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Luton Airport staff
News

Luton Airport shortlisted for three industry awards

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport shortlisted for three industry awards

Luton Airport has been named a finalist in three national industry awards in recognition of its customer service and strong operational performance. The airport has been shortlisted twice in the 2025 UK Customer Experience (CX) […]

Luton Airport's Lilo Exchange
Travel

Luton Airport launches lilo swap to cut holiday waste

August 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport launches lilo swap to cut holiday waste

Holidaymakers heading abroad this summer are being urged to think twice before ditching their inflatables, as Luton Airport launches a new scheme to tackle plastic waste. Research commissioned by the airport found that inflatables are […]

easyJet plane in front of the Monarch hangar at Luton Airport
News

Old Monarch hangar makeover to create 150 jobs at Luton Airport

July 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Old Monarch hangar makeover to create 150 jobs at Luton Airport

The operator and owner of London Luton Airport (LLA) are laying the foundation for up to 150 new jobs following an £11.5 million refurbishment programme that includes two new aircraft engineering and repair hangars and […]

Aviva's low-emission buses at Luton Airport
News

‘Raising the standard of public transport’: Luton Airport to benefit from low-emission 24/7 buses

June 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Raising the standard of public transport’: Luton Airport to benefit from low-emission 24/7 buses

Local passengers travelling to and from London Luton Airport by bus are set to benefit from a brand-new fleet of 30 state-of-the-art, low-emission buses, launched as part of Arriva’s £9.7 million investment into its enhanced, […]

Festivalgoers will be travelling to major music destinations from Luton Airport this summer
Travel

Festival fever takes off at Luton Airport

June 13, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Festival fever takes off at Luton Airport

Luton Airport is set to welcome thousands of festivalgoers travelling to major music destinations this summer, proving that many travellers are swapping beach towels for backstage passes. Research commissioned by the airport highlights that 45 […]

Luton Airport
News

Luton Airport named best in UK for low-cost airlines 

April 15, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport named best in UK for low-cost airlines 

Luton Airport has been named the UK’s best airport for low-cost airlines by Skytrax, a global airport and airline review website, also ranking among the top ten terminals globally. The Skytrax World Airport Awards are […]

London Luton Airport
News

Green lit Luton Airport expansion plans to ‘transform’ town with jobs and economy boost

April 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green lit Luton Airport expansion plans to ‘transform’ town with jobs and economy boost

Luton Airport’s expansion plans have been given the green light by the Transport Secretary today, allowing the airport to almost double its passenger capacity, create jobs and paving the way for one of the largest […]

Luton DART
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Six million passengers have travelled with Luton DART as airport shuttle turns two

March 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Six million passengers have travelled with Luton DART as airport shuttle turns two

The Luton DART is celebrating its second birthday today having passed six million passenger journeys since opening in March 2023. The fast passenger transit service has transformed quick and efficient train-to-plane connections between Luton Airport […]

Luton Station
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‘We demand better’ – Councillor calls for redevelopment of ‘decrepit’ Luton Station

March 25, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘We demand better’ – Councillor calls for redevelopment of ‘decrepit’ Luton Station

Residents and Luton rail users are being urged to get behind a petition calling on the government to work with Network Rail to commit to a full redevelopment of Luton station following a motion passed […]

Whipsnade Zoo
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Whipsnade Zoo declared most popular attraction in East of England

March 21, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Whipsnade Zoo declared most popular attraction in East of England

Whipsnade Zoo is the most popular attraction in the East of England, according to figures published today by The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA).   The UK’s largest zoo is the fifth most popular outdoor […]

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    News

    Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

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  • A scene from the Freckles video shot at Stockwood Park
    Music

    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
  • Awaken
    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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