https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:16:05 GMT Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:58:54 GMT en 3964 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-proud-to-serve-a-record-9-4-million-passengers-in-golden-anniversary-year/ Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT 1768 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-invest-in-multi-million-pound-road-upgrade-and-pick-up-and-drop-off-facility/ Glasgow Airport has unveiled plans for a dedicated pick-up and drop-off facility as part of a wider scheme of works aimed at reducing congestion and improving the flow of traffic on the airport's road network. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3966 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-invests-in-multi-million-pound-road-upgrade-and-pick-up-and-drop-off-facility/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3967 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/air-transat-increases-capacity-on-summer-2017-services-at-glasgow-airport/ Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3968 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ryanair-launches-two-new-glasgow-airport-routes-to-krakow-and-madrid/ Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3969 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/january-passenger-numbers-off-to-a-flying-start-at-glasgow-airport/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3970 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ryanair-announce-new-daily-frankfurt-service-from-glasgow-airport/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3971 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/korean-air-s-seoul-service-returns-to-glasgow-airport-with-additional-capacity/ Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3973 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/british-heart-foundation-chosen-as-glasgow-airport-chaplain-s-charity-for-2017/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3974 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-s-strong-start-to-2017-continues-with-a-21-increase-in-eu-scheduled-traffic-in-february/ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3976 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/justice-secretary-helps-launch-glasgow-airport-s-2017-campus-watch-initiative/ Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3979 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/st-andrew-s-drive-reopens-with-new-traffic-direction-flow/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3981 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ryanair-s-new-routes-to-lisbon-valencia-and-palanga-take-off/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3983 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/finance-secretary-officially-opens-new-consolidated-car-rental-centre/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3984 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-passenger-numbers-march-past-700-000/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3985 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/dedicated-pick-up-and-drop-off-facility-to-open-on-27-april-2017/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3987 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-to-bergen-service-takes-to-the-sky/ Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3989 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-records-50th-consecutive-month-of-growth/ Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3991 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/delta-takes-flight-from-glasgow-to-new-york-and-beyond/ Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3992 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/air-transat-launches-summer-2018-programme-and-doubles-winter-2017-flights/ Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3994 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-first-uk-airport-to-host-innovative-new-autism-reality-experience/ Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3995 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/lufthansa-increases-glasgow-to-munich-service/ Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3996 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/record-may-sees-glasgow-airport-s-passenger-numbers-soar/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 3998 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-first-airport-in-scotland-to-gain-taste-our-best-accreditation/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4000 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/blue-air-s-new-route-to-the-romanian-city-of-iasi-takes-off/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4003 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-gears-up-for-soaring-summer-getaway/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4005 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/easyjet-celebrates-flying-30-million-passengers-from-glasgow/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4006 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-breaks-another-record-as-june-passenger-numbers-top-the-one-million-mark-for-the-first-time/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4008 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/icelandair-to-increase-their-glasgow-service-by-over-2000-extra-seats/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4010 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/best-of-scotland-celebrations-take-off/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4011 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-s-best-ever-july-beats-all-previous-passenger-number-records/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4012 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/gold-coast-2018-queen-s-baton-relay-celebrations-land-at-glasgow-airport/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4014 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/flightpath-fund-support-ensures-young-carers-get-much-needed-respite-trip/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4016 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/poll-position-for-podium-apprentices-two-passengers-win-orchestra-approval-for-first-time-conducting-a-glasgow-airport/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4018 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/25-000-support-grant-on-offer-from-glasgow-airport-s-flightpath-fund/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4021 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/ryanair-s-new-glasgow-frankfurt-service-takes-off/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4022 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-s-passenger-numbers-top-a-million-not-once-twice-but-thrice-in-history-making-record-summer/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4024 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/international-business-dinner-his-excellency-liu-xiaoming/ Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4026 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/flightpath-fund-serves-up-support-for-community-tennis-group/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4028 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/lost-teddies-at-glasgow-bearport/ Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4030 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-to-provide-free-sanitary-products/ Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2072 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/best-ever-september-passenger-numbers-for-glasgow-airport/ Glasgow Airport has recorded its busiest September on record after more than 972,900 people travelled through its doors, representing a 4.1% increase on last year’s passenger numbers. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2075 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ryanair-s-new-glasgow-to-madrid-krakow-services-take-off/ Ryanair today celebrated the first flights on its new twice-weekly Glasgow service to Krakow and four times weekly service to Madrid. Ryanair’s Glasgow international Winter schedule includes 18 routes in total, including three new routes to Madrid, Krakow and Frankfurt. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2082 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/passengers-munchen-scots-german-favourites-to-celebrate-new-glasgow-munich-route/ Glasgow Airport will welcome the first passengers on Lufthansa’s newly launched Munich route this afternoon (30 Oct) with a Scottish-German fusion feast including a bitte square sausage bratwurst. Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2083 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/busy-period-for-glasgow-airport-following-a-number-of-new-route-announcements/ Glasgow Airport enjoyed a busy end to October with a flurry of winter route arrivals and improvements to current services. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2085 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-s-flightpath-fund-provides-over-145-000-to-75-community-groups-and-charities-in-2017/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund awarded more than £145,000 in 2017 to help support 75 charities and community groups in Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East and West Dunbartonshire. Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2087 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/airport-reports-busiest-ever-october-passenger-numbers/ Last month’s school break helped Glasgow Airport record its busiest-ever October after more than 928,000 people travelled through its doors, representing a 5% increase on 2016’s passenger numbers. Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2092 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/team-scotland-flying-high-with-glasgow-airport/ Commonwealth Games Scotland is pleased to announce a new partnership with Glasgow Airport as Team Scotland continue preparations for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2094 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/a-210k-project-to-upgrade-glasgow-airport-cycle-route-on-track-to-take-off/ The programme will see 1km of dilapidated path upgraded to create improved cycle route through Glasgow Airport. Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2096 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/airport-invests-1-4m-to-increase-central-security-area-capacity-by-20/ Work on a £1.4million project to increase capacity in Glasgow Airport’s Central Search facility in the main terminal by 20% is now underway. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2097 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/lost-teddy-reunited-with-owner-after-international-call-to-action/ Ten-year-old Eve Mcilquham has received an early Christmas present from Glasgow Airport after being reunited with her lost teddy after pictures and videos of the toy were broadcast and published around the world. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4075 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/a-record-9-9-million-passengers-make-2017-glasgow-airport-s-best-ever-year/ Glasgow Airport recorded its busiest year ever in 2017 as more than 9.9 million passengers travelled through its doors, representing an annual increase of 5.8%. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4073 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-launches-public-consultation-on-proposals-to-modernise-airspace/ Glasgow Airport has launched a 13-week public consultation seeking feedback on proposals to modernise the airspace currently used by aircraft to fly to and from the airport. Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4072 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/chaplain-s-charity-to-support-two-worthy-causes-this-year/ Glasgow Airport’s Chaplain’s Charity will support two organisations based in Glasgow and Renfrewshire in 2018. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4069 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/derek-provan-appointed-ceo-of-ags-airports-and-managing-director-of-glasgow-airport/ AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has confirmed that Derek Provan will succeed Amanda McMillan as both Chief Executive Officer of AGS and Managing Director of Glasgow Airport. Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4261 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-invites-public-to-participate-in-airspace-consultation-drop-in-sessions/ Glasgow Airport invites public to participate in airspace consultation drop-in sessions Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4263 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/bonnie-the-seal-checks-in-as-glasgow-airport-becomes-latest-glasgow-2018-official-supporter/ Bonnie the seal checks in as Glasgow Airport becomes latest Glasgow 2018 Official Supporter Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4500 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/flightpath-fund-s-25k-award-served-up-to-transform-tannahill-centre-s-community-cafe/ FlightPath fund’s £25k award served up to transform Tannahill Centre’s community cafe Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4532 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/first-of-five-airspace-consultation-drop-in-sessions-gets-underway-at-airport-tomorrow/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4551 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/loganair-to-launch-derry-service/ Loganair to launch Derry service Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4735 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/lufthansa-begins-daily-service-between-glasgow-and-frankfurt/ Lufthansa has further expanded connections between Glasgow Airport and Germany with a new daily flight to Frankfurt. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4744 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/jet2-com-unveils-plans-to-base-a-seventh-aircraft-at-airport-and-launch-two-new-services-to-kos-and-naples/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will base a further aircraft at Glasgow Airport and launch two new routes as part of the airline’s summer 2019 plans. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4745 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-airspace-change-update/ On 15 January 2018 we launched our Airspace Change Consultation which set out in detail our proposals for modernising the departure flight paths currently used by aircraft from Glasgow Airport. Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4782 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/easyjet-showcases-its-new-airbus-a320neo-at-glasgow-airport/ easyJet is today showcasing the Airbus A320neo at Glasgow Airport. Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4812 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/jet2-com-adds-two-new-destinations-for-summer-19-from-glasgow-airport/ Jet2.com adds two new destinations for Summer 19 from Glasgow Airport Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4834 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/mark-johnston-appointed-managing-director-of-glasgow-airport/ Mark will take up his position on 1 June 2018 reporting directly to Derek Provan who recently took up the post of Chief Executive of AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports. Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4836 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-and-shanghai-airport-authority-form-alliance-to-grow-visitor-numbers-between-china-and-scotland/ Glasgow Airport and Shanghai Airport Authority have signed a partnership agreement that will see the two cities work together to jointly petition China's main airlines to establish a direct air link in the future between the West of Scotland and the Chinese powerhouse city of Shanghai. Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4867 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/extra-flights-ensure-passengers-enjoy-even-more-city-breaks-between-glasgow-and-dublin/ Irish carrier Aer Lingus Regional adds additional Thursday, Friday and Monday flights to popular daily Dublin service from Glasgow Airport Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4905 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-s-disruptive-passenger-campaign-launched-ahead-of-summer-season/ Glasgow Airport today (Wednesday, June 13) launched this year’s Campus Watch drive ahead of the 2018 summer season to remind passengers that disruptive behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated. Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4945 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-all-set-for-soaring-summer-getaway-weekend/ Glasgow Airport is preparing for its busiest weekend of the year so far as tens of thousands take to the skies for the summer holidays. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4964 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/work-to-build-scotland-s-tallest-advertising-tower-on-the-side-of-its-busiest-motorway-is-underway/ Work to build Scotland's tallest advertising tower on the side of its busiest motorway is underway. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4967 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/easyjet-continues-scottish-expansion-with-new-glasgow-venice-route/ easyJet continues Scottish expansion with new Glasgow - Venice route Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5098 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/baroness-sugg-and-the-aviation-industry-join-forces-to-launch-national-awareness-campaign-on-the-consequences-of-irresponsible-drinking-when-travelling/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5102 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/airport-gives-competitors-orchestral-welcome/ Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5140 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/derek-mackay-msp-officially-opens-glasgow-airport-280-000-cycle-route/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5166 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-opens-new-140-000-changing-places-facility/ Glasgow becomes the largest airport in Scotland to introduce a dedicated Changing Places room for passengers with complex needs. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5169 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/delta-takes-a-bigger-bite-out-of-the-big-apple/ The daily service during the peak travel month will add over 5,000 extra seats in each direction next summer. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5191 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-welcomes-news-of-150-jobs-to-be-created-by-jet2-com-and-jet2holidays/ Leading leisure airline and tour operator is on the search for new talent to fill over 150 Flight Deck, Cabin Crew and Ground Operations positions at Glasgow Airport. Part of huge recruitment drive with over 3,000 jobs up for grabs across the UK and Europe. Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5237 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-s-flightpath-fund-launches-25-000-lump-sum-award/ Charities and organisations have been urged to apply for a £25,000 lump sum from Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund to help provide a lasting benefit for their community. Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5266 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/united-airlines-popular-new-york-newark-route-marks-two-decades-of-service-from-glasgow/ Glasgow Airport and United Airlines today (Thursday, October 4) celebrate 20 years of the popular New York/Newark route. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5272 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-gearing-up-to-welcome-more-than-160-000-passenger-this-weekend-for-the-october/ More than 160,000 passengers expected to jet off on holiday this weekend in one of the airport’s busiest periods of the year Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5297 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/airport-lands-partnership-with-european-athletics-indoor-championships-glasgow-2019/ Glasgow Airport is now a proud partner of the European Athletics Indoor Championships due for arrival in the city in March 2019. The airport will play the essential role in welcoming some of the world’s leading athletes as they descend on the Emirates Arena between 1-3 March 2019. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5289 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-s-noise-action-plan-launched/ Glasgow Airport has published its Noise Action Plan which sets out how the airport aims to manage and, where possible, reduce the effects of airport related noise. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5300 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/airport-s-flightpath-fund-awards-over-140-000-to-more-than-80-local-groups/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund awarded more than £140,000 in 2018 to help support 83 charities and community groups in Renfrewshire, Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5404 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/ryanair-to-re-introduce-four-popular-european-routes/ Ryanair confirms return of four popular European routes to Glasgow Airport Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5470 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/blue-air-increases-capacity-on-bucharest-route-by-20-000-seats/ Glasgow Airport welcomes Blue Air’s decision to add further services to Bucharest on the airline’s winter schedule this year and in summer 2019. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5487 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/m898-south-of-erskine-bridge-works-revised/ Plans to resurface the M898 south of Erskine Bridge this weekend have been amended. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5489 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/flightpath-fund-lump-sum-awarded-to-venture-scotland/ Sixty four pupils from eight secondary schools will take part in an outdoor personal development programme thanks to a lump sum award of £23, 398 from the FlightPath Fund. Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5524 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/airport-staff-to-join-thousands-at-glasgow-s-sleep-in-the-park-event/ Glasgow Airport staff will take part in the Sleep in the Park event this weekend. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5702 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/emirates-to-create-scottish-aviation-history-with-introduction-of-glasgow-a380-service/ Glasgow Airport will help create Scottish aviation history following confirmation today (Monday 17 December) that Emirates is to introduce Scotland’s first-ever scheduled A380 service. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5707 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/loganair-launches-its-first-daily-service-to-dusseldorf/ Loganair is adding Germany to its destination map for the first time next year, as the airline announces the introduction of daily flights to the country’s seventh largest city, Dusseldorf. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT 5735 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/airport-s-chaplain-s-charity-raised-7-600-for-two-worthy-causes-in-2018/ Funding Neuro was founded by Bryn Williams, who himself has Parkinson’s Disease, to help fund research and pioneering treatment for devastating neurological conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and brain tumours prevalent in children. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT 5814 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/children-1st-unveiled-as-the-2019-chaplain-s-charity/ Children 1st has been chosen as the Glasgow Airport Chaplain’s Charity for 2019. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT 5824 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-contributes-1-44-billion-to-scottish-economy-and-supports-over-30-000-jobs/ An economic impact study has confirmed the valuable contribution Glasgow Airport makes to the Scottish economy. The study reveals the airport, which welcomed 9.7 million passengers in 2018, generates in excess of £1.44 billion (GVA) annually and supports more than 30,000 jobs across Scotland. Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT 5836 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-radar-project-allows-wind-farm-plans-to-take-flight/ Plans for one of the largest wind farm developments in Scotland have been given the green light following the installation of a state-of-the-art radar system at Glasgow Airport. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT 5893 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-helps-put-a-lid-on-single-use-plastics-by-giving-staff-refillable-water-bottles/ GLASGOW Airport is today ramping up its efforts in the battle against single-use plastic by offering staff free refillable water bottles. