Delays at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick airports as global IT outage grounds over 4,000 flights Transport 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.
Why airport expansions fuelled by booming travel demand could be a double-edged sword Transport In a report, the ratings agency Moody's said rising passenger numbers would drive "significant investment" in expansion projects.
Gatwick boss on the hub’s bumper summer and the return of Virgin Atlantic travel As one of the busiest summers of travel in history gets underway, Gatwick chief executive Stewart Wingate catches up with City A.M. at the airport.
Bring in duty free on arrival for post-Brexit boost, says Gatwick boss June 13, 2024 Introducing duty-free arrivals would boost the UK's competitiveness and stimulate jobs in the retail sector, Gatwick says.
Menzies chief: Airlines could ditch Heathrow if third runway isn’t approved June 11, 2024 Menzies Aviation chief Philipp Joeinig said airlines would begin to "look for alternatives" if they see Heathrow can't cope with a ramp up in capacity.
Election 2024: Next government must back London as an ‘engine of growth’ June 10, 2024 The next government must back London as an “engine of growth” for the UK, including supporting airport and rail hub expansion, a lobby group is urging.
Edinburgh Airport: Profit soars as passenger numbers near pre-pandemic levels June 7, 2024 Edinburgh Airport has seen profit soar for the second year in a row after passenger numbers rose to within touching distance of their pre-pandemic record.
Give us our wings, Britain’s largest airport group tells next government May 22, 2024 The next UK government must place aviation at the "heart of their economic plan" to jump-start British business, MAG chief Ken O'Toole has said.
London Gatwick co-owner strikes £1.27bn deal for majority stake in Edinburgh Airport April 17, 2024 A majority stake in Edinburgh Airport has been acquired by French infrastructure group Vinci for £1.27bn, it has been confirmed.
Gatwick Airport set to pay first shareholder dividend in five years as growth returns March 22, 2024 Gatwick Airport says it expects to pay out its first shareholder dividends in five years, with passenger numbers set to be back at pre-pandemic levels next year.