-return/ London Stansted has added a host of new destinations to its departure boards this winter, including three routes to Scandinavia. Stockholm and Sweden are among the destinations added. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:30:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flypop-prepares-to-take-off-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flypop-prepares-to-take-off-from-london-stansted/ flypop has confirmed that Stansted will be its first UK airport base. The owners of the carrier argued there is strong long-term demand for direct flights between the UK and key ‘secondary cities’ of India. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:02:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-launches-new-batumi-connections-from-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-launches-new-batumi-connections-from-stansted/ Twice a week flights between London Stansted and Batumi International Airport in Georgia, via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, will commence on May 7th. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:13:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-calls-for-testing-reduction-for-travel-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-calls-for-testing-reduction-for-travel-this-summer/ The operator - which runs Manchester and Stansted airports - said some PCR testing could be avoided if governments worked together on sequencing and sharing data on variants. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:06:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-celebrates-milestone-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-celebrates-milestone-anniversary/ The modern Stansted was created by the development of a new £400 million terminal in 1991 that transformed the original airfield that began life as a World War II USAAF base. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:14:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-reports-huge-losses-for-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-reports-huge-losses-for-summer-season/ The company – which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports – saw passenger numbers across its operations fall 89 per cent during the six months to September 30th. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:20:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-unveils-new-covid-19-testing-facilities-across-three-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-unveils-new-covid-19-testing-facilities-across-three-airports/ The operator will offer a full range of tests – RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, rapid antigen and antibody - to all passengers using Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:05:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-warns-900-jobs-could-go-following-covid-19-slump/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-warns-900-jobs-could-go-following-covid-19-slump/ Manchester Airports Group has confirmed as many as 900 jobs could go across its UK airports as travel continues to slump in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:27:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cargo-demand-buoys-manchester-airports-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cargo-demand-buoys-manchester-airports-group/ An increasing reliance on e-commerce during the pandemic, coupled with a reduction in passenger flights, has driven significant growth in air cargo at the Manchester Airports Group. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 06:56:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-government-inaction-hurting-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-government-inaction-hurting-airports/ Charlie Cornish, chief executive of MAG, has launched a stinging rebuke to the government handling of travel restrictions on UK travellers following the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out more here Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:06:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-to-appeal-planning-rejection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-to-appeal-planning-rejection/ London Stansted will appeal a decision made by the Uttlesford district council planning committee to refuse an application to increase the current cap on passenger numbers from 35 to 43 million a year. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:49:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-asked-to-wear-masks-at-some-uk-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-asked-to-wear-masks-at-some-uk-airports/ Passengers travelling through Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands will now be asked to cover their faces and wear gloves. The airports are the first in the UK to ask their passengers to wear face coverings. Thu, 07 May 2020 08:57:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-pays-tribute-to-nhs-workers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-pays-tribute-to-nhs-workers/ A ten-by-seven metre logo now adorns one of the airport’s main taxiways adjacent to the runway and was the brainchild of Ross Barker from the airfield operations team. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:46:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/stansted-becomes-aircraft-parking-lot-to-tackle-covid-19/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/stansted-becomes-aircraft-parking-lot-to-tackle-covid-19/ London Stansted has released drone footage showing how it is finding parking spaces for almost 100 aircraft which have been grounded following the Covid-19 pandemic. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:16:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-adds-mumbai-connection-from-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-adds-mumbai-connection-from-stansted/ The second Air India long-haul route from London Stansted took to the skies earlier with the launch of a new three-times a week service to Mumbai. The city is considered the financial and entertainment capital of India. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:27:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/el-al-to-launch-stansted-connection-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/el-al-to-launch-stansted-connection-in-june/ EL AL Israel Airlines is to return to London Stansted when the carrier launches a new five-times a week service to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport. Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:34:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-launch-mumbai-connection-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-launch-mumbai-connection-from-london-stansted/ The trade and tourism industries across the east of England are set to receive a major boost next month as Air India launches a new flight from Stansted. The national carrier will fly direct to Mumbai for the first time. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:06:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ural-airlines-connects-stansted-to-moscow-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ural-airlines-connects-stansted-to-moscow-for-first-time/ The airline will connect passengers from across London and the east of England to the Russian capital’s Domodedovo airport four-times a week using an A320 aircraft. Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:48:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-gears-up-for-festive-peak-period/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-gears-up-for-festive-peak-period/ More than 1.2 million passengers are expected to travel to and from one of London Stansted’s 200 destinations over the Christmas and New Year period. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:15:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/stansted-developing-new-baggage-delivery-system/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/stansted-developing-new-baggage-delivery-system/ As London Stansted marks two years since the start of its multi-million-pound transformation project, one of its most complex and important projects is progressing at pace behind the scenes. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:11:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-signs-on-to-child-friendly-wi-fi-scheme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-signs-on-to-child-friendly-wi-fi-scheme/ London Stansted has become one of the first UK airports to be certified as offering safe, child-Friendly Wi-Fi to passengers. The accreditation comes on the back of Stansted’s parent company, MAG, signing up to the government-initiated scheme. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-take-off-for-amritsar-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-take-off-for-amritsar-from-london-stansted/ The first ever scheduled flights to India from London Stansted will take off later this month with the launch of Air India’s three-times a week service to Amritsar in the north west of the country. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:43:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-reaches-new-passenger-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-reaches-new-passenger-milestone/ MAG, the owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, has this month seen a 1.8 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:09:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/profits-up-at-manchester-airports-group-despite-brexit-fears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/profits-up-at-manchester-airports-group-despite-brexit-fears/ Manchester Airports Group has reported adjusted EBITDA of £380 million for the year to March 31st, up 5.9 per cent on the previous year. The increased was supported by a significant programme of investment in new facilities and infrastructure at Manchester and London Stansted, the group said in a statement. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 08:25:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-calls-for-government-focus-on-north-of-england-as-passenger-numbers-ris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-calls-for-government-focus-on-north-of-england-as-passenger-numbers-ris/ MAG saw passenger numbers grow by 3.3 per cent in May as the group’s airports entered the start of a summer season which is predicted to see continued growth. The company is the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:06:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-force-one-touches-down-at-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-force-one-touches-down-at-london-stansted/ London Stansted Airport has once again welcomed Air Force One, as United States president Donald Trump arrived at the start of his state visit to the UK. Touching down shortly before 09:00, the president and first lady were welcomed by the foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, who was joined by the chief operating officer of London Stansted, Steve Griffiths. Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:52:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-records-strong-passenger-growth-at-uk-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-records-strong-passenger-growth-at-uk-airports/ MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, saw passenger numbers grow by four per cent in April. The news comes as the airports prepare to enter their busy summer season. Tue, 14 May 2019 07:33:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-takes-off-for-paris-charles-de-gaulle-from-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-takes-off-for-paris-charles-de-gaulle-from-stansted/ easyJet has launched its first flight from London Stansted to Paris Charles de Gaulle, which will operate throughout the summer. It is hoped the new route will carry over 31,000 passengers this summer. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:42:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-goes-double-daily-on-stansted-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-goes-double-daily-on-stansted-connection/ Emirates has announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai International to London Stansted, starting July 1st. The additional flight means that Emirates customers will now have 11 daily flight options to and from three London airports.  Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:12:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-chief-calls-for-improved-rails-links-to-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-chief-calls-for-improved-rails-links-to-london/ The chief executive of London Stansted, Ken O’Toole, has called on local businesses, community leaders and regional organisations to make their voices heard and press government for upgrades to the rail links to the airport. Mon, 04 Mar 2019 04:01:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/loganair-launches-london-stansted-derry-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/loganair-launches-london-stansted-derry-route/ The move comes after the carrier was selected as the new operator for the public service obligation for the route following the collapse of bmi Regional. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 07:34:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-start-to-2019-for-uk-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-start-to-2019-for-uk-airports/ Some 5.9 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in January, an increase of 2.1 per cent on the figure recorded last year. At the same time, MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, saw all its airports grow in January as it posted 6.8 per cent year on year growth. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:41:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-stansted-takes-a-look-at-2018-highlights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/london-stansted-takes-a-look-at-2018-highlights/ London Stansted has released a video highlighting some of the key headlines and events from 2018 – the busiest ever year in the airport’s history. