Archive for the ‘Luton airport’ CategoryIn an attempt to stop the Government from further increasing the Air Passenger Duty (APD) this November, ABTA is calling on travellers to write to their MPs. APD, which currently raises £2 billion for the Government, was introduced in 1994 and has seen several increases since. Prior to 1 November 2009, fees were set at Reduced Rates (economy seats) £10 for European destinations and £40 for all other destinations. Standard Rates (premium seats, including business class only airlines) were £20 for European destinations and £80 for all other destinations. On 1 November 2009, four geographical bands were introduced based on the distance from London. The 2009 APD duty applicable for a single flight was levied at:
A further increase is set to be introduced this November with the fees increasing to:
For Premium seats the charges are double at:
In 2009 the Telegraph launched a campaign to get the APD scrapped. To find out more, and to add your name to their petition click here. Drivers dropping off or picking up passengers at Luton Airport need to be aware of a new £80 penalty charge introduced to prevent drivers stopping their vehicles on the approach roads, roundabout or the bus lane leading up to the airport terminal. The penalty, which was introduced on 23 August 2010, is designed to protect the safety of passengers and other road users plus reduce traffic congestion and disruption. CCTV is in operation and will used to strictly enforce the penalty charge, which will be reduced to £40 if paid within 14 days. Drivers dropping off or picking up passengers have two options:
To book Luton airport parking or Luton airport taxi transfers click on the links. Luton Airport is advising passengers to allow extra time for their journey to the airport due to improvement works to the Central Terminal area. The improvements, which started yesterday 2 August, are expected to last four weeks and will see an enhancement of the pedestrian crossings and footpaths, new pedestrian handrails and way-finding signage around the drop off zone, main roundabout and pedestrian areas leading to the terminal building. To book Luton airport parking or Luton airport taxi transfers click on the links.
Ryanair has announced its peak-season baggage charges are to return to €15 per bag and €25 for heavy bags for travel from 1 September, however, passengers travelling on international routes to and from the Canary Islands will still have to pay the peak-season charges – €20 per bag and €30 heavy bag – these higher charges will apply all year round. The airline introduced higher baggage charges for flights during July and August this year with the ’sweetner’ of allowing passengers to check in two bags, subject to charges, of course. The CAA is once again highlighting the need for passengers to be aware of items that are banned from being carried on a plane after a man was convicted of attempting to take dangerous chemicals on to an aircraft at Manchester Airport last year. The man was found guilty of ‘recklessly acting in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft’ after he pleaded guilty to attempting to take corrosive and flammable chemicals on to a plane. Geoff Leach, Manager of the CAA’s Dangerous Goods Office, said: “Unlike items restricted for reasons of security (eg knives and scissors) which may be carried safely in checked (hold) baggage, “dangerous goods” such as the chemicals involved in this instance can pose the same danger to the aircraft and its occupants wherever they are carried and consequently must not be carried by passengers at all. “It is vital that passengers check the list of permitted items well in advance of travel to determine whether any unusual items they wish to carry are allowed. Unfortunately, incidents like this cause delays and disruption to the travelling public as well as endangering the safety of passengers and staff at UK airports throughout the year. “ Dangerous goods that must NOT be taken on board an aircraft are:
Passengers requiring further information about what they can and can’t transport on aircraft can contact the CAA’s Dangerous Goods Office on 01293 573900. Low cost carrier, Blue Air from Romania, which currently operate 13 flights per week from London Luton Airport, has just launched its winter flights programme. Blue Air is the largest operator from Bucharest’s Baneasa airport and this summer will operate 160 weekly departures across 24 destinations. Currently with a daily flight from London Luton to Bucharest, three flights per week to the provincial cities of Sibiu and Bacau, the expanding low cost airline is planning to offer all three destinations throughout the coming winter season. The launch of the winter flights co-incides with the announcement that Airline marketing specialists, Flight Directors has been appointed to promote Blue Air’s services in the UK. Sherif Ussama, CEO of Blue Air said: ” We are delighted to follow a successful summer with an extensive programme of flights from London Luton Airport for the winter. We have established an enviable reputation for meeting passengers expectations and becoming their first choice of airline to Romania. Our “Smart Flying” business model attracts many different types of passenger from people flying for the first time, through those returning home to visit friends and relatives to business people who are travelling on our flights on regular basis in increasing numbers. ” London Luton Airport is the best way to start a journey to Romania with easy train access, good motorway links and a short distance from check-in to departure gate. Our appointment of Flight Directors is a recognition that we see the UK as an increasingly important market for us and their proven expertise in aggressively generating passenger revenue from a variety of distribution channels will allow us to continue to grow our services from London Luton.” London Luton Airport is the main UK gateway for flights to Romania with over 270,000 passengers travelling from there during 2009, this is 51% of the total air travel market to Romania. (source: London Luton Airport). To book Luton airport parking and Luton airport hotels click on the links.
Ryanair has announced it is to offer passengers the option of increased baggage allowances this summer. The new allowances mean passengers can each check in up to two bags per trip and also have the option of paying for an increased weight allowance on their first checked-in bag – from 15kg to 20kg. As with any Ryanair ‘extra’ you’ll have to pay for the privilege, and prices depend on time of travel – see below for online prices: 1st bag 2nd bag Essential maintenance works on the approach to Luton Airport and at the Airport Terminal roundabout are due to commence today, Tuesday 8 June 2010. Timetable of works: Tuesday 8th Wednesday 9th June 2010
Passengers are advised to leave extra time for the journey to the Airport. Wednesday 16th June to Saturday 19th June 2010 The works are due to take place overnight starting on Wednesday 16th June and are due to finish on Saturday morning 19th June. The road will be closed overnight between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00, from junction with Percival Way. Diversion signage will be in place. Passengers are advised to leave extra time for the journey to the Airport. To book Luton airport parking and Luton airport hotels click on the links.
Ryanair has announced it now has a dedicated Volcanic Ash Disruption team set up to handle refunds and claims from passengers in connection with the disruption caused by the ash cloud. For more information go to www.ryanair.com/en/notices/gops/100518-ASH_REIMBURSE_INFO-GB Six years ago Wizz Air launched its very first service from Katowice in Poland to London Luton, today Wizz Air is one of the largest low fare – low cost airlines in Central and Eastern Europe carrying over 8 million passengers per year across its network. Continuing this success story at London Luton, Wizz Air has recently announced the addition of further new routes to Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia, bringing the total number of routes to 19. At London Luton Airport, Wizz Air now offers flights to Poland, Hungary, Romania, Latvia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine. As well as celebrating six years of operation, Wizz Air can also boast carrying 6 million passengers in 6 years from London Luton Airport. Simon Harley, Airline Manager, London Luton Airport, said, “In just six years Wizz Air has opened up Central and Eastern Europe with low-cost travel. We are delighted that Wizz Air has chosen London Luton to be partner in their success story and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones together in the future”. To book Luton airport parking and Luton airport hotels click on the links. |
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