Airport News

Moroting organisation The RAC has hit out at airport drop off charges which have seen significant rises at some of the UK’s busiest airports, and introduced for the first time at Cardiff Airport. So called ‘Kiss and Fly’ charges can be as much as £7.00 for just a few minutes [read more]

A Government-backed expert group has today unveiled a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at transforming accessibility for disabled passengers travelling by air. The Aviation Accessibility Task & Finish Group, established in November 2024 and chaired by Paralympian and disability campaigner Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, has proposed nineteen actions to improve the [read more]

Airports are bustling hubs for international travel, where convenience and speed often overshadow caution. As airport shops cater to travellers seeking tech gadgets or last-minute duty-free gifts, they may not realise the growing digital risks that come with operating in such environments. With large volumes of sensitive data flowing through various systems, it’s essential [read more]

Four people have been confirmed to have died after a Beechcraft Super King Air crashed on take-off from the airport shortly before 16:00hrs local time. The victims are the two Dutch pilots of the aircraft along with two passengers who were on the flight including flight nurse Maria Fernanda Rojaz [read more]

Cornwall Airport Newquay has officially opened its state-of-the-art security facilities, becoming one of the first regional airports in the UK to fully deploy next-generation CT X-ray screening technology. The upgrade marks a major milestone in both aviation innovation and the passenger experience, with Cornwall now setting a new benchmark for [read more]

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has officially unveiled its first dedicated lounge in Europe at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL), marking a significant milestone in the airline’s international expansion. Situated in Terminal 4, the new Saudia Lounge offers an exclusive retreat for the airline’s Business and First Class [read more]

Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has launched its new direct flight between Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Türkiye. The three-times-per-week service took off for the first time today and will operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Istanbul is growing in popularity with tourists as a [read more]

Turkish Airlines has announced it will launch direct flights between London Stansted (STN/EGSS) and iGA Istanbul Airport form March next year boosting the connections to the Turkish gateway city to three London Airports. Türkiye’s flag carrier airline will fly direct between Stansted and Istanbul up to 14 times per week [read more]