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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Widerøe 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.
Record summer season 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.