Archive for the 'News' Category

The Airport Security Cheat Sheet: 25 Tips to Minimize Hassles and Speed Things Up

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Anyone who has visited an airport in the past few years knows that airport security, though a necessity, can be a huge hassle. Long lines, pat downs, and even the occasional full luggage search can break down even the most stalwart of travelers and sometimes even results in missed flights. While you may not be able to do a thing about long lines or random security checks, there are ways you can make airport security a little less painful for yourself and speed up the process as much as possible so that you can get through and back on your way to your next exciting (or perhaps not so exciting) destination.

Advanced Notification Of M1 Closures Affecting Travel To/From London Luton Airport

Friday, May 25th, 2007

FULL closures to the M1 in both directions between M1 Junction 8 and Junction 9 on the following dates that will affect travel to/from London Luton Airport

Natwest launches reward credit card with easyJet from Luton Airport

Monday, April 30th, 2007

NatWest has teamed up with travel company ebookers and low-cost airline easyJet to launch a new travel reward programme for its credit cards. The YourPoints programme will replace the bank’s 19-year old relationship with Airmiles from June.

How to save money when renting a hired vehicle

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Renting a vehicle doesn’t have to be as expensive as you’d imagine and sometimes you can a great deal, especially online.

By following some of these simple tips you should be able to save a lot of money on your next car or van hire.

Airline: Monarch unveil new winter routes

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

Monarch Scheduled has announced it s winter 2007 / 08 schedule. The airline will be continuing some of its summer routes into the winter.

easyJet opens new head office at Luton Airport

Monday, February 26th, 2007

On the 26th February, Low-cost airline easyJet opened new head offices at Luton Airport. Four of easyJet’s longest serving staff members cut officially opened the airline’s new home, known as Hanger 89.

Road closure on the approach to London Luton Airport

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Important information for the Airport’s local communities, passengers and staff

From the 5th of February, the contractor, Birse, will begin works that will involve the complete rebuilding of the roundabout adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express at London Luton Airport. In order to ensure that the works are delivered safely and expeditiously, the alternative route into the Airport, Percival Way, will be closed to through traffic. For those travelling from the East, diversions will be in place.

Air Passenger Duty (APD) charges increase from 01/02/07

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

An increase in APD at London Luton Airport is payable from 1st February 2007.

Silverject and London Luton Airport announces world’s first private terminal for commercial passenger airline

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Silverjet and London Luton Airport sign ground-breaking deal to create fastest check-in, security and boarding process

Silverjet, the first British airline to offer a low fare, exclusively business class transatlantic service today announces a deal with London Luton airport to build a separate terminal experience, modelled on a private jet facility, which will take all 100 passengers from arrival to aircraft within 30 minutes.

London Luton Airport important traffic information

Friday, November 24th, 2006

London Luton Airport is currently undertaking essential re-surfacing works to Percival Way. These works are currently expected to be completed in time for Christmas.