Archive for the ‘Prestwick airport’ CategoryPrestwick Airport’s Spectators Gallery has re-opened. The Gallery, which is open between the hours of 7:00 and 19:00, offers panoramic views of the airport and arriving and departing planes. Entry to the Spectators Gallery is free.
Flights appear to be getting back to normal today after the ash cloud cleared UK air space, however, there may be disruptions to flights to Germany as the ash cloud has moved to northern Germany. Belfast International Airport is planning to run a normal schedule today, but it is advising passengers to check with their airlines before travelling to the airport. Delays and flight disruptions may be experienced on Scottish flights as a airlines get back to a normal schedule after yesterday’s disruptions and Edinburgh Airport is advising passengers to check with their airlines.
Wizz Air celebrated its 7th anniversary on 19 May 2011. The airline’s first flight took to the skies on 19 May 2004 from Katowice in Southern Poland. Since then, the airline has gone on to become the largest airline in Central and Eastern Europe operating from 15 bases, in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Serbia and Lithuania. Wizz Air has carried more than 10 million passengers in the past 12 months – up by more than 22% compared with the previous 12 months. The airline has one of the youngest fleets in the world, consisting of 35 Airbus A320s with a further 104 aircraft on order, which will deliver the airline’s growth plans for many years to come. Wizz Air offers flights from Glasgow Prestwick, Doncaster/Sheffield, Liverpool, Luton and Cork airports.
Due to the ash cloud there is disruption and some cancellations to flights in and out of Scotland. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline and monitor their airport’s website. For information on passengers’ rights see here: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/passenger_rights/doc/2007/2007_04_04_air_passenger_rights_poster_en.pdf The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is advising that an area of volcanic ash could affect some parts of the UK between 1300 and 1900 today, Tuesday 24 May with some services affected from the following airports:
For more information and further updates from NATS see: www.nats.co.uk/grimsvotn-updates/ Another update is expected at 3pm UK time today (24 May). A recent survey of 154 MPs has shown that more than two thirds did not know about the double taxation that airport passengers are facing in 2012. The survey, conducted by ComRes and Airport Operators Association (AOA), found that majority of the MPs were unfamiliar with the UK aviation industry’s planned entry into the EU Emissions Trading scheme (EU ETS) in 2012. This additional tax, coupled with a substantial increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) next year, will mean that air passengers face double taxation on flights. Of those MPs who did know about the additional tax caused by the introduction of the EU ETS, 63% believe that APD should be reduced or abolished. Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association, said: “The ComRes / AOA survey shows that the majority of MPs do not know that air passengers will face onerous double taxation on flights from 2012. It is shocking that our policy-makers are unaware that holidaymakers and business people will be paying a new cost on flying – the EU Emissions Trading Scheme – as well as even more APD, already the highest in the world. “Of those MPs who do actually know what is going on, more than 60% support the reduction or scrapping of APD to encourage economic growth by ensuring that passengers do not face a further tax rise in what are already tough economic times for everybody.” Andrew Hawkins, Chairman of ComRes added: “Fuel duty in one form or another has long proved a toxic issue politically and the impact of the ETS should not be ignored by politicians. It is notable that of MPs who are aware of it, the majority view is to ameliorate its impact by varying Air Passenger Duty. The ETS issue has all the hallmarks of a powerfully dangerous political mix.” Ryanair’s latest addition at Glasgow Prestwick Airport took off last Thursday, 14 April. The twice-weekly service to Malta will operate on Thursdays and Sundays and is just one of 23 Ryanair destinations to be offered this summer from Prestwick Airport. Glasgow Prestwick Chief Executive Iain Cochrane said: “I’m delighted that Ryanair has introduced this great low-cost service which will definitely enhance tourism opportunities between Scotland and Malta. It’s set to be a great sunshine destination for Scots this summer.” Other Ryanair destinations include Alicante, Carcassonne, Faro and Paris Beauvais. Wizz Air has recently celebrated its fifth anniversary at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The airline, which operates out of for UK Airports (Luton, Doncaster Sheffield, Liverpool and Glasgow Prestwick), has carried 526,000 passengers through Prestwick Airport since its arrival on 5 April 2006. Low-cost airline, Ryanair, has announced a new service from Prestwick Airport to Malta The new flights will commence on 14th April. Tickets are now on sale and as a special promotion, passengers will also receive free rail travel to Prestwick Airport – the offer allows passengers to show their flight confirmation details to the First ScotRail Ticket Office. They will then be given a voucher for free travel to and from the airport from any location across Scotland. To book Prestwick airport parking using an online parking price checker and to book Prestwick airport hotels click on the links. Prestwick Airport is set to host its first Jobs Fair on Saturday, 12 February 2011. Open between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 in the check-in area of the main terminal building, the fair is open to everyone and will offer information on a wide range of seasonal jobs, including Airport Security, Ground Services, Check In, Car Parking Operatives, PCV Drivers, and Admin Assistant. The airport’s Sonia Rafferty said: “We need to gear up for a busy spring and summer period here at Glasgow Prestwick. Ryanair has a busy summer schedule, as does Wizz, and we also have a number of charter flights heading off to the sun. So Saturday provides a great opportunity for local people to come and discover how they can join our fantastic team. Bring copies of your CV – it could be the start of a new career in aviation.” Anyone wishing to attend should register here http://www.glasgowprestwick.com/about-the-airport/recruitment/default.html To book Prestwick airport parking using an online parking price checker and to book Prestwick airport hotels click on the links. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the UK’s specialist aviation regulator, is conduction a two-week online survey on the travelling public’s experiences during the disruption caused to flights in November and December 2010. The survey aims to help the CAA gain a better understanding of passengers’ views about how airports, airlines and other companies operating at UK airports, met, or failed to meet, their expectations. For instance, the CAA is interested in finding out how well passengers were kept informed about the disruption and whether people were told about their rights to assistance from airlines. The survey can be accessed here: www.caa.co.uk/snowsurvey The CAA is keen to hear from as many people who experienced disruption as possible to try and build the best possible picture of what worked well and what did not, so we can work with industry to improve the situation in case of future disruptions. The CAA is also acting as an independent observer on the enquiry panel put in place by BAA to review Heathrow’s performance and establish the lessons to be learned following December’s severe weather. |
