Ministers push back decision on Luton Airport expansion for third time Transport and infrastructure Luton Airport wants to increase passenger capacity from 18m to 32m per year through a £2.4bn expansion project.
London City Airport back in the black after losing almost £100m Transport and infrastructure London City Airport returned to the black for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic as passenger numbers continued to recover. The hub has reported a pre-tax profit of £6.6m for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House, having made a loss of £1.1m in the prior 12 months. London City Airport had last [...]
BA Cityflyer: London City Airport carrier hails ‘laser focus’ as profit takes off Transport and infrastructure BA Cityflyer, the main airline operating from London City Airport, has said a “laser focus” on improving its service led to increased punctuality and profit for 2023. The business, which is wholly owned by British Airways, has reported a pre-tax profit of £11.1m for the year, up from £4.3m in 2022. The figure comes after [...]
The government needs a flight plan September 3, 2024 Airport capacity is a vital national infrastructure issue critical to growth, but we have no idea where the government stands, says Eliot Wilson Michael O’Leary, the veteran CEO of Ryanair, is a reliable source of copy. Last week this paper reported his view that the next runway to be built to serve London would not [...]
Airport liquid rule: Why UK and European airports are keeping the 100ml limit September 2, 2024 European airports are bringing back back into force the 100ml liquid limit due to a "temporary technical issue" with newly installed security scanners.
Why the new Labour government should invest in trains, not planes September 2, 2024 The aviation industry's contribution to the economy has long been its most relied upon defence. But is it really that clear-cut?
Labour shows its pro-business credentials with London City Airport expansion August 20, 2024 The popular business travel hub was given the green light to boost its annual passenger cap from 6.5m to 9m on Monday.
London City Airport given go-ahead to expand capacity but more Saturday flying rejected August 20, 2024 London City Airport has been granted permission to significantly expand passenger capacity after an extended spat with Newham Council.
Why airport expansions fuelled by booming travel demand could be a double-edged sword July 15, 2024 In a report, the ratings agency Moody's said rising passenger numbers would drive "significant investment" in expansion projects.
London City Airport granted five-year ban for Just Stop Oil July 11, 2024 The injunction comes in response to Just Stop Oil's plans to cause disruption during one of the busiest summers in decades.