Heathrow: Passenger numbers soar as boss hails ‘busiest summer’ September 11, 2024 Heathrow Airport has reported a fourth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger traffic in what has proved one of the UK’s busiest ever summers for travel demand. Some 8m travellers passed through in August, up 5.5 per cent year-on-year and bringing the West London hub’s rolling 12 month total to 82.6m. Heathrow said it was “on [...]
Swissport makes first UK profit since 2018 as sales finally recover from Covid September 5, 2024 The UK arm of Swissport has returned to the black for the first time since 2018 as its turnover recovered to pre-pandemic levels. The Cheshire-headquartered division of the aviation services giant also created 1,400 jobs during its latest financial year but its total headcount is still significantly lower than it was in 2019. Swissport has [...]
Gatwick Airport profit jumps as long-haul expansion drives growth August 22, 2024 Gatwick Airport's chief executive said the hub was experiencing its "busiest ever" summer as passenger numbers hit 19.9m.
Profit takes off at Bournemouth, Exeter and Norwich airports owner August 20, 2024 Profit at the group behind a number of regional airports surged during its latest financial year thanks to a sharp rise in the number of passengers and amount of cargo it handles. Regional & City Airports Group has posted a pre-tax profit of £14.2m for the year to 31 March, 2024, up from £1.3m. Newly-filed [...]
Stranded airline passengers told to ‘come on down’ to Dover port amid IT outage July 20, 2024 Chief executive of the Port of Dover Doug Bannister has encouraged displaced airport passengers to use their ferry services.
Delays at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick airports as global IT outage grounds over 4,000 flights July 19, 2024 A global IT outage has wreaked havoc on air travel and caused the cancellation of over 1,000 flights worldwide on Friday - with the number expected to climb as the day progresses.
Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted: How much are UK airports raking in from drop off charges? July 15, 2024 Analysis from the RAC shows seven of the top 20 UK hubs by passenger numbers have hiked prices for drop-off parking since last summer.
Electronic Travel Authorisation: Heathrow’s new £10 charge to change explained April 13, 2024 Heathrow has described the new ETA as a "huge blow" that will place the UK at a "competive disadvantage" against international rivals.
‘Huge blow’: London Heathrow Airport slams new £10 transit charge despite record passenger traffic April 11, 2024 Speaking to City A.M. in November, Virgin Atlantic chief Shai Weiss described the so-called Electronic Travel Authorisation as “short-sighted.”