Airport News
Aerotel opens latest location at Beijing Daxing International
Aerotel has established a presence at Beijing Daxing International Airport. The two-storey hotel is located in the north-east pier, spanning across more than 9,000 square metres to offer 215 guestrooms.
Virgin Atlantic to expand Manchester service for winter season
As part of the plans the carrier has announced new flights from its northern base, the opening of a new Clubhouse and the refurbishment of Virgin Holidays’ v-room at the airport.
London City Airport growing in importance for local travellers
New analysis of Civil Aviation Authority postcode data by London City Airport has found that 143,000 departing passengers used the airport who live within a three-mile radius last year. This is a 22 per cent increase from the 117,000 passengers recorded in 2017.
Vodaphone brings 5G technology to Gatwick Airport
Passengers at Gatwick Airport can now experience the faster speeds and greater reliability of 5G thanks to Vodafone. This means they can enjoy gaming on the go or quickly download a film or TV box set or transfer large work documents before they catch a flight.
Dubai Airports offers half year report
Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, takes a look at some of the highlights from the first six months of this year at both Dubai International and Dubai World Central.
Gatwick takes next steps in northern runway plan
Gatwick has formally started the process to bring its existing northern runway into routine use. The airport has submitted a notice to the planning inspectorate of its intention to prepare an application for development consent.
Cyrrus acquires Brighton City Airport
Cyrrus has acquired Brighton City Airport with the backing of a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK. The North Yorkshire-based company, established in 2007 in Thirsk, is a global aviation consultancy which provides a range of specialist aviation support services to airports in the UK and overseas.
Quito Airport achieves carbon neutrality
Quito International Airport has reached carbon neutrality in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The system was created by Airports Council International and is technically endorsed by the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organisation, the World Bank and the United States Federal Aviation Administration.
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.
IAG launches Heathrow expansion broadside
International Airlines Group has attacked Heathrow airport’s plans to make passengers stump up £3.3 billion in advanced costs for a third runway before planning permission is guaranteed.
Gatwick unveils plan for North Terminal expansion
Gatwick has published a new five-year capital investment programme which highlights more investment in automation and technology as an enabler of sustainable growth.
Gatwick security staff strike suspended
Strikes by security workers at Gatwick airport have been suspended after an improved pay offer was made. The 130 members of Unite who are employed by ICTS (UK) to scan passengers’ luggage for explosive materials and other dangerous and prohibited materials, were due to stage a 48-hour strike from Saturday morning.