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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Passengers travelling from London Luton Airport are advised that the drop off zone adjacent to the terminal building will re-open on Wednesday 15th November 2006.

NEW security restrictions on hand luggage are now in place.

Passengers are now permitted to carry small amounts of liquids through security search at the Airport, in line with Department for Transport guidelines.

Press release

London Luton Airport has published its two Noise Insulation Schemes; the Residential Sound Insulation Scheme and the Community Buildings Sound Insulation Scheme.