Airport Parking News Archive - Jun 2009
Showing news articles for Jun 2009:
Flybe launches Leeds to Gatwick route - Leeds-Bradford - 30/06/09
Regional airline Flybe yesterday (June 29th) launched its first flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to London Gatwick.
Fashion retail hub to open at Glasgow Airport - Glasgow - 30/06/09
A retail consortium will open 11 new stores as part of an expansion of Glasgow Airport, it has been reported.
Concorde Conference Centre to open restaurant and takeaway - Manchester - 29/06/09
The Concorde Conference Centre at Manchester Airport is set to offer new restaurant and takeaway services from next month.
Air Malta to increase Gatwick service frequency - Gatwick - 28/06/09
Air Malta is to increase the frequency of its flights from Gatwick Airport, it has announced.
Virgin Atlantic to buy new planes and offer new routes - Heathrow - 27/06/09
Virgin Atlantic has celebrated its 25th year of operations by ordering ten new Airbus A330 aircrafts.
Bristol Airport swamped with Glastonbury-goers - Bristol - 26/06/09
Bristol International Airport has been swamped by festival-goers bound for the world-famous Glastonbury.
Scotland's airports to serve 270,000 this weekend - Glasgow - 26/06/09
Some 270,000 travellers will pass through Scotland's main air hubs as schools break up for summer, it has been announced.
Bristol Airport to open animal reception centre - Bristol - 25/06/09
Bristol Airport has announced the opening of a new animal reception centre next month.
Glasgow witnesses tourism boost - Glasgow - 24/06/09
Glasgow Airport witnessed an increase in tourist travel in May, compared with the same time last year.
BA announces winter schedule - Gatwick - 24/06/09
British Airways (BA) has announced additional flights from Gatwick Airport as part of its winter schedule.
Ryanair.com to 'temporarily shut for maintenance' - East Midlands - 23/06/09
Cheap carrier Ryanair has warned passengers travelling on Thursday (June 25th) to check-in online before 18:00 GMT tomorrow ahead of a temporary website closure.
Edinburgh Airport expansion "will be considerable" - Edinburgh - 23/06/09
The multi-million pound upgrade of Edinburgh Airport is proceeding well, it has been reported.
Palmair to launch new routes from Exeter Airport - Exeter - 22/06/09
Palmair is set to launch two new flights from Exeter Airport this winter, it has announced.
Luton to introduce £1 drop-off fee - Luton - 21/06/09
Luton Airport will charge drivers £1 to drop off passengers at its terminal from July 1st, it has announced.
Newcastle Airport hotel 'could be run by Hilton' - Newcastle - 20/06/09
A new hotel nearing completion at Newcastle Airport is likely to be operated by the Hilton Group, it has been revealed.
Star Alliance airlines move to terminal one at Heathrow - Heathrow - 19/06/09
Some five airlines have moved from Heathrow Airport's terminal two to the newly-refurbished terminal one, it has been reported.
Qantas to increase Heathrow to Sydney flights - Heathrow - 18/06/09
Australian airline Qantas has announced that it will increase the regularity of its flights from Heathrow Airport to Sydney this year.
Edinburgh plane evacuated after engine fire - Edinburgh - 18/06/09
An aircraft at Edinburgh Airport was evacuated yesterday after it began smoking.
UK airports join European carbon accreditation scheme - Humberside - 17/06/09
More than 30 European airports have joined a programme that could see them labelled as carbon credited.
New spa opens at Heathrow - Heathrow - 17/06/09
A new spa facility has been opened at Heathrow Airport's terminal five.
Bristol Airport submits expansion plans - Bristol - 17/06/09
Plans to expand Bristol International Airport have been submitted to North Somerset Council.
Govt 'must scrap £10 travel tax', airline urges - Leeds-Bradford - 16/06/09
The government should scrap its £10 tourist tax in order to promote the use of airports in the UK, it has been claimed.
UK airport punctuality increased in first quarter of 2009, CAA states - Glasgow - 15/06/09
Over 80 per cent of scheduled flights from the UK were on time during the first three months of 2009, new statistics indicate.
Austrian Airlines to shift Heathrow operation to terminal one - Heathrow - 14/06/09
Austrian Airlines will be moving to terminal one at Heathrow Airport from Tuesday (June 16th), it has been announced.
Aer Lingus announces winter Gatwick flights - Gatwick - 12/06/09
Irish carrier Aer Lingus has announced the addition of new flights from Gatwick Airport.
Balloon Fiesta begins at Bristol Airport - Bristol - 12/06/09
A group of hot air balloons have been launched from Bristol International Airport to promote the city's annual Balloon Fiesta.
Download Festival 'will cause delays at East Midlands Airport' - East Midlands - 11/06/09
Passengers using East Midlands Airport this weekend have been warned to expect heavy traffic as a regional music festival takes place.
Aer Lingus announces winter Gatwick flights - Gatwick - 10/06/09
Irish carrier Aer Lingus has announced the addition of six new routes to its Gatwick Airport winter schedule.
'Abolish air taxes', says airport boss - Newcastle - 10/06/09
The head of Newcastle Airport is calling for the government to abolish taxes that are putting Brits off flying.
Ryanair launches text confirmation service - Prestwick - 09/06/09
Budget airline Ryanair has launched a new scheme that will see booking confirmation details sent to passengers via text message.
Manchester Airport rolls out recycling zone scheme - Manchester - 09/06/09
Manchester Airport has become the first in the UK to offer recycling zones in its terminals.
Obamas touch down at Stansted Airport - Stansted - 09/06/09
US first lady Michelle Obama has paid a visit to Stansted Airport.
Hoseasons offers more cottages in summer programme - Gatwick - 08/06/09
Brits taking domestic holidays this summer could be enticed by the expanded Cottages programme that has been launched by Hoseasons.
Birmingham Airport celebrates 25th terminal anniversary - Birmingham - 08/06/09
Birmingham Airport has celebrated the 25th year of its terminal building.
BA to cancel New York flight link from Gatwick - Gatwick - 07/06/09
British Airways (BA) will cancel a 25-year old route from Gatwick Airport to the US, it has been revealed.
BA to launch Egypt and Maldives routes - Gatwick - 06/06/09
British Airways (BA) has announced plans to launch new flights to Egypt and the Maldives later this year.
Eastern Airways to begin Southampton to Newcastle business route - Newcastle - 05/06/09
Eastern Airways is to offer travellers a new route from Southampton to Newcastle Airport, it has confirmed.
Ryanair to charge passengers for toilet - East Midlands - 04/06/09
Ryanair has announced that it will charge passengers to use in-flight toilets.
EasyJet starts three new routes at Liverpool Airport - Liverpool - 04/06/09
EasyJet has launched new routes from Liverpool Airport after increasing the number of aircraft it operates from the travel hub.
Emergency landing made at Edinburgh Airport - Edinburgh - 03/06/09
An emergency was declared at Edinburgh Airport yesterday (June 2nd) after an Air France plane reported problems with its engine.
Bmi opens Heathrow international lounge - Heathrow - 03/06/09
Budget airline bmi has announced the opening of a new international lounge at Heathrow Airport.
Rising taxes "are a blow to UK airports" - Luton - 02/06/09
Rising airport departure taxes could put Brits off travelling, it has been argued.
Gatwick hoax man pleads guilty - Gatwick - 01/06/09
A man has admitted to sending bomb hoaxes and other threatening messages to Gatwick Airport.
easyJet 'cannot host weddings in the air', local council states - Luton - 01/06/09
Budget airline easyJet will not be permitted to offer couples flying from Luton Airport the chance to get married in the air, it has been reported.
