2009 Articles

Heathrow Airport warns US passengers to limit baggage

Passengers travelling to the US from Heathrow Airport have been advised to limit the amount of baggage that they are taking on board the aircraft.

The advice was issued in an attempt to keep delays to a minimum after enhanced security procedures were introduced last week.

It followed an alleged bomb attempt on a plane in the US by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.

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Glasgow Airport announces £25m investment

Passengers travelling from Glasgow Airport will be guaranteed a better customer service when £25 million is injected into the hub.

In 2010 £12 million will be spent on projects that are designed to upgrade the airport's infrastructure, improve passenger's facilities and make access to the airport easier.

This will be followed by an investment of £13 million in 2011.

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Airport 'pat-downs' causes delays for passengers

There have been a number of delays at UK airports as security is stepped up following a bomb attack on a plane in the US.

Passengers are now being patted down in addition to being X-rayed and having their luggage scanned.

This comes after the alleged bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, hid explosive materials within a condom strapped to his thigh.

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Snow and ice causing travel disruptions

The wintry weather and heavy snowfalls across much of the UK have caused travel chaos as people try to get to friends and family for the Christmas period.

Many roads have been closed and trains and flights cancelled due to the icy conditions.

Passengers due to fly using a UK airport have been advised by individual travel hubs to contact their airline and check their flights before they set off from home.

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport give passengers travel tips

Passengers travelling from Doncaster Sheffield Airport have been given some travel tips for their journeys over the festive period.

Mike Morton, airport director, explained that Christmas and new year were expected to be one of the busiest of the 2009.

Over 20,000 people are expected to travel through the airport during this period.

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Bristol Airport urges passengers to 'arrive in plenty of time'

Passengers due to travel from Bristol Airport over the festive season have been asked to allow plenty of time for check-in and security.

With more than 100,000 passengers expected this week alone, the airport is facing a busy Christmas.

Shaun Browne, aviation director at Bristol International Airport, said if people arrived too late to clear security and check-in they may end up missing their flight.

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Manchester Airport warns of snow disruptions

Passengers travelling from Manchester Airport over the next few days have been warned of travel delays caused by the severe weather.

Manchester Airport released a statement on its website informing people that the travel hub was still open and staff were attempting to maintain the "best possible operation".

It also informed passengers that the 750 hectare site was being cleared of snow and the main runway had been de-iced.

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Gatwick Airport gives Christmas travellers tips

Passengers travelling from Gatwick Airport this Christmas have been given some tips by airport officials.

Stewart Wingate, chief executive at Gatwick Airport, remarked that if passengers were well prepared, they could avoid unnecessary delays.

He advised people to leave extra time when setting off to travel to the airport - suggesting they get there two hours before take-off.

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Christmas flight passengers should 'leave extra time for journeys'

Stansted Airport has advised passengers to leave extra time for journeys to the travel hub over the Christmas period.

This is not only because of the wintry weather and heavy snowfalls that are disrupting many travel services, but also because of reduced public transport.

An airport spokesperson revealed that London Liverpool Street station will be closed on December 26th, 27th and 28th.

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Stansted Airport 'operating as normal'

Passengers travelling from Stansted Airport will be reassured to hear that the travel hub is operating as normal.

This is despite the snowfalls and wintry weather that has hit much of the country over the last few days.

Heavy snowfalls and icy conditions have led to a number of airlines cancelling flights and many delays and disruptions at airports around the UK.

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Flight delays 'expected' due to snow

Heavy snowfall and severe weather conditions across the UK may cause flight delays and disruptions to services.

Passengers travelling from British airports should contact their airline to find out the latest flight information before leaving home, officials from Gatwick Airport have said.

The wintry weather caused all flights from Manchester Airport to be grounded for an hour and a half over the weekend while snow was cleared.

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