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Stansted welcomes new Asia link and first low-cost connection to Australia
Stansted Airport is today celebrating its selection by AirAsia X as the UK gateway from which the airline will launch the first low-cost, non-stop flights between London and Kuala Lumpur next year...
25 November 2008
Stansted celebrates international recognition for environmental management
Stansted Airport is celebrating having retained its status as the UK's largest airport to hold the coveted ISO14001 certification for environmental management...
24 November 2008
Stansted's "year of achievement" celebrated at transport forum
150 transport leaders and community representatives from across the region gathered at Stansted today to celebrate the airport's "year of achievement" at the annual Transport Forum...
24 November 2008
BAA response to Competition Commission's Stansted Q5 recommendations
BAA spokesman: "We are disappointed that the Competition Commission has failed to reflect..."
04 November 2008
'It's a first' as minister opens new jobs and skills academy
With the green light just given for airport expansion at Stansted, a focus was today thrown on the opportunities that exist for jobs and skills training across over 180 companies located at the airport...
20 October 2008
New airport link to west London
Stansted Airport, the UK's number one airport for public transport use, received a further boost today with the launch of a new coach service linking the airport to west London...
16 October 2008
Stansted puts Hertfordshire youngsters on the road to work
BAA Stansted today pledged £40,000 to a local Hertfordshire project that helps young people in rural areas get to work or college...
15 October 2008
Green light for next phase of growth at Stansted
BAA expressed delight today at the decision by the Government to grant permission for increased passenger numbers on Stansted's existing single runway...
09 October 2008
Stansted hails proud record on noise control
Stansted's record on noise control came under the spotlight today as nearly 100 community representatives, MEPs, local councillors and business representatives gathered at Duxford Imperial War Museum for the airport's 8th Annual Noise Seminar...
03 October 2008
BAA Youth Adventure Challenge takes off
Hundreds of youngsters from around Braintree descended upon Great Notley Country Park on Friday (September 19) to battle it out at the inaugural BAA Youth Adventure Challenge...
24 September 2008
Work starts on Summer Games Spectacular
With the Olympic Games in Beijing still fresh in our minds, volunteers from Stansted Airport are preparing for BAA’s own sporting spectacular...
05 September 2008
Statement: Proposed Swissport strike action cancelled at Stansted
Following talks between unions and Swissport (who provide baggage handling and check-in services on behalf of a number of airlines at Stansted), strike action planned for Monday 25 and Friday 29 August has now been cancelled...
21 August 2008
Get your holiday off to a flying start at Stansted
As Stansted Airport gears up for the busy summer season, passengers are being advised to familiarise themselves with the current security restrictions before they begin their journey to the airport...
22 July 2008
Stansted Generation 2 planning application called in
Further momentum was today injected into the Stansted Generation 2 project (G2) with the timely 'call in' of the application by the Secretary of State...
21 July 2008
BAA Stansted response to Ryanair announcement
A BAA Stansted spokesperson said...
17 July 2008
£50m terminal extension opens to passengers
In an important statement of BAA’s confidence in the future growth of Stansted, the airport opened phase one of its new terminal extension early today as part of a £50m investment in new passenger facilities...
01 July 2008
Airport staff don tracksuits and trainers for Health Week
Coconut tree climbing, outdoor squash and an indoor rowing competition were among the activities taking place at Stansted this week – all aimed at encouraging airport staff to keep fit and healthy...
27 June 2008
BAA Chief Executive speaks of Stansted ambitions
The delivery of additional runway capacity at Stansted and the significance of the airport to the East of England were among the key issues addressed by BAA’s new Chief Executive, Colin Matthews during a keynote speech at the airport’s summer reception this week...
23 June 2008
Stansted rolls our new reduced mobility services - ahead of EU legislation deadline
Stansted Airport has rolled out new facilities for passengers with reduced mobility as part of its drive to improve passenger facilities ahead of new EU legislation...
18 June 2008
Stansted hosts pre-games training camp for officials
Organisations in the East of England that have been selected as pre-games training camps for London 2012 have visited Stansted to learn more about the facilities available at the airport...
12 June 2008
Rare visitor lands as Stansted
Just when thoughts turn to jetting off to warmer climes for our summer holidays, a rare bird of prey chose Stansted for its annual vacation...
04 June 2008
Airport marks anniversary of space shuttle landing
In the year that BBC launched breakfast television and the Police topped the charts with “Every Breath You Take,” - NASA’s Space Shuttle Enterprise made an historic visit to Stansted Airport...
