British Airways 747 G-CIVI at Cardiff Airport (Image: Nick Harding/Aviation Wales)

Airport Watch scheme launched at Cardiff Airport

Aug 9, 2018 Nick Harding

South Wales Police have recently launched an airport watch scheme at Cardiff Airport for plane spotters and aviation enthusiasts. Cardiff Airport Watch allows local plane spotters and regular visitors to …

Cardiff Airport (Image: Cardiff Airport)

Welsh government sets out its vision for Cardiff Airport and St Athan

Jul 20, 2018 Nick Harding

The Welsh Government and Cardiff Airport have set out their vision for the next 2 decades which includes the airport taking control of MOD St Athan. Unveiling the draft masterplan, …

Thomas Cook A321 (Image: The Aviation Media Co)

Thomas Cook to take advantage of Easter 2019 at Cardiff

Jul 5, 2018 Nick Harding

Thomas Cook has announced it will start its flying programme at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) from the 3rd April next year as it aims to take advantage of the Easter getaway. …

On the ground at Cardiff Airport Eastern J41

Cardiff to Anglesey – a great service, shame about the weather!

Jun 14, 2018 Nick Harding

The Intra-Wales air service started out in 2007 to provide an air route between North Wales (Anglesey VLY/EGOV) and South Wales (CWL/EGFF). One of its roles was to make it …

Flybe at Cardiff Airport (The Aviation Media Co.)

Cardiff Airport sees 15th consecutive month of growth

Jun 13, 2018 Roger Davis

Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) has seen its 15th consecutive month of growth with a 12% rise in passengers for May 2018. Wales’ national airport had its busiest May since 2009 which now …

UK Government blocks Anglesey Airport increase

Jun 4, 2018 Nick Harding

The UK Government has blocked a bid by the Welsh Government to increase the passenger numbers on the Intra-Wales PSO route between Cardiff Airport and Anglesey Airport (Yns Mon). The Welsh …

Welsh Government want more domestic flights from Cardiff

May 25, 2018 Nick Harding

The Welsh Government has announced that it is exploring opportunities to increase domestic flights from Cardiff Airport and ways to bypass Air Passenger Duty on those routes. Ken Skates AM …

Airport Safety Week underway at 50 UK airports

May 16, 2018 Nick Harding

The annual Airport Operators Association (AOA) Airport Safety Week is underway across the UK with events taking place at 50 UK airports. The event is consists of a week-long series of …

Cardiff Airports 1.5m passengers milestone

May 10, 2018 Roger Davis

According to Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGGF) has hit the milestone of 1.5 million passengers passing through its terminals. The news comes as Qatar Airways starts regular flights from the airport to Doha …

Qatar Airways A350-900 arrives into Cardiff Airport

On-board the first Qatar Airways flight from Cardiff

May 10, 2018 Harrison Sharp

A little over a year ago, Qatar Airways and Cardiff Airport announced a new route from Cardiff to Doha, Qatar, with onward connections to over 150 destinations worldwide, including New …