The government needs a flight plan Opinion 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 Transport and infrastructure 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 Business The aviation industry's contribution to the economy has long been its most relied upon defence. But is it really that clear-cut?
Next London runway won’t be at Heathrow or Gatwick, says Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary August 28, 2024 The viability of Heathrow and Gatwick Airport's multi-billion plans for extra runway capacity have been questioned.
Gatwick Airport profit jumps as long-haul expansion drives growth August 22, 2024 Gatwick Airport's chief executive said the hub was experiencing its "busiest ever" summer as passenger numbers hit 19.9m.
Just Stop Oil protestors arrested at London Gatwick Airport after blocking departure gate July 29, 2024 Seven protestors entered the terminal and used suitcases with lock-on devices to block the gates at around 8am on Monday morning.
Delays at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick airports as global IT outage grounds over 4,000 flights July 19, 2024 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 July 15, 2024 In a report, the ratings agency Moody's said rising passenger numbers would drive "significant investment" in expansion projects.
Gatwick’s expansion is ‘incredibly important for the UK’, says boss June 19, 2024 Gatwick airport is looking to invest billions to grow its footprint, but is it needed?
Gatwick boss on the hub’s bumper summer and the return of Virgin Atlantic June 18, 2024 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.