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:53:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-celebrates-strong-2018-across-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-celebrates-strong-2018-across-portfolio/ MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, finished the year on a high as December saw each airport welcome more passengers than they did in the equivalent month last year. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:42:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-selects-mace-for-arrivals-terminal-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-selects-mace-for-arrivals-terminal-contract/ Work on the 39,000 square metre terminal is due to start in the spring and is scheduled for completion in autumn 2020. The terminal is the flagship project in the airport’s £600 million transformation which will support its future growth and pioneer the next generation of travel at London Stansted. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:28:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wow-air-to-move-london-flight-to-stansted-from-gatwick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wow-air-to-move-london-flight-to-stansted-from-gatwick/ The new schedule from London Stansted will see daily flights to Keflavik depart at 11:20, allowing passengers to make onward connections to the US and Canada. Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:22:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-mag-airports-report-strong-november-figures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-mag-airports-report-strong-november-figures/ MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, saw continuing growth in November as new long-haul routes saw its airports serve 7.7 per cent more passengers than in the same month last year. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:01:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-given-go-ahead-for-passenger-expansion-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-given-go-ahead-for-passenger-expansion-plans/ London Stansted’s planning application to increase the number of passengers it is permitted to serve to 43 million a year has been approved by Uttlesford District Council. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:36:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/school-holidays-drive-stansted-to-record-october-passenger-figures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/school-holidays-drive-stansted-to-record-october-passenger-figures/ London Stansted has recorded its busiest ever October as over 2.5 million passengers used the airport, an increase of 8.8 per cent on last year. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:38:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-breaks-60m-passenger-barrier-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-breaks-60m-passenger-barrier-for-first-time/ MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, has served 60 million passengers a year for the first time in its history. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:52:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-aircraft-stands-open-at-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-aircraft-stands-open-at-london-stansted/ Four new aircraft parking stands have become operational at London Stansted, marking the completion of the first phase of airfield works as part of a £600 million transformation programme at the airport. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:28:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pobeda-airlines-to-launch-st.-petersburg-connection-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pobeda-airlines-to-launch-st.-petersburg-connection-from-london-stansted/ Pobeda Airlines, the Russian low-cost carrier and part of the Aeroflot Group, is to launch a new direct service to Saint Petersburg from London Stansted. Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:39:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/griffiths-appointed-chief-operating-officer-at-stansted-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/griffiths-appointed-chief-operating-officer-at-stansted-airport/ Steve Griffiths was most recently chief operating officer for the London Underground at Transport for London and previously chief operating officer for Virgin Atlantic Airways. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:47:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-seeks-25-new-long-haul-routes-over-next-five-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-seeks-25-new-long-haul-routes-over-next-five-years/ London Stansted is aiming to secure direct services to at least 25 new long-haul destinations over the next five years, with a strong focus on the Far East, India, north America and the Middle East. Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:56:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-growth-drives-strong-performance-at-mag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-growth-drives-strong-performance-at-mag/ London Stansted’s long-haul routes drove it to its busiest ever month in August, with 2.98 million passengers travelling through the airport. Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:10:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-launches-formal-complaint-over-air-traffic-control-at-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-launches-formal-complaint-over-air-traffic-control-at-stansted/ Ryanair has released data which the airline argues shows it, and London Stansted Airport, are being discriminated against by the UK air traffic control provider, NATS. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 01:39:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-takes-off-for-washing-dulles-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-takes-off-for-washing-dulles-from-london-stansted/ Primera Air’s latest long-haul route from London Stansted has taken to the skies with the launch of its new five flights a week service to Washington Dulles Airport. Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:08:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-leads-growth-at-mag-airports-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-leads-growth-at-mag-airports-in-july/ Despite a UK-wide heatwave, 3.1 per cent more passengers flew away through MAG’s three airports in July. London Stansted experienced the highest rate of growth in the group, up 7.4 per cent year-on-year to serve 2.8 million passengers in July, its busiest ever. Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:16:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-announces-transtlantic-winter-scheduled-from-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-announces-transtlantic-winter-scheduled-from-stansted/ Primera Air has announced its London Stansted Airport winter schedule with transatlantic flights to New York, Toronto and Washington DC commencing from October 31st. Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:47:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-sees-sharp-increases-in-passenger-numbers-for-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-sees-sharp-increases-in-passenger-numbers-for-june/ MAG posted a 6.4 per cent increase in passenger numbers last month, as London Stansted saw new long-haul routes added to departure boards and Manchester had the busiest June in its 80-year history. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:39:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/long-haul-drives-passenger-growth-at-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/long-haul-drives-passenger-growth-at-london-stansted/ London Stansted Airport saw passenger traffic rise in May, as new transatlantic routes contributed to 9.2 per cent year-on-year growth. May saw the first full month of operation from Stansted to New York, Toronto and Boston on Primera Air’s new A321neo aircraft, as well as Wow Air’s new link to Reykjavik. Wed, 13 Jun 2018 07:34:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-touches-down-at-london-stansted-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-touches-down-at-london-stansted-for-first-time/ Emirates has celebrated the inaugural flight of its new daily service from Dubai to London Stansted. The flight marks the first time an international airline based in the Middle East operates out of the popular London airport, and connects the East of England with Emirates’ global network of over 155 destinations via its hub Dubai. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 06:22:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-partners-with-stansted-express-ahead-of-june-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-partners-with-stansted-express-ahead-of-june-launch/ Emirates has announced a partnership with Stansted Express offering passengers complimentary return tickets between Stansted Airport and central London, ahead of the airline’s new route launch in June. Wed, 16 May 2018 10:06:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-sees-passenger-increases-ahead-of-busy-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-sees-passenger-increases-ahead-of-busy-summer-season/ London Stansted has geared up for a landmark summer season with an 8.1 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers in April – equivalent to 177,000 additional passengers in the month. Mon, 14 May 2018 07:40:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-corsica-launches-new-services-to-ajaccio-and-bastia-form-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-corsica-launches-new-services-to-ajaccio-and-bastia-form-stansted/ Air Corsica has launched its new routes between London Stansted and the airports of Ajaccio and Bastia. This is the first time the low-cost carrier has operated scheduled flights in the UK, operating nine flights every week from May until November. Tue, 08 May 2018 08:05:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-airport-welcomes-new-check-in-area-as-transformation-contin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-airport-welcomes-new-check-in-area-as-transformation-contin/ London Stansted Airport’s £600 million transformation project reached its latest milestone when the first section of a new check-in area opened to passengers. Wed, 02 May 2018 09:18:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-looks-ahead-to-summer-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-looks-ahead-to-summer-growth/ London Stansted is set to be the fastest growing airport serving the capital in 2018 with over 10.8 million airline seats available across the most extensive summer schedule offered at the airport. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:42:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-seeks-to-welcome-43m-passengers-a-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-seeks-to-welcome-43m-passengers-a-year/ London Stansted has today submitted a planning application to Uttlesford District Council to raise the current cap on the number of passengers it is permitted to serve from 35 million passengers per annum to 43 million, while committing to remain within current approved limits on aircraft noise and flight numbers Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-adds-washington-dulles-to-transatlantic-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-adds-washington-dulles-to-transatlantic-expansion/ Primera Air will begin direct flights five times a week from London Stansted to Washington Dulles airport, with flights commencing August 22nd. The carrier said it also planned to increase flight frequency between London Stansted and Toronto. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:13:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-leads-mag-to-successful-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-leads-mag-to-successful-2017/ Last year saw continued growth at MAG, the UK’s largest airports group, as its three airports saw increased demand from passengers and airlines for flights. Manchester Airport grew 8.5 per cent year-on-year to serve 27.8 million passengers in 2017, more than have ever flown from Manchester before. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:48:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-corsica-launches-new-flights-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-corsica-launches-new-flights-from-london-stansted/ Corsica’s beauty has not gone unnoticed by the jet-set scene but new flights this spring from London Stansted to Ajaccio, Bastia and Figari are set expose the far corners of the stunning Mediterranean island. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 09:48:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-launch-london-stansted-route-in-june-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-launch-london-stansted-route-in-june-2018/ Emirates today announced that it is to launch a new daily route from London Stansted to Dubai on June 8th next year. With its strategic position close to the tech and pharma hubs of Cambridge and Peterborough, Emirates will be the first Middle Eastern airline to operate out of the popular north-east London airport. Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:42:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/widere-to-launch-kristiansand-flights-from-stansted-in-summer-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/widere-to-launch-kristiansand-flights-from-stansted-in-summer-2018/ Norwegian airline Widerøe has announced the first direct flights from London Stansted to the southern Norwegian city of Kristiansand, launching on August 13th next year. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:04:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-some-seasons-sees-profits-rise-at-manchester-airport-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-some-seasons-sees-profits-rise-at-manchester-airport-group/ MAG has reported continued strong growth in adjusted EBITDA with the release of its half year results, with profits up 9.6 per cent to £237 million. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:03:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-harrods-celebrates-milestone-anniversary-at-stansted-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-harrods-celebrates-milestone-anniversary-at-stansted-airport/ Air Harrods is celebrating its 20th year of operation at London Stansted Airport this November. Air Harrods was founded when the former owner of the famous Harrods Knightsbridge store expanded his personal helicopter fleet and decided to offer luxury helicopter services to the open market for charter. Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:07:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-corsica-to-launch-flights-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-corsica-to-launch-flights-from-london-stansted/ Air Corsica is to launch its first ever UK service when it begins flying from London Stansted Airport in summer 2018 to the popular Mediterranean holiday island. Sat, 28 Oct 2017 07:57:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-launches-new-transatlantic-route-from-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-launches-new-transatlantic-route-from-stansted/ Primera Air is to launch a third transatlantic route from its new base at London Stansted with direct flights to the Canadian city of Toronto from June 2018. Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:07:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-calls-for-uk-wide-aviation-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-calls-for-uk-wide-aviation-strategy/ The government’s new aviation strategy should set out an ambitious plan for improving international connectivity from UK airports as part of its vision for a new global Britain, according to MAG. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 09:50:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/otoole-calls-on-government-unlock-spare-airport-capacity-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/otoole-calls-on-government-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. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:26:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-airports-see-strong-growth-in-uk-over-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:03:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-sees-continues-growth-at-uk-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-sees-continues-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. Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:01:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-executives-at-manchester-and-stansted-airports-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 07 Aug 2017 09:28:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/primera-air-set-to-launch-direct-us-flights-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:18:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-sets-new-june-passenger-record/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:58:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-start-to-summer-season-for-mag-airport-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:47:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/recording-breaking-month-at-london-stansted-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/recording-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. Tue, 16 May 2017 11:09:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-express-boosts-services-to-meet-growing-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sat, 06 May 2017 10:22:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-airport-receives-planning-permission-for-new-arrivals-build/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-airport-receives-planning-permission-for-new-arrivals-build/ 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. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:23:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-january-figures-for-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:49:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-international-airlines-makes-unscheduled-stansted-landing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-international-airlines-makes-unscheduled-stansted-landing/ 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. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:13:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-signs-new-property-at-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-signs-new-property-at-london-stansted/ AccorHotels has made a new signing at London Stansted Airport. The Novotel London Stansted has been signed under a franchise agreement and will be operated by Arora Hotels a division of the Arora Group which acquired the property in 2016. At the same time, London Stansted’s complimentary Wi-Fi service has been extended so passengers can now enjoy up to four hours free of charge as part of the airport’s on-going customer service improvement programme. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 06:18:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-adds-nine-new-routes-from-stansted-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-adds-nine-new-routes-from-stansted-airport/ Ryanair has announced new destinations from London Stansted airport, as well as increased frequencies on existing services. In additions Ryanair will add extra flights to 13 existing routes to Bergerac, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Carcasonne, Dinard, La Rochelle, Lamezia, Limoges, Lourdes, Marseille, Perpignan, Porto and Toulouse. Sat, 14 Jan 2017 12:44:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/busy-christmas-period-drives-stansted-to-record-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/busy-christmas-period-drives-stansted-to-record-2016/ London Stansted Airport completed a record breaking 2016 with its busiest ever December as the great Christmas getaway and record high aircraft load factors boosted passenger numbers during the month. A total of over 1.85 million passengers passed through Stansted during the period, up by 146,000 or 8.5 per cent on last year, and surpassing the previous record for December of 1.76 million passengers set in 2006. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 06:49:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-expands-summer-2017-leisure-operations-at-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-expands-summer-2017-leisure-operations-at-stansted/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is adding four new routes, extra capacity and more aircraft to its operations at Stansted Airport. Ahead of its first flights launching from London Stansted on March 30th, the leisure airline has confirmed the addition of new routes Antalya, Corfu, Dalaman and Split. Fri, 23 Dec 2016 05:48:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-takes-off-from-chambery-from-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-takes-off-from-chambery-from-stansted/ Winter sports fans will have a direct gateway to some of Europe’s top snow resorts from Stansted tomorrow with the launch of new British Airways flights to the French Alpine city of Chambery. The well-timed weekend flights will give customers easy access to some of the top snow and ski resorts like Val d’Isere, La Plagne, Meribel and Courchevel. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:37:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-airport-reveals-130m-arrivals-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-airport-reveals-130m-arrivals-overhaul/ London Stansted Airport has today unveiled plans for a new £130 million arrivals building to significantly improve the passenger experience. The building is the latest phase in the multi-million pound transformation programme by MAG to support future growth at the airport and attract new passengers and airlines. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:22:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-winter-figures-for-uk-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-winter-figures-for-uk-airports/ Heathrow welcomed a record 5.72 million passengers in November, up 2.5 per cent on last year, alongside a 4.4 per cent growth in cargo volumes. At the same time, London Stansted recorded its busiest ever November as over 1.7 million passengers passed through the terminal during the month, an increase of 2.3 per cent over the same month last year. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:04:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-time-record-passenger-numbers-drive-profits-at-mag-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-time-record-passenger-numbers-drive-profits-at-mag-airports/ MAG has reported continued strong growth in EBITDA for the six months to September 30th, recording an increase of 6.6 per cent, £216 million. New route development has been the principal driver, seeing passenger numbers increase to pre-recession levels at Manchester and London Stansted airports. MAG passenger numbers group-wide in the first six months of the financial year were up 7.7 per cent year-on-year to 32 million. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:50:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-tantalisingly-close-to-pre-recession-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-tantalisingly-close-to-pre-recession-passenger-numbers/ London Stansted’s annual passenger total has topped 24 million for only the second time in the airport’s history as the UK’s fourth busiest airport closes in on its all-time passenger record. The total number of passengers using Stansted in the 12 months ending September reached 24,009,348, up 8.4 per cent on the previous year and just 6,000 short of the record high set in October 2007. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 07:47:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-defies-brexit-gloom-to-see-passenger-number-soar1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-defies-brexit-gloom-to-see-passenger-number-soar1/ More than six million passengers flew through MAG’s airports in August, as the summer season continued to surpass expectations. At Manchester, 2,934,393 passengers travelled through the airport last month, an increase of nine per cent on August 2015. That means that Manchester’s 12 month rolling total now stands at 24,605,575 passengers. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:41:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-express-launches-advanced-first-class-ticket/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-express-launches-advanced-first-class-ticket/ Stansted Express has launched a new First Class Advance rail ticket, with passengers headed to the airport now able to travel for £24. With trains every 15 minutes between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport, the Stansted Express not only offers customers a frequent service, but also travel on one of the most modern train fleets in the country, which include free Wi-Fi, free charge points and an at seat trolley service of drinks and snacks. Mon, 04 Jul 2016 20:29:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-announces-new-leadership-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-announces-new-leadership-team/ London Stansted has announced a number of changes to strengthen its senior management team and support the continued growth of the airport following the recent appointment of new chief executive, Andrew Cowan. Martin Jones has been appointed commercial director responsible for retail, car parking and business development. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:32:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-launches-final-phase-of-infrastructure-improvements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-stansted-launches-final-phase-of-infrastructure-improvements/ London Stansted’s transformation programme enters its latest phase as a number of new multi-million pound projects to enhance customer service and security at the airport get underway ahead of the main summer getaway. The new developments help build short and medium term operational capacity at the airport to keep pace with increasing passenger demand. Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:12:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cowan-to-lead-london-stansted-airport-as-mag-unveils-shakeup/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cowan-to-lead-london-stansted-airport-as-mag-unveils-shakeup/ Andrew Cowan, currently chief strategy officer of MAG, has been appointed divisional chief executive of London Stansted Airport. Cowan will take up his role at the UK’s fourth largest airport on April 1st and lead a team of over 1,400 employees. Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:14:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hampton-by-hilton-signs-on-for-stansted-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hampton-by-hilton-signs-on-for-stansted-property/ Hilton Worldwide has signed a franchise agreement to bring Hampton by Hilton to the UK’s fourth largest airport. The agreement has been signed with strategic developers Urban&Civic, who secured planning permission to build a new £45 million 357-bed hotel next to the terminal of London Stansted Airport. Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:23:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-pushes-toward-passenger-records/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-pushes-toward-passenger-records/ Stansted Airport has topped 22 million passengers a year for the first time in over six years - and just eight months since passing the 20 million a year milestone - as the total number of passengers passing through the terminal increased by 15.8 per cent in the last 12 months. The number of passengers using Stansted during September increased by nine per cent over the same month last year as the airport served over two million passengers for the fifth consecutive month, the first time this has been achieved since 2008. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 14:49:23 +0000