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT 5929 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/virgin-introduce-additional-capacity-on-popular-orlando-route-at-glasgow-airport/ Virgin Atlantic has announced additional capacity on its popular Orlando route from Glasgow this coming winter, making 2019 the longest season ever for the airline at airport. Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT 5962 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-introduces-fleet-of-eight-greener-hybrid-vehicles-to-its-operations/ Glasgow Airport has invested more than £200,000 to introduce an eight-strong fleet of petrol/electric plug-in hybrid vehicles to its operations. Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6053 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/loganair-s-dusseldorf-service-takes-off/ Loganair commenced operations between Glasgow and Germany for the first time today, as the airline’s inaugural service to Dusseldorf set off at 10.20am. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6101 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-and-emirates-celebrate-15-years-of-operations/ Glasgow Airport and Emirates celebrate 15 years of operations Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6102 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/emirates-a380-aircraft-arrival-at-glasgow-airport-important-information-for-members-of-the-public/ Glasgow Airport and Emirates celebrate 15 years of operations Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6106 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-and-emirates-make-scottish-aviation-history-as-the-a380-touches-down/ Glasgow Airport and Emirates have made Scottish aviation history by launching the first regular service of the iconic Airbus A380 aircraft to Scotland. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6894 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-reveals-first-design-images-for-new-1-6-million-lomond-lounge/ Glasgow Airport has unveiled the first design images of its exclusive new executive lounge. Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6939 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/uk-aviation-minister-visits-glasgow-airport-to-launch-this-year-s-campus-watch-campaign/ Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6940 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/response-to-unite-s-notice-of-industrial-action/ Response to Unite’s notice of industrial action Sat, 25 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6948 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/loganair-s-new-london-southend-service-takes-flight/ A new air route between Glasgow and London Southend Airport has been launched, marking Loganair’s first services to England’s capital from the West Coast. Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6963 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-s-latest-statement-friday-7th-june/ Glasgow Airport's latest statement Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 6960 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/updated-response-to-unite-s-notice-of-industrial-action/ Updated response to Unite’s notice of industrial action Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7007 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-scoops-hat-trick-at-scottish-transport-awards-including-airport-of-the-year/ Glasgow Airport was named Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards – one of three accolades picked up by the transport hub last night. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7031 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-gearing-up-for-the-summer-getaway/ Glasgow Airport is preparing for its busiest weekend of the year so far as tens of thousands take to the skies for the summer holidays. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7025 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/british-airways-to-increase-winter-frequency-between-glasgow-and-heathrow/ British Airways is to increase its winter schedule between Glasgow and London’s Heathrow Airport from October 2019 to March next year. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7086 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/oor-wullie-adds-glasgow-airport-to-his-bucket-list/ Jings! Iconic comic character Oor Wullie has arrived in Glasgow with his bucket in tow. Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7093 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-receives-top-ranking-in-caa-disability-access-report/ Glasgow Airport receives the highest rating of “very good” from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for disability access. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7098 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/rsno-orchestrates-tribute-to-scotland-at-glasgow-airport/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7118 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-focus-for-growth-as-easyjet-introduce-fifth-based-aircraft/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7132 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/balkan-holidays-and-glasgow-airport-celebrate-50-year-association/ Tour operator Balkan Holidays and Glasgow Airport mark a partnership this year that goes back half a century. Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7147 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-restaurant-plates-up-support-for-homeless-charity/ It was a case of daylight crockery at Glasgow Airport when big-hearted bosses at one of the travel hub’s restaurants donated dozens of dining sets to a city-based starter pack charity. Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7152 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/lomond-lounge-opens-at-glasgow-airport/ Glasgow Airport’s exclusive £1.6m Lomond Lounge has welcomed its first passengers. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7215 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/loganair-to-take-on-key-glasgow-east-midlands-route/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7216 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/thomas-cook-has-ceased-trading-and-all-future-flights-from-the-uk-are-cancelled/ It is with great regret to inform passengers that Thomas Cook has ceased trading meaning all flights from the UK, including Glasgow Airport, have been cancelled. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7236 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/naked-deli-lands-at-glasgow-airport/ Clean eating chain hopeful of a soaring trade as it opens first venue in Scotland Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7257 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-s-special-assistance-service-tops-accessibility-study/ Glasgow came joint top alongside Edinburgh after both airports were named the best in the UK in terms of accessibility Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7252 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-adds-more-flights-and-holidays-from-glasgow-airport-to-satisfy-demand/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays adds more capacity between October and March in direct response to demand for flights and holidays from local holidaymakers. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7260 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/airport-s-special-assistance-star-jim-wins-national-award/ Airport’s special assistance star Jim wins national award Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7323 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-becomes-first-uk-airport-to-introduce-electric-bus-fleet-to-its-operation/ Glasgow becomes first UK Airport to introduce electric bus fleet to its operation Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7331 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/statement-concerning-fly-lolo/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7342 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/tui-uk-launches-an-additional-170-000-seats-for-summer-2020-from-glasgow-airport/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7402 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/lufthansa-s-frankfurt-service-goes-double-daily/ Lufthansa's Frankfurt service goes double daily Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7405 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/air-transat-marks-first-ever-arrival-of-airbus-a321neolr-at-glasgow-airport/ Air Transat marks first ever arrival of Airbus A321neoLR at Glasgow Airport Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7413 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-crowned-as-the-uk-s-top-cultural-and-creative-city/ Glasgow has been named the UK’s top cultural and creative city as part of a landmark report by the European Commission. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7423 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/airport-s-flightpath-fund-awards-100-000-to-68-local-groups-and-charities/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund awarded more than £100,000 in 2019 to help support 68 charities and community groups in Renfrewshire, Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7438 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/glasgow-airport-awarded-the-sword-of-honour-for-health-and-safety-success/ Glasgow Airport has won a prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council for the third time. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7450 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/tui-launches-additional-50-000-seats-for-winter-2020-from-glasgow-airport/ TUI Launches Additional 50,000 Seats for Winter 2020 from Glasgow Airport Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7491 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/easyjet-launch-of-three-new-routes-to-pula-barcelona-and-dalaman/ easyJet has announced plans to launch three new Glasgow Airport routes to Pula, Barcelona and Dalaman next Spring. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7542 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2019-and-older/airport-gears-up-for-christmas/ Glasgow Airport is preparing for a busy festive period as hundreds of thousands of travellers take to the skies over the Christmas holidays. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT 7564 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-passengers-raise-20-000-for-airport-s-flightpath-fund/ Glasgow passengers raised a staggering £20,000 for the airport’s FlightPath Fund in 2019. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7566 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/iconic-airbus-a380-to-return-in-2020/ Airline partner Emirates has confirmed that the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft will return to Glasgow in 2020. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7582 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/flightpath-fund-supports-stem-project/ Pupils from seven local secondary schools will take part in a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) competition thanks to a £7000 award from Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7579 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/additional-weekday-service-added-to-dublin-route/ Extra weekday flight on Dublin route to bring additional 26,000 seats Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7585 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/airport-s-flightpath-fund-greenlights-40-000-sustainable-communities-challenge/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7597 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/stroke-association-scotland-named-glasgow-airport-s-chaplain-s-charity-2020/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7599 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/uk-aviation-commits-to-net-zero-carbon-emissions-by-2050/ Members of the UK Sustainable Aviation coalition including Glasgow Airport have united behind a commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7606 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/airport-passengers-java-bean-recycling-their-coffee-cups/ Airport passengers java bean recycling their coffee cups Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7609 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/jet2-com-and-jet2citybreaks-unwraps-latest-christmas-markets-programme-from-glasgow-airport/ Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks Unwraps Latest Christmas Markets Programme from Glasgow Airport Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7614 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/flightpath-fund-s-7000-award-ensures-local-pupils-join-stem-challenge/ Flightpath Fund's £7000 Award Ensures Local Pupils Join STEM Challenge Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7648 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/jet2-com-s-summer-21-programme-on-sale/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7646 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/airport-s-collection-globes-raise-over-6-750-in-three-months/ Glasgow passengers raised £6753.81 for the airport’s FlightPath Fund during the last three months. