Easyjet inaugurates new Birmingham base

easyJet has today inaugurated its newest UK base, at Birmingham Airport, the airline’s ninth UK base and first new base in the UK in more than a decade, creating 140 direct jobs for pilots and crew in the UK and supporting around 1200 jobs in total. Johan Lundgren, CEO of easyJet, said: “We a...

Ontario International Airport records higher passenger volumes in February

The number of air travellers who passed through Ontario International Airport (ONT) in February grew by 9%, extending its run of year-over-year increases to 36 consecutive months, airport officials announced. Last month ONT welcomed 413,413 domestic passengers and 36,480 international flyers, inc...

British Airways overhauls airport equipment at Heathrow

British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport, as part of its commitment to reducing emissions both in the air and on the ground. The airline will gradually be replacing its ground vehicles at Heathrow, such...

Swissport adds Palma de Mallorca to it’s network

Swissport has initiated operations at Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Spain's third-largest airport. Swissport has deployed a team of 300 passenger service agents and ramp handling professionals to handle some 220 flights a week during the travel peak over Easter. Initially the company serves airline...

Swedavia to set aside $4 million for SAF incentive programme

In 2024, Swedavia's investment in sustainable aviation will continue through the SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) incentive programme, a programme in which Swedavia offers discounts and reimburses airlines up to 50 per cent of the premium cost for refuelling with environmentally friendly renewable av...

Senegal secures 300 Million Euros for Blaise Diagne International Airport development

Senegal has successfully secured up to 300 million euros ($328.20 million) in financing for the expansion and enhancement of its primary international airport, announced asset manager Ninety One on Thursday. Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD), which commenced operations in 2017, is situat...

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Fraport records increasing passenger volumes despite strikes

Some 3.9 million travellers used Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in February 2024. Despite strikes on several days, the volume was up 12.9 percent from the corresponding month of 2023. The strikes resulted in the cancellation of about 1,770 flights, preventing roughly 225,000 passengers from traveling vi...

Aer Lingus to provide ground handling for IAG carriers at Dublin Airport

Aer Lingus to provide ground handling for IAG carriers at Dublin Airport

Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has been awarded a contract to provide ground handling services for IAG carriers at Dublin Airport. Under the agreement, IAG-owned carriers British Airways, Iberia Express and Vueling will have their aircraft served by Aer Lingus at DUB starting June this year. Th...

UK flight punctuality still below pre-Covid levels despite surge in air fares

UK flight punctuality still below pre-Covid levels despite surge in air fares

Flight punctuality at UK airports has dropped below pre-pandemic levels despite recent hikes in air fares, new figures show. According to UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data, only 64 per cent of flights took off or landed within 15 mins of their planned time in 2023 - compared to 75 per cent i...

London Luton Airport hosts accessibility familiarisation day

London Luton Airport (LLA) and easyJet have hosted an Accessibility Familiarisation Day, providing passengers with visual or hidden disabilities with an opportunity to experience every step of the passenger journey. More than 30 visitors attended the event to experience check-in, security search,...

ReachTV chooses Edgio to help deliver streaming content to airports across North America

Edgio today announced that leading airport television network, ReachTV, has selected the company as their media streaming platform. Given that more than 50 percent of ReachTV’s programming comes from live events, they sought a partner that not only had expansive reach and technological expertis...

Strong growth continues at Copenhagen Airport

More than 1.8 million travellers passed through Copenhagen Airport in February, representing a 13% year-on-year increase, and the passenger growth looks set to continue in 2024. Ahead lies spring and a busy Easter, where many people travel for vacation. February was a busy month at Copenhagen ...

Over 1.5 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport in February

In February, Brussels Airport welcomed over 1.5 passengers, i.e. a 14% rise up from February 2023. Passenger numbers were positively impacted by the Carnival holidays, which spread over three non-consecutive weeks, as well as by the fact that the leap year meant that February had one extra day ...

DHL to manage easyJet's ground handling operations at Liverpool Airport

DHL to manage easyJet’s ground handling operations at Liverpool Airport

DHL Supply Chain has signed a new five-year contract to handle easyJet's ground handling operations at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, it was announced last week. The new contract expands the long-standing partnership between DHL and easyJet, which launched in 2017 when DHL was appointed to manage...

Lufthansa cabin staff strikes set to affect 120,000 passengers this week

Lufthansa cabin staff strikes set to affect 120,000 passengers this week

Lufthansa said around 120,000 passengers will be affected by strikes this week as cabin staff are set to walk out across key German airports. This week Lufthansa staff will go on strike at Frankfurt and Munich airports on 12 March and 13 March, respectively. Totalling 1,000 flights, Lufthansa ...

Vietnam Airlines to serve Munich Airport

Vietnam Airlines will take off from Munich Airport for the first time at the end of the summer flight schedule from October 02, 2024. In so doing, the airline is expanding its Asian flight program from Munich and will fly passengers twice a week to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The airline will ...

Travelex launches seven stores at Zayed International Terminal A

Travelex has launched seven stores and eight ATMs at Zayed International Airport – Terminal A. The four landside and three airside stores take the total number of Travelex stores in the UAE to 49. Batu Dolay, Commercial Director, Travelex Middle East and Türkiye said: “Zayed International...

The New Terminal One at JFK announce partnership with EVA Air

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport and EVA Air have announced a partnership for the premium airline to operate out of the terminal. The New Terminal One is currently under construction with its first gates scheduled to open in 2026, in partnership with the Port Authorit...

Robot sells drinks and snacks at Munich Airport

With the introduction of the JEEVES service robot, passengers at Munich Airport can shop at a self-driving robot. Originally designed for use in the hotel and healthcare sector, a robot of this type is now being used for the first time in the world as a "snackbot" at an airport. Snackbot "JEEV...

Munich Airport and Incheon International Airport Corporation form strategic partnership

Munich Airport and South Korea's Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) are embarking on an intensive cooperation in the field of aviation training. Hag Jae Lee, CEO of IIAC, and Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Munich Airport’s ...

Hamad International Airport introduces dedicated transfer security lanes for families with children

Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to elevate its travel experience with the introduction of dedicated screening lanes for families with younger children transferring through the airport. The dedicated family lanes will reduce wait times at security checkpoints and provide staff assistan...

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