Cardiff Airport News
TUI boosts capacity at Cardiff Airport for Summer 26
TUI has announced a further major expansion at Cardiff Airport with new routes added to its flying programme, as well as boosted frequency to some of the most popular holiday destinations for Welsh travellers. The additional capacity gives holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility for a summer getaway from their local airport.
Wizz Air to open new base at Cardiff Airport
The new base will offer year-round flights from Cardiff for the first time, with connections to sun destinations including Alicante, Faro, Larnaca and Tenerife
Thomas Cook Airlines reveals Cardiff Easter programme for 2019
Thomas Cook Airlines is adding Easter flights from Cardiff airport for the first time, meaning that thousands of people can head to Europe for some spring sunshine.
Flybe launches new connections to Venice for summer 2018
Flybe has started operating its extensive 2018 summer schedule from Cardiff Airport, featuring 17 routes with a total choice of up to 75 flights a week. The season has taken off with the launch of the first ever service between Cardiff and Venice.
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Cardiff Airport, Wales
Qatar Airways will begin operating daily direct flights from Cardiff Airport, with the inaugural flight due to depart on May 1st, 2018. The new service between the Welsh capital and Doha will be operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Cardiff reflects on successful UEFA Champions League final
In what was one of biggest events to ever come to Wales, Cardiff Airport is reflecting on an incredibly busy and successful Champions League final weekend.
Cardiff Airport prepares for Champions League passenger spike
With all eyes on the Welsh capital ahead the Champions League final on Saturday, Cardiff Airport is getting ready to welcome a huge number of additional passengers ahead of what is set to be one of the largest sporting events in the country’s history.
Iberia Express adds new Cardiff departure ahead of Champions League final
Iberia Express has released its latest schedule of flights to Madrid one week early so that customers can make the most of this major sporting event that will see all eyes on the Welsh capital city. The news comes following the confirmation that Real Madrid will face Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Arabian Travel Market 2017: Qatar Airways flies into Cardiff, Wales
Qatar Airways is to launch a daily flight from Cardiff Airport to its hub in Doha, Qatar, in 2018. The new service will be the first regular direct long-haul flight linking Wales and south-west England to a major global hub in the Gulf region.
Flybe to fly Cardiff route for summer 2017
Flybe has announced the continuation of its service from Cardiff to London City as part of its extensive summer ’17 schedule. Vincent Hodder, Flybe chief revenue officer commented: “It is good news for the route that is receiving such positive support from the business community.
Cardiff Airport chief executive to step down
Cardiff Airport has announced that Jon Horne will stand down from his role as chief executive with effect from September 1st 2014. In making the announcement, Lord Rowe-Beddoe, chairman of Cardiff International Airport, said: “Jon has very successfully steered the airport through the first phase of our path to re-establishing its fortunes.”
NATS signs on at Cardiff Airport
NATS will continue to provide air traffic services and expertise at Cardiff Airport, after securing a five year contract with Cardiff International Airport. The contract provides aerodrome and airport approach services, approach radar for MOD St Athan (located 2.5nm southwest of Cardiff Airport) and air traffic control engineering services at Cardiff.