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7642 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-named-best-uk-airport-in-new-survey/ Glasgow has come top of a new survey from travel and lifestyle website, The Points Guy UK (TPG UK). Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7654 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/loganair-flights-to-cardiff-take-off-from-glasgow/ Loganair services between Glasgow and Cardiff have take off, the first air connection between the two cities since summer 2019. Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7663 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/loganair-to-take-over-flybe-s-exeter-and-southampton-routes/ Loganair has stepped in to take over Glasgow-based services to Exeter and Southampton following the collapse of Flybe. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7661 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/flybe-update/ Flybe Update Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7724 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ags-airports-coronavirus-update/ AGS Airports' Coronavirus Update Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7722 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ags-airports-pledges-40k-to-simon-community-s-homeless-appeal/ AGS Airports, which owns and manages Glasgow Airport, has responded to the #GiveHope appeal launched by homeless charity, Simon Community Scotland, by pledging £40,000 which will be used to support some of the most vulnerable people in society during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT 7805 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-to-support-country-s-coronavirus-response-by-hosting-testing-facility/ Long-stay Car Park on Abbotsinch Road transformed into huge testing centre Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT 18310 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/aviation-superfans-ross-and-ryan-enjoy-special-lockdown-link-up-with-glasgow-airport-s-general-manager/ Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT 18309 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/easyjet-to-resume-flying-from-june-15/ easyJet’s has announcement plans to resume some flights from June 15, including the airline's daily services between Glasgow, London Gatwick and Belfast airports. Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT 19591 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ags-airports-introduces-series-of-health-measures-for-passengers-and-staff/ AGS Airports introduces series of health measures for passengers and staff Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 19917 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/air-transat-to-resume-toronto-services-next-month/ Air Transat to resume Toronto services next month Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 19944 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/easyjet-lands-at-glasgow-as-airline-resumes-uk-flights-with-new-bio-security-measures-in-place/ AGS Airports introduces series of health measures for passengers and staff Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21481 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/easyjet-set-to-resume-more-routes-from-glasgow-july-1/ easyJet has confirmed it will be relaunching more domestic flights from Glasgow Airport from 1 July. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21637 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/more-domestic-and-international-services-return-at-glasgow-airport/ easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways to resume or increase frequencies on domestic and European routes from today Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21912 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/tui-uk-restarts-summer-holidays-from-glasgow-airport/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22390 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ags-airports-new-sustainable-security-product-in-the-bag/ Trial of new Oxo-Biodegradable product that can be reused and recycled to replace over two million single-use 100ml plastic bags used each year across airport group Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22559 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-wins-airport-of-the-year-for-second-time-in-a-row/ Glasgow has been named Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards for the second year in a row. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22562 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/tui-launches-winter-2021-22-and-summer-2022-programmes-from-glasgow-airport/ TUI UK has launched winter 2021 and 2022 holidays from Glasgow and is set to put summer 2022 holidays on sale from Thursday 5 November. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22623 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-receives-international-safety-award/ Glasgow Airport has scooped the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplace healthy and safe. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22643 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/ags-airports-named-sector-leader-by-global-sustainability-organisation-gresb/ The efforts of AGS Airports, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, in working towards a more sustainable future for aviation have been recognised by the leading global sustainability organisation Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22704 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/scottish-government-guidance/ Scottish Government Guidance Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22808 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-to-introduce-changes-to-pick-up-and-drop-off-facility/ Glasgow Airport can confirm today (Monday 30 November) that the entry fee for its dedicated pick-up and drop-off facility will be set at £4 for up to 10 minutes from (00.01 on Friday 4 December). Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22821 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/glasgow-airport-receives-top-ranking-in-caa-disability-access-report-for-a-second-year-running/ Glasgow Airport has received the highest ‘Very Good’ rating from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for disability access for the second successive year. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22825 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/airport-staff-to-take-on-run-the-runways-challenge/ Staff at Aberdeen International Airport, Glasgow Airport and Southampton Airport are to take on a 31-day challenge throughout December. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22903 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/industry-leaders-warn-scottish-aviation-being-left-behind-due-to-lack-of-testing-strategy/ AGS Airports, Edinburgh Airport and Airlines UK, the industry association representing UK-registered airlines, have warned Scottish aviation is being left behind due to the lack of a testing strategy. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22928 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2020/easyjet-announces-new-pula-route-to-launch-from-glasgow-next-year/ A new easyJet route between Glasgow to Pula in Croatia has been confirmed to launch for summer 2021.  Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 23101 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-statement-on-pre-departure-testing-for-international-arrivals-into-the-uk-08-01-21/ AGS Airports statement on pre-departure testing for international arrivals into the UK Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23165 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/information-on-pre-departure-testing-for-international-arrivals-12-01-2021/ Information on pre-departure testing for international arrivals 12.01.2021 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23169 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/jet2-com-expands-summer-2022-programme-including-three-new-routes-for-the-airline/ Just one week after launching an exciting Summer 22 programme from Glasgow Airport, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has put on over 180 additional flights to a range of popular hotspots in response to demand for Summer 22 holidays. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23213 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-leading-a-trial-to-deliver-a-drone-delivery-network-for-essential-medical-supplies/ AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, is to lead a consortium that will develop and trial what will be the UK’s first national distribution network to use drones to transport essential medicines, blood, organs and other medical supplies throughout Scotland. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23283 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-confirms-new-executive-team/ AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has confirmed a number of new appointments to its executive committee Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23485 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-responds-to-scottish-government-plans-for-tougher-quarantine-restrictions/ Statement on today’s announcement in the Scottish Parliament from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the introduction of tougher quarantine restrictions. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23551 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/easyjet-announces-new-route-for-newquay/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23592 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-extend-summer-season-to-greece-in-response-to-customer-demand/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have responded to demand from customers looking to enjoy some Greek sunshine in late summer, by adding more flights and holidays to Zante, Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes and Kefalonia from Glasgow Airport. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23806 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/celebrating-our-female-ags-colleagues-on-international-women-s-day/ Today is International Women’s Day and we want to celebrate the work of female colleagues across our three airports. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23824 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/roger-hunt-named-top-cherry-at-prestigious-awards/ Roger Hunt, chief of business services at AGS Airports, which operates Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23909 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-responds-to-union-connectivity-report-s-findings-on-air-passenger-duty/ Responding to the findings of the Sir Peter Hendy-led Union Connectivity Report findings, Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports, said: “The findings from the Union Connectivity Review on Air Passenger Duty (APD) and Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s desire to see a reduction on what is a regressive tax to passengers and the industry is welcome news. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23918 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/bye-buy-miss-banoffee-pie/ Glasgow Airport staff are well known for going above and beyond for their customers, but this tale is banoffee good. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24068 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-taxi-drivers-lose-a-fare-bit-of-weight/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24073 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/air-charter-scotland-introduces-its-first-glasgow-based-executive-jet/ Enhanced performance Citation 525A features Tamarack ATLAS Active winglets Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24098 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-introduces-pcr-and-rapid-antigen-testing-in-terminals-at-aberdeen-and-glasgow/ New rapid COVID-19 testing facilities have been introduced Aberdeen International and Glasgow airports. