All United Kingdom and Ireland articles – Page 2
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ArticleFour future ready airports embracing technology, sustainability and passenger experience
Airports including iGA Istanbul, Dublin, Cork, Brussels and Munich are adopting digital twins, AI, renewable energy and autonomous solutions to enhance sustainability and passenger comfort.
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NewsHeathrow Airport to invest £1.3bn in 2026 upgrades for terminals, baggage systems and accessibility
Heathrow Airport will spend £1.3bn in 2026, improving Terminal 4, Terminal 2 baggage systems, accessibility, AI operations, and overall passenger experience across the airport.
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NewsGordon Ramsay plane food market brings global dining experience to Heathrow Airport's Terminal Five
The relaunched Gordon Ramsay Plane Food Market at Heathrow Terminal 5 offers passengers flexible, premium dining with global flavours, fast service and a relaxed market style setting.
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NewsJersey Airport exits special regulatory oversight following operational leadership changes and improved performance
Jersey Airport is no longer under Special Attention after regulatory audits confirmed stable leadership, strong compliance and improved passenger experience across security, baggage and assistance services.
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VideoBirmingham Airport's £76 million annual investment in AI and seamless journeys
Discover how Birmingham Airport is leveraging AI and major infrastructure investment to deliver a seamless, self-service passenger experience and tackle future capacity challenges.
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ArticleShaping Glasgow Airport's passenger experience with £3.7 million upgrade
Tom Hack, Retail Director of AGS Airports, shares how passenger feedback helped shape Glasgow Airport’s new F&B and retail offerings, creating a significantly elevated departure lounge experience.
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NewsCalls on UK Government to reduce burdens to enable aviation growth
“The UK is at serious risk of falling behind as our peers in Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East expand capacity more easily, enjoy a more benign fiscal environment, and fight hard to attract airlines."
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UK aviation on track for busiest Christmas in history following record breaking summer
The Civil Aviation Authority’s latest aviation trends report confirms that 2025 saw the busiest summer ever for UK aviation.
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News£100m investment programme: Belfast International announces new food and beverage experience
The new range of food and beverage options will provide more choice for passengers,
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NewsUK government approves Heathrow Airport’s £49bn expansion plan despite cost concerns and environmental objections
The UK government has endorsed Heathrow’s £49bn expansion, selecting the airport’s preferred runway plan while airlines and environmental groups raise affordability and climate concerns.
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NewsPicture of the Week: Miami International Airport launches largest automated passport screening deployment in the US
This week’s picture of the week shows Miami Airport introducing CBP’s Enhanced Passenger Processing with SITA Smart Path technology, reducing wait times and improving security at one of America’s busiest international gateways.
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NewsHeathrow Business Summit celebrates record SME turnout as airport doubles supply chain investment to £2 billion
Heathrow’s 27th Business Summit brought together nearly a thousand SMEs, announcing plans to double supply chain investment to £2 billion by 2027.
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UK Civil Aviation Authority launches 2026/27 consultation to maintain value and modernise sector regulation
The CAA proposes smaller 2026/27 charge increases, funding safety, consumer protection, digital improvements and legislative reform while encouraging stakeholder feedback on future aviation services.
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NewsZeroAvia secures €21.4 million EU grant to launch hydrogen-electric cargo aircraft in Norway
ZeroAvia will retrofit 15 Cessna Caravans with hydrogen-electric engines, creating Europe’s largest zero-emission cargo flight network across 15 Norwegian airports by 2028.
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NewsLondon City Airport to introduce drop-off charge for all vehicles
Drop-off charge aims to reduce congestion, emissions, and support sustainable travel at London City Airport.
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NewsLondon Luton Airport wins back-to-back UK Customer Experience Awards for passenger-focused service excellence
London Luton Airport has secured gold and silver awards at the UKCXA, recognising its outstanding service culture and exceptional care for passengers, including those needing assistance.
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NewsLondon Stansted Airport releases its latest Sustainability Report
London Stansted Airport has released its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting major achievements over the past five years and unveiling a new strategy to reach net zero by 2038.
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NewsBirmingham Airport launches new AI-powered improvements to passenger experience
Birmingham Airport unveils a new AI-powered passenger experience programme, featuring real-time updates and a virtual assistant to enhance journey efficiency and independence.
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NewsHeathrow Airport temporarily renamed Terminal 4 as ‘Terminal Paw’
Heathrow Airport has renamed Terminal 4 as ‘Terminal Paw’ to celebrate the return of its beloved bears, Doris and Edward, in a heartwarming new advert.
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Manchester Airport to face further disruption due to strikes
Aer Lingus cabin crew at Manchester Airport will stage additional walkouts in November after rejecting a pay offer they say fails to address low wages.