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Ukranian carrier SkyUp shows it London ambitions

Ukranian carrier SkyUp (PQ/SQP) has declared its intentions to launch flights between London Luton Airport and Kiev Boryspil as part of its European expansion. According to RoutesOnline, the airline has said that intends to operate a 3-times-per-week service from 24th June subject to international travel being allowed by that time. [read more]

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Blue Air to move flights from Luton to Heathrow

As from the 1st December 2020, Romanian low-cost airliner Blue Air is moving its flights from London Luton (LTN/EGGW) to London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) creating the first low-cost link between Heathrow and Bucharest. Initially the airline will operate flights between Bucharest and Heathrow 5-times-per-week which will increase to 11-flights-per-week in Summer [read more]

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Luton Airport sees a 66% drop in passengers

London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) has reported a drop in passengers numbers of 66% in September 2020 compared to the previous year. The drop is largely down to the travel restrictions in place to tackle the spread of coronavirus and the impact it is having on passenger confidence. The airport says [read more]

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London Luton Airport appoints new CCO

London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) has appointed Jonathan Rayner as the airports new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mr Rayner will join the airport in November and will be responsible for growing and developing the airport’s commercial activity by working with airlines, retailers and other business partners operating from the airport. CEO [read more]

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at Bristol Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)
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Ryanair adds 14 extra weekly flights to Faro

Irish budget airline Ryanair (FR/RYR) is adding 14 extra weekly flights from UK airports to Faro following the UK Governments decision to put Portugal back on the Coronavirus safe list. The move will make it easier for British holiday makers to travel to the Algarve without the need to quarantine [read more]