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24127 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-s-electric-buses-leading-the-charge-once-again-in-partnership-with-mcgill-s/ What began as a spark of an idea during a chat between Glasgow Airport and McGill’s became a lightbulb moment. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24435 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/easyjet-and-easyjet-holidays-announce-new-summer-route-from-glasgow-to-antalya/ easyJet has today announced a new route from Glasgow Airport to Antalya in Turkey, the airline’s first-ever direct connection between Scotland and the popular Turkish resort. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24773 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-lands-international-safety-award/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25188 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-appoints-lena-wilson-cbe-as-new-chair/ The board of AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has today (Wednesday 28 April) confirmed the appointment of Lena Wilson CBE as its new chair. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25198 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/domestic-services-to-increase-at-glasgow-airport-following-lifting-of-travel-restrictions/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25218 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/jet2citybreaks-announces-funchal-as-new-city-break-destination-from-glasgow-airport/ On the back of strong and continued demand from UK holidaymakers looking to get away, Jet2CityBreaks is launching city breaks from Glasgow Airport to Funchal in Madeira. Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25252 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-celebrates-mental-health-awareness-week/ Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25325 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/a-joint-statement-from-airlines-uk-ags-airports-ltd-and-edinburgh-airport-following-today-s-announcement-from-the-first-minister/ Airlines UK, AGS Airports and Edinburgh Airport have issued a statement in response to the First Minister’s announcement on international travel restarting in Scotland from 17 May Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25354 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-increase-summer-21-capacity-to-portugal-after-green-list-announcement/ 13 May 2021: Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have responded to the significant demand for holidays to Faro (Algarve) this summer, by adding more flights and holidays from airports in Scotland including Glasgow Airport Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25379 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/the-art-of-parking-lots-of-grounded-aircraft-during-a-pandemic/ Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25513 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/aviation-industry-calls-on-scottish-government-to-end-testing-discrepancy/ Airlines UK, the Airport Operators Association (AOA), AGS and Edinburgh airports have called on the Scottish Government to rectify a major discrepancy that means passengers returning to Scotland from abroad will have to pay more than twice as much for COVID tests than travellers returning to England. Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25502 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/aer-lingus-and-stobart-air-add-new-route-from-glasgow-to-belfast-city-airport/ Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional routes, has added a new route to its network, connecting Glasgow and Belfast through frequent flights. Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25663 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/flights-from-glasgow-to-newquay-took-off-for-the-first-time-this-weekend/ easyJet has launched flights from Glasgow to Newquay in Cornwall for the first time over the weekend. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25818 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ecosystem-restoration-projects-take-off-at-glasgow-airport/ Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25866 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ba-s-cityflyer-services-to-belfast-set-to-take-off/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25896 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-s-community-first-responders-recognised-for-their-work-during-pandemic/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25951 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/more-turkish-delight-for-glasgow-airport-in-2022/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26108 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-joins-travel-day-of-action-to-call-on-government-to-safely-reopen-travel-and-provide-financial-support/ Glasgow Airport and its staff will join colleagues within the UK’s aviation industry in taking part in the Travel Day of Action today (Wednesday 23 June). Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26220 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-commits-to-net-zero-as-part-of-new-sustainability-strategy/ AGS Airports, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has committed to achieving net zero for its direct emissions by the mid-2030s as part of its new sustainability strategy which it launched today (Wednesday 30 June). Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26298 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-take-to-the-skies-again-from-glasgow-airport/ 1st July 2021: Jet2.com and Jet2holidays took to the skies once again this morning, (1st July), as the award-winning airline and tour operator recommenced its flights and holidays programme from Glasgow Airport, following last week’s announcement from the UK Government on international travel. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26395 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/gearing-up-for-summer-as-retail-stores-reopen-at-glasgow-airport/ A number of retail outlets at Glasgow Airport have reopened. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26914 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/easyjet-announces-new-winter-route-and-holidays-from-glasgow-to-morocco/ easyJet and easyJet holidays have announced the launch of new flights and holidays from Glasgow to Morocco this winter. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26927 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/klm-celebrates-75-years-of-flying-from-glasgow/ KLM is today celebrating the milestone of 75 years of operations from Glasgow to Amsterdam. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26958 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/emirates-glasgow-to-dubai-route-to-return-from-wednesday/ Emirates has announced it is restarting services between Glasgow and Dubai from next week. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26961 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/getting-the-most-from-airport-shopping-on-your-next-trip/ Denise Gilmour Head of Retail at Glasgow Airport has some handy airport shopping tips for your next visit through the terminal. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26970 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-put-even-more-winter-sun-destinations-on-sale-for-22-23-from-glasgow-airport/ Just weeks after announcing an exciting Winter Sun programme for 2022/23, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have put even more Winter Sun destinations on sale from Glasgow Airport, in response to strong demand from customers and independent travel agents.  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26990 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/jet2-com-celebrates-10-years-of-flying-from-glasgow-airport/ Airline Jet2.com is celebrating 10 years since it waved its first customers off from Glasgow Airport, as are three colleagues who have been with the airline since that very first flight took to the skies. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27007 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-s-best-practice-praised-following-covid-safety-audit/ Glasgow Airport has been praised for its high safety standards following an international Covid-secure audit scheme introduced to give passengers confidence in flying as the safe restart of international travel continues. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27010 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/explore-greece-and-cyprus-onboard-the-jewel-of-the-seas-with-connecting-flights-from-tui/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27019 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-responds-to-scottish-government-s-private-testing-announcement/ AGS Airports Ltd responds to Scottish Government's private testing announcement Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27055 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/westjet-confirms-first-canadian-flights-from-glasgow-airport-since-spring-2020/ Airline partner WestJet has announced plans to reinstate its Glasgow Airport Halifax route from 3 May 2022 along with a new direct service to Toronto. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27096 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-helps-city-based-upcycling-initiative-get-creative-with-disused-cafe-furniture/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27108 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/perfect-flight-between-london-heathrow-and-glasgow-airport-achieves-record-emissions-reduction/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27117 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-responds-to-today-s-announcement-from-uk-transport-secretary-grant-shapps-on-international-travel/ Please see our response to this afternoon's announcement from the UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on the introduction of a new system for international travel. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27148 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-responds-to-todays-scottish-government-announcement-on-international-travel/ AGS Airports Ltd responds to today’s Scottish Government announcement on international travel Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27166 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-s-flightpath-fund-returns-to-deliver-70-000-in-community-support-for-2021/ The FlightPath Fund today (Thursday 30 September) takes off once again to deliver £70,000 to support community groups, charities and sustainability-themed projects local to Glasgow Airport. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27178 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-lands-new-airline-and-route-to-paris/ Glasgow Airport welcomes a route to Paris Orly Airport for the first time from new European airline Vueling. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27182 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-welcomes-first-minister-to-boeing-innovation-forum/  Glasgow Airport welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Boeing Innovation Forum today (Wednesday 6 October). Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27222 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-lands-second-new-airline-to-operate-route-to-paris-orly/ Glasgow Airport welcomes the announcement of a second route to Paris Orly Airport in a week with AirFrance/KLM Group’s low cost airline Transavia. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27257 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-reaffirms-commitment-to-slave-free-alliance-during-anti-slavery-week/ AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has marked Anti-Slavery Week by reaffirming its commitment to the Slave-Free Alliance, a social enterprise that works with businesses to address the growing issue of modern slavery. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27274 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-passengers-raise-over-6100-to-support-local-causes/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27260 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-recognised-for-second-year-running-by-global-sustainability-organisation-gresb/ Southampton, Aberdeen and Glasgow top 3 UK airports in latest results Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27336 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/reverse-vending-machines-touch-down-at-glasgow-airport/ Glasgow Airport has installed two Reverse Vending Machines as part of a pilot project to encourage passengers and staff to recycle more of their cans and bottles. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27483 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-shareholder-ferrovial-announces-plans-to-deploy-a-network-of-vertiports-in-the-united-kingdom/ AGS shareholder Ferrovial has announced plans to   deploy a network of more than 25 vertiports in the United Kingdom. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27500 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/gerard-m-burns-cop26-painting-our-future-on-display-in-terminal/ Glasgow Artist Gerard M Burns' painting created for COP26 is on display in the airport terminal. Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27521 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/glasgow-airport-trials-zero-emission-bus-for-airfield-passenger-transfers/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27530 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/vueling-s-orly-paris-glasgow-airport-route-takes-off/ The inaugural Orly Paris flight took off from Glasgow Airport last night. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27592 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/cop26-a-decarbonised-future-for-aviation-is-now-emerging-says-airport-industry/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27620 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-part-of-new-scottish-consortium-launched-to-unlock-low-level-wind-power/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27650 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/inmotion-store-opens-at-glasgow-airport/ A brand-new InMotion store with exclusive brands and latest technology has opened at Glasgow Airport. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27845 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/pangiam-and-google-cloud-collaborate-to-transform-aviation-security/ AGS Airports Ltd to trial new artificial intelligence-led technology at security sites in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27849 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/air-transat-s-toronto-service-returns-to-glasgow-airport/ Air Transat’s popular Toronto service arrived back in Glasgow this morning – making it the first North American route to operate to Scotland in over a year. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27853 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/lachie-pipes-home-son-he-hasn-t-seen-in-nearly-three-years/ Inbound passenger Douglas Birch received a festive surprise at Glasgow Airport today – dad Lachie playing the bagpipes to welcome him home after they hadn’t seen each other for nearly three years. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27897 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/led-light-switch-ensures-glasgow-airport-s-airfield-even-more-energy-efficient/ A project is underway to swap out the LED floodlights illuminating Glasgow Airport’s airfield with a more sustainable model that is 25% more energy efficient. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT 27939 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-making-90-000-available-to-support-glasgow-airport-s-neighbouring-communities/ The FlightPath Fund is today (Thursday 20 January) making more than £90,000 available to help support community groups, charities and sustainability-themed projects local to Glasgow Airport in 2022. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT 27984 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-ensures-pupils-from-10-local-primary-schools-get-a-stem-up/ The FlightPath Fund has awarded £4350 to ensure pupils from 10 primary schools can take part in fun, interactive science activities from Generation Science. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT 27999 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airport-s-flightpath-fund-awards-3000-to-support-community-larder/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28001 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/glasgow-to-create-largest-airport-based-solar-farm-in-scotland/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28016 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/glasgow-and-ags-airports-signs-toulouse-declaration-underpinning-industry-s-net-zero-commitment/ AGS Airports Ltd has today (Friday 4 February) become a proud signatory of the Toulouse Declaration, which marks a new chapter in Europe’s journey towards aviation’s net zero 2050 goal. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28013 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/ags-chair-lena-wilson-cbe-joins-uk-government-business-council/ AGS Airports Ltd Chair Lena Wilson CBE has been made a member of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Business Council. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28022 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/jet2-com-and-jet2citybreaks-restart-trips-to-iceland-from-glasgow-airport/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28020 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/paisley-pirates-score-1000-treasure-from-the-flightpath-fund/ Local ice hockey team the Paisley Pirates have been awarded £1000 by Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28023 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/tui-expands-holiday-programme-for-summer-2022-at-glasgow/ TUI UK has announced the expansion of its holiday programme for summer 2022 from Glasgow Airport with increased frequency of flying to over nine different destinations. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28141 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/glasgow-airport-scores-gold-for-efficiency/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28184 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airport-s-flightpath-fund-awards-7400-to-ensure-local-children-take-part-in-the-voyage-of-a-lifetime/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded £7,400 to Ocean Youth Trust Scotland to ensure local young people can take part in life-changing sailing adventures this summer. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28190 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/emerald-airlines-to-operate-services-between-glasgow-and-belfast-city/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28195 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-digs-deep-to-help-allotment-project-supporting-mental-health-take-root/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded £2310 to help an allotment project in Drumchapel take root. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28240 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/new-flybe-re-emerges-with-two-new-routes-at-glasgow-airport/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28298 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-awards-3700-to-glesga-roasters/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded £3,700 to help a social enterprise providing mentoring and skills-based training to establish a new community coffee shop. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28304 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/successful-takeoff-for-transavia-s-new-route-between-glasgow-and-paris-orly/ Today, Transavia inaugurated its Glasgow – Paris route. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28324 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/corendon-airlines-launches-its-first-summer-2022-flights-from-glasgow-airport/ Corendon Airlines has started Summer 2022 flights and today operated its very first flight from Glasgow Airport. The airline will offer flights to Turkish Riviera, serving both Antalya and Dalaman, throughout Summer 2022 from Glasgow. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28375 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2021/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-announce-major-expansion-at-glasgow-airport-for-summer-2023/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have responded to strong demand for flights and holidays from Glasgow Airport, by announcing a significantly expanded programme for Summer 23. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28411 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flybe-commences-flights-from-glasgow-airport/ Flybe Ltd’s inaugural flight from Glasgow took off today (14th April) for Belfast City Airport. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28483 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/easyjet-launch-route-to-chania-on-the-greek-island-of-crete/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28493 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/westjet-s-popular-halifax-route-returns-to-glasgow-airport/ Nova Scotia capital makes a welcome return to airport’s destination map Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28497 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-take-off-to-kos-for-the-first-time-from-glasgow-airport/ Inaugural flight to Kos departs from Glasgow Airport today (4th May) Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28593 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/westjet-s-new-toronto-route-touches-down-in-glasgow/ Glasgow Airport welcomed a new service to Toronto – Canada’s most visited city. Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28633 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/emerald-airlines-belfast-city-daily-service-arrives-in-glasgow/ Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28681 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/kitchen-transformation-for-scout-group-thanks-to-airport-s-flightpath-fund/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28677 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airport-partners-in-city-regions-clyde-green-freeport-bid/ Glasgow Airport is part of a multi-billion pound bid for an ambitious air, sea and rail economic zone on the River Clyde. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28732 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/drone-innovation-in-healthcare/ The CAELUS Consortia is an innovative partnership between industry partners, the NHS, and AGS Airports which could see drone technology harnessed to improve the quality of care delivered to people living in remote and rural parts of Scotland.   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28750 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/inaugural-easyjet-flights-take-off-to-new-destinations-from-glasgow-airport/ New easyJet flights from Glasgow Airport to Pula took off yesterday afternoon for the first time to be followed by flights to Chania in Crete later this week Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28790 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/derek-provan-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-ags-airports-in-2023/ Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has today (Tuesday 12 July) announced he will step down from his position next year. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28808 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/ags-airports-and-nhs-scotland-land-10m-funding-from-innovate-uk-for-medical-drone-project/ A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland to deliver what will be the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones has secured £10.1 million in funding from the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28896 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airport-s-flightpath-fund-awards-2500-to-support-bikes-for-refugees-scotland/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded £2500 to the Bikes for Refugees Scotland charity. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28897 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airport-s-flightpath-fund-awards-over-50-000-to-nearly-40-community-groups/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded almost £52,000 in support to its neighbouring communities so far in 2022. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28935 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-supports-local-breastfeeding-support-group/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28939 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airport-s-flightpath-fund-lends-a-paw-to-scottish-police-dog-memorial-charity/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded £1000 to support the building of a memorial to Police Scotland’s canine heroes. