Airport News For UK Airports October 2010

Airport News Archive October 2010

29th October 2010

BA report better than expected results

Following two years of losses BA managed to produce a profit of £158 million which was well in excess of expectations. Given the six months to 30th September 2010 included the cabin crew strike and the ash cloud disruption these figures augur well for the future.

27th October 2010

Ryanair presses European Union to prohibit Air Traffic Controllers right to strike

Following another day of strikes by French ATC Ryanair have been forced to cancel over 200 flights and have asked the EU to preclude air traffic controllers throughout the European Union having the right to strike on the same basis as Police and Fireman in this country.

21st October 2010

Full Use of  Body Scanners at Manchester Airport

Passengers at  Manchester Airport have overwhelming accepted the new controversial full body scan after a one year trial, a new survey has shown

15th October 2010

Improved seating unveiled by Japan Airlines

In response to a more technological communication presence Japan airlines are going to introduce a larger 51 inch seat with the new MAGI V entertainment system.

11th October 2010

Busiest month for Heathrow on record

After nearly 3 years of constant bad news finally some good with BAA reporting that is figures for September were the busiest on record up 7.6 per cent on last year with 6.22 million passengers passing through its 5 terminals.

8th October 2010

Thomas Cook and Co-op Travel Merge

Thomas Cook and Co-op travel annouced they are goiing to merge. Thomas Cook will own 70% of the new company although initially separate branding will remain.

5th October 2010

Pay as you go to Speed up Car Hire at Edinburgh Airport

Streetcar, which offers the hire of a range of BMW and VW vehicles on an hourly basis, will soon have  vehicles located at Edinburgh Airport which will enhance links in and around the city for incoming business travellers and tourists.

5th October 2010

Owners of Gatwick to invest to attract more business

The new owners of Gatwick following forced sale by BAA are to invest a £1 billion pounds to take on Heathrow with a view to attracting low cost and long haul airlines.