London Stansted are set to become one of the first UK based airports to introduce new compostable security bags. Since 2006 the law has required airline passengers to place any aerosols, liquids and gels in see through and resealable bags with hand luggage as long as they are in 100ml containers. But with the approval of the Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority, London Stansted will be trialling new compostable security bags over the course of the Christmas and New Year period.
London Stansted now offers certified ‘Friendly Wi-Fi’
London Stansted airport is now offering safe and friendly free Wi-Fi access to its passengers. By doing this, it has become the first airport in the UK to offer a service of this kind!
Take a look at the new Weatherspoons at Stansted Airport
Calling all ‘Spoons fans! The UK’s favourite pub chain Wetherspoons have recently unveiled a huge improvement to their longstanding establishment The Windmill, at Stansted Airport. Continue reading…
Stansted Airport reunites 5 year old girl with her lost mouse toy
A 5 year old girl, Rosie Everett, has been miraculously reunited with her much-loved cuddly toy mouse after losing it at Stansted Airport. Continue reading…
Education from Stansted Airport: Free Maths and English courses
A great new scheme is landing at Stansted Airport, provided by their Employment and Skills Academy, which is allowing free English and Maths courses in an attempt to allow airport employees, jobseekers and local residents to develop their skills. Continue reading…
Meet Boots, the new specialist search dog at Stansted Airport
A former rescue dog has been added to the team at Stansted Airport as a new specialist search dog. Boots, the former stray, was brought to the Dog Unit from The Dogs Trust and is now fully trained to sniff out both cash and illegal substances. The 18-month old Labrador crossbreed was taken into Basildon Kennels as a result of being found homeless last August, and was given a new home after the Dog Unit spotted his potential to work successfully as a search dog. Continue reading…
Stansted Airport on Instagram: Our Top 10
We all love a decent scroll through Instagram when we’re waiting for our flight at Stansted Airport.
So we’ve gone one step beyond on put together our Top 10 Instagram Posts!
Bosses of Stansted and Manchester Airport to swap jobs!
The bosses of both Manchester and Stansted Airport seem to be swapping job roles to test each others management skills! Continue reading…
Largest Hampton by Hilton Hotel opening at Stansted Airport
Currently in its final stage of development, the world’s largest Hampton by Hilton Hotel at Stansted Airport is expected to open its doors in August 2017. The hotel showcases 357 rooms built across 7 floors with impressive views across the runway. Continue reading…
New Stansted Airport terminal
A new Stansted Airport terminal has been revealed, costing around £130m, and will be home to new arrivals once it has been built in 2021. Continue reading…