Luton Airport News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.