03 June 2008
Stansted wins prestigious international award
BAA Stansted has scooped a major international award in recognition of the outstanding efforts made by the airport to encourage passengers to choose public transport ahead of their car to travel to and from the airport...
30 May 2008
Statement: BAA Response to American Airlines announcement
Nick Barton, Strategy and Solutions Director Stansted Airport said: "We’re obviously disappointed by today’s announcement from American Airlines that it plans to cease its Stansted operations in July..."
28 May 2008
Stansted Airport's service level agreement with Essex Police
Stansted Airport today signed a formal Police Services Agreement (PSA) with the Essex Police Authority to agree the level of policing at the airport for the next three years...
20 May 2008
Two European capitals join Stansted network
Stansted Airport is set to welcome two European Capitals onto its route network this week as Aegean Airlines launch twice daily flights to the Greek capital Athens, and Lithuanian Airlines link direct to Vilnius - the 2009 European Capital of Culture...
12 May 2008
Ipswich connection to Stansted gateway begins
Stansted passengers travelling from Ipswich now have an easy way to get to the airport using public transport with the launch of airdirect – the first direct 24 hour coach service to the town...
06 May 2008
BAA response to CAA and CC review of Stansted Airport charges in Q5
Over the next five years, BAA is prepared to invest £1.4 billion* at Stansted, improving the airport’s fabric and facilities, delivering higher standards of service to passengers and laying the foundations of the exciting Generation 2 second runway project...
29 April 2008
Statement: Stansted and Eos Airlines
Eos was a popular award-winning airline with one of the strongest reputations in the business for service and punctuality...
28 April 2008
Tickets go on sale for Ipswich coach service
Stansted Airport passengers travelling to and from Ipswich can now book tickets for a new high quality direct coach service which will begin operating on May 3rd...
07 April 2008
Next step in £40 million passenger service investment
‘Investing to improve passenger service and sustainability’ was the key theme at a special ‘topping out’ ceremony to mark the latest phase of development of Stansted’s £40 million terminal extension...
14 March 2008
Second runway on course for 2015
Greater choice and opportunity for millions of air travellers comes a step closer today as BAA submits its Generation 2 (G2) planning applications for the development of a second runway at Stansted Airport...
11 March 2008
Iceland Express celebrates five years of flying
Iceland Express, Iceland’s low-fare airline, this week celebrates five years of successful flying and to celebrate the occasion ‘Sportacus’ - star of LazyTown Live!, the stage show production of the multi-award winning children’s TV programme filmed in Iceland - joined in the fun with a special performance for local children at Stansted Airport yesterday...
28 February 2008
Michael Portillo champions business and aviation
Former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Michael Portillo, has spoken of the important role aviation plays in supporting international business and the need to continue to investing airport infrastructure in the UK to keep up with other European countries...
27 February 2008
BAA provides clarity on air quality information
Updated research on air quality in support of the planning application for a second runway development at Stansted has made BAA’s technical team aware of the need to amend information on the Air Quality effects from the G1 development that was submitted to the recent G1 public inquiry...
18 February 2008
Dubai and Newark set to join Stansted's growing long haul network
Eos Airlines announces two new routes
11 February 2008
Airport visitors centre gets go-ahead
BAA Stansted welcomes news that permission for a state of the art visitors centre has been given approval by Uttlesford District Council...
07 February 2008
Stansted re-launches highly successful property pack
Stansted Airport re-launches its popular property pack at a special breakfast reception for 50 estate agents and representatives of banks and building societies...
06 February 2008
Students to take part in Indian adventure
Six local students are gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime as they take part in a major project, supported by Stansted Airport, to renovate a derelict school in a remote area of India.
29 January 2008
Ipswich to gain new airport link
BAA Stansted is to increase its impressive public transport network further with the introduction of a new coach service linking the airport to Ipswich town centre...
21 January 2008
BAA response to Secretary of State’s decision on the designation of Stansted
While BAA maintains its position in favour of de-designating Stansted, we welcome: the Secretary of State’s statement...
15 January 2008
Stansted issues reminder to passengers on hand baggage restrictions
Stansted Airport is today reminding passengers that although the Department for Transport (DfT) is lifting the ‘one carry-on bag’ limit from Monday 7 January, airlines will still apply their own policies to the number of items of hand baggage that can be taken into the aircraft cabin.
04 January 2008