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28941 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/easyjet-launches-new-route-from-glasgow-to-belfast-city-airport/ easyJet has launched a new route from Glasgow to Belfast City airport. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28944 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airport-s-passengers-raise-over-2700-for-local-causes/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28956 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flybe-to-introduce-daily-glasgow-southampton-service-in-2023/ Flybe has announced plans to introduce a daily service between Glasgow and Southampton next year. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28972 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/funds-raised-from-reverse-vending-machine-trial-supports-community-larder/ Glasgow Airport has donated £150 to a local community larder following a trial of Reverse Vending Machines within the terminal. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28995 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/uk-s-first-medical-drone-delivery-project-caelus-enters-next-phase/ A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland to deliver what will be the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones has launched its next phase. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29048 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/new-departure-lounge-bar-and-restaurant-to-create-100-jobs/ A plush new bar restaurant in Glasgow Airport’s departure lounge will create 70 new jobs when it opens later this year, with a further 30 jobs in summer 2023. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29072 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/ags-airports-led-medical-drone-delivery-project-wins-innovation-award/ A medical drone delivery project led by AGS Airports Ltd has been recognised for its excellence in innovation at the Scottish Transport Awards. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29102 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/passengers-can-now-donate-their-spare-currency-to-a-good-cause-from-home/ Passengers can now help support Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund by posting their spare foreign currency from the comfort of their own home thanks to a new pilot donation service. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29112 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-awards-over-4100-to-support-eco-themed-play-school-tour/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded £4144 to ensure 20 local primary schools enjoy a children’s theatre production with an important environmental message. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29154 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-announce-huge-summer-24-sun-programme-from-glasgow-airport/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are giving customers the opportunity to look ahead and get a well-deserved summer break booked into the diary with the price locked in, by announcing their biggest ever Summer Sun programme for 2024 from Glasgow Airport. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29287 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/aberdeen-glasgow-and-southampton-ranked-in-top-five-uk-airports-panel-by-global-sustainability-organisation-gresb/ AGS Airports Ltd’s ongoing commitment to balance the social and economic benefits it delivers with its climate change responsibilities has once again been recognised by a global sustainability benchmarking organisation. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29498 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/easyjet-s-glasgow-belfast-city-route-takes-to-the-skies/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29503 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/zeroavia-ags-airports-team-up-to-bring-zero-emission-flights-to-scotland/ Zero-emission aviation pioneer and AGS Airports to collaborate on hydrogen fuel infrastructure and launching zero-emission routes in first-of-a-kind partnership for the UK Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29535 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/andy-cliffe-appointed-ceo-of-ags-airports/ AGS Airports Ltd, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has today (Wednesday 9 November 2022) confirmed that Andy Cliffe will succeed Derek Provan as chief executive officer. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29682 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-awards-2000-to-community-gym/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded £2000 to a popular community gym in Paisley to ensure it can open for longer and help keep local residents in shape. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29762 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-supports-benedetti-foundation-to-tune-of-2000/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29765 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airport-passengers-raise-nearly-8-700-to-support-local-good-causes/ Glasgow passengers have raised a fantastic £8,659.79 this year to support the work of the airport's FlightPath Fund.  Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29800 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-event-celebrates-over-85-000-being-awarded-to-64-local-groups-and-charities/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund awarded more than £85,000 in 2022 to help support 64 charities and community groups in Renfrewshire, Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29801 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/airline-partner-easyjet-announces-new-route-to-porto/ easyJet has today announced a new route from Glasgow Airport to the beautiful costal city of Porto. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29829 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/glasgow-s-special-assistance-service-rated-very-good-in-caa-audit/ Glasgow Airport has received the highest ‘Very Good’ rating from the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Interim Airport Accessibility Report. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29832 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/ags-airports-a-cut-above-after-receiving-three-swords-of-honour-by-british-safety-council/ Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports all recognised with prestigious health and safety award Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29876 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2022/flightpath-fund-awards-3000-to-renfrew-bike-recycling-community-interest-company/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29946 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/over-300-employment-opportunities-arrive-with-glasgow-airport-jobs-fair/ Glasgow Airport will host its biggest-ever jobs fair on Thursday 19 January with more than 320 roles up for grabs. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30002 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/emirates-to-bring-back-scotland-s-only-a380-on-the-glasgow-dubai-route/ The world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft is set to make its return to Glasgow Airport in March. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30029 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/glasgow-airport-to-pilot-special-assistance-passenger-support-app/ Glasgow Airport is trialling an app to ensure all passengers who require additional support get the help they need. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30030 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/easyjet-to-launch-new-glasgow-lisbon-route/ easyJet has today announced a new service between Glasgow and the Portugese capital of Lisbon. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30071 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/glasgow-airport-jobs-fair-a-soaring-success/ Glasgow Airport hosted its biggest-ever jobs fair on Thursday 19 January offering a wide range of job opportunities. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30130 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/over-115-000-community-support-available-via-the-flightpath-fund-in-2023/ More than £115,000 is being made available to good causes through Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund in 2023. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30144 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/greggs-arrives-back-at-glasgow-airport-with-20-new-jobs/ Twenty new jobs will be created when Greggs arrives back at Glasgow in April to help satisfy the hankering kneads of millions of passengers. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30155 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/glasgow-airport-to-become-uk-s-first-connected-airport-living-lab/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30200 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/pancake-pioneers-stack-still-land-at-airport/ The pancake pioneers behind Stack & Still are gearing up for take-off this spring as they prepare to launch their airport-based venue at Glasgow. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30237 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/loganair-announces-glasgow-to-donegal-service/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30243 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/play-announces-new-glagow-iceland-service/ PLAY Airlines has announced plans to launch a new service between Glasgow and Iceland beginning Friday 26 May. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30262 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/advice-to-public-ahead-of-a380-aircraft-arrival/ Glasgow Airport and Emirates will celebrate the return of the iconic A380 aircraft on to the airline’s hugely-popular Dubai service on Sunday 26 March. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30282 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/emirates-iconic-a380-touches-down-in-glasgow/ Emirates’ flagship A380 has touched down in Glasgow Airport for the first time since September 2019. Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30293 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/glasgow-gearing-up-for-easter-school-egg-citement/ Glasgow Airport is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year as an expected 90,000 holidaymakers travel through the terminal for the Easter school holidays this weekend. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30332 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/easyjet-launches-first-flight-and-package-holidays-from-glasgow-to-porto/ easyJet has launched the first flights and holidays on a new summer route from Glasgow Airport to Porto in Portugal, providing customers in Scotland with an even greater choice of beach destinations this summer. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30374 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/flightpath-fund-supports-book-buy-for-local-high-school/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund has awarded £1000 help a Renfrew-based high school purchase boxes of dyslexia-friendly books. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30445 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/10-primary-schools-take-part-in-stem-programme-thanks-to-flightpath-fund/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30463 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/tui-to-base-two-additional-aircraft-in-glasgow-for-summer-2024/ Holiday provider TUI has announced plans to increase its number of based aircraft at Glasgow Airport from four to six in next summer. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30496 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/local-charity-tackling-discrimination-takes-delivery-of-electric-vehicle-with-help-from-the-flightpath-fund/ The FlightPath Fund has awarded £5000 to help a Paisley-based charity purchase an electric vehicle. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30506 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/uk-secretary-of-state-for-transport-visits-glasgow-airport/ The UK Government’s Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, visited Glasgow Airport last Friday. Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30560 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/scottish-labour-party-leader-visits-glasgow-airport/ Scottish Labour Party Leader Anas Sarwar visits Glasgow Airport Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30565 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/pupils-to-compete-in-exciting-national-engineering-challenge-at-glasgow-airport/ Pupils from six regional secondary schools will take part in a national engineering challenge promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) this Friday in Glasgow Airport. Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30576 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/schools-engineering-challenge-hosted-by-airport-a-soaring-success/ Pupils from six regional secondary schools enjoyed a fantastic day putting their engineering and problem-solving skills to the test at Glasgow Airport on Friday. Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30599 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/local-groups-and-organisations-get-flightpath-fund-boost/ Several local charities, organisations, clubs and groups have received a helping hand from Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund in recent weeks. Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30608 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/airport-welcomes-uk-civil-aviation-authority-to-glasgow/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority visited Glasgow to understand what the airport is doing to maintain high levels of safety, improve the passenger experience and create a more sustainable future. Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30611 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/iconic-scottish-brands-to-soar-at-the-glasgow-store/ Two world-famous Scottish brands are set to make their official retail debut as ‘The Glasgow Store’ opens at Glasgow Airport. Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30620 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/a-consortium-including-glasgow-airport-has-secured-funds-to-test-feasibility-of-hydrogen-production/ A consortium led by Glasgow Airport and net zero consulting co-developer Ikigai, has successfully secured funding from the Scottish Government to test the feasibility of a hydrogen production, storage and distribution hub that would support zero emission flight at the airport. Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30636 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/easyjet-launches-new-routes-from-glasgow-to-southampton/ EasyJet has today announced that it will launch a new year-round routes from Glasgow to Southampton, which will take off for the first time this winter. Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30721 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/artwork-by-renowned-scottish-artist-gerard-m-burns-to-be-unveiled-at-glasgow-airport/ A new artwork created by renowned Scottish artist Gerard M Burns will go on permanent display at Glasgow Airport next week. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30753 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/church-minister-s-boxing-classes-are-a-knock-out-thanks-to-flightpath-fund/ The FlightPath Fund has awarded £780 to help a local minister become a contender with his new weekly boxing fitness classes. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30783 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/half-a-million-passengers-expected-as-great-summer-getaway-ramps-up/ Glasgow Airport is preparing for its busiest period of the year with more than 500,000 passengers expected to pass through the terminal in the next two weeks. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30805 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/easyjet-celebrates-flying-40-million-passengers-from-glasgow-airport/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30880 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/easyjet-has-put-new-route-on-sale-from-glasgow-to-hurghada-in-egypt/ New winter flights welcomed by Glasgow Airport Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30947 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/glasgow-airport-receives-top-ranking-in-caa-s-annual-accessibility-report/ Glasgow Airport has received the highest ‘Very Good’ rating from the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) annual Airport Accessibility Report. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31012 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/jet2-announce-new-route-to-stunning-verona-for-summer-2024/ Jet2 will add a new direct service to the beautiful city of Verona to the airline’s Summer 24 programme from Glasgow Airport. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31026 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/twilight-bag-drop-service-checks-in-at-glasgow/ Passengers looking to make their journey through the airport even more seamless can now make use of Glasgow’s new Twilight Bag Drop service. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31046 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/flightpath-fund-buys-life-saving-kit-for-local-first-responder-group/ The FlightPath Fund has awarded £800 to help community first responder volunteers buy life-saving equipment. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31103 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/flightpath-award-ensures-local-sea-scouts-continue-to-take-to-the-water/ The FlightPath Fund has awarded £5000 to help a local sea scout group purchase a new safety boat. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31239 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/flightpath-s-4-700-award-funds-well-being-training-support-for-local-unpaid-carers/ The FlightPath Fund has awarded £4,700 to help a Clydebank-based charity deliver a project to help improve the well-being of dozens of local unpaid carers. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31553 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/airport-passengers-raise-almost-10-000-to-support-work-of-the-flightpath-fund/ Glasgow passengers have raised £9,909.16 for the airport’s FlightPath Fund so far this year. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31602 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/wizz-air-announces-two-routes-from-glasgow/ Wizz Air, Europe's fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, today announces it is launching flights to Budapest and Bucharest from Glasgow. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31641 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/pret-a-manger-lands-at-glasgow/ Freshly-made food and organic coffee chain Pret A Manger is set to open its first-ever shop in Glasgow Airport later this month, creating 30 new jobs. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31647 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/more-than-120-000-passengers-expected-during-first-week-of-october-break/ Glasgow Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year today (Thursday 12 October) as tens of thousands of holidaymakers prepare to jet off for the October holiday week. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31664 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/valet-parking-pulls-up-at-glasgow-airport/ Convenience the main driver for new passenger parking facility Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31684 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-launch-flights-and-holidays-to-morocco-from-glasgow-airport/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the launch of scheduled flights and holidays from Glasgow Airport to Morocco for the first time. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31750 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/ags-airports-ceo-andy-cliffe-joins-the-board-of-directors-at-the-scottish-tourism-alliance/ Andy Cliffe, Chief Executive Officer of Glasgow Airport's parent group AGS Airports, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA). Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31827 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/ags-led-project-caelus-holds-successful-live-flight-trials/ Project CAELUS led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland has taken a step forward by conducting live flight trials in bid to deliver the UK’s first national medical distribution network using drones. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31855 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/airport-s-flightpath-fund-celebrates-awarding-over-120-000-to-local-good-causes/ Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund awarded more than £120,000 in this year to help support 62 charities and community groups in Renfrewshire, Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31860 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/easyjet-to-launch-two-new-routes-to-larnaca-and-enfidha-for-summer-2024/ Airline easyJet has today announced two new routes to its Scottish network for summer 2024. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31865 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/easyjet-s-hurghada-service-takes-off/ easyJet has launched the first flights and holidays on a new year-round route from Glasgow to Egypt’s scuba-diving hotspot Hurghada, meaning customers have even more choice for their winter holiday. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 32074 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/work-on-scotland-s-largest-airport-based-solar-farm-gets-underway/ Work to create Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm is now underway following the successful completion of the development phase of the project. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 32077 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/easyjet-expansion-to-create-40-new-jobs-at-glasgow-airport/ easyJet has today revealed it will base an additional aircraft at Glasgow from next summer - taking the airline's fleet at the airport to six. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 32095 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/have-your-say-on-innovative-project-caelus-drone-sound-survey/ Members of the public across Scotland are being asked for their help in a bid to deliver the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 32125 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/glasgow-based-tinderbox-to-pop-up-at-airport/ Coffee specialists Tinderbox Espresso Bar is to open at Glasgow Airport next spring. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 32280 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2023/clydebank-sport-hub-awarded-2-400-to-host-music-session-for-adults-with-complex-needs/ The FlightPath Fund awarded £2,400 to help a Clydebank-based sports hub deliver activity sessions for adults with complex needs. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 32877 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2024/glasgow-airport-jobs-fair-2024-to-arrive-next-week/ Glasgow Airport will host its annual jobs fair on Wednesday 17 January with more than 500 roles up for grabs. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 33014 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2024/over-2-000-jobseekers-check-in-for-recruitment-fair/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 33137 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2024/charity-supporting-veterans-awarded-2-000-by-flightpath-fund/ The FlightPath Fund has awarded £2,000 to help a Scottish charity supporting veterans.  Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 33417 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2024/glasgow-airport-hydrogen-hub-to-support-zero-emission-flight-by-2027/ Attendees at the Glasgow Airport Hydrogen Innovation Hub summit held yesterday (Thursday 8 February) heard that the infrastructure needed to support zero-emission flight could be in place as early as 2027. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 33440 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2024/a-digital-twin-funding-competition-worth-up-to-70-000-launched-at-glasgow-airport/ Up to £70,000 is being made available to a company developing digital twin technologies in a live aviation environment. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 33481 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2024/airport-s-flightpath-fund-to-deliver-over-120-000-in-2024-to-support-local-communities/ The FlightPath Fund is making more than £120,000 available this year to help support community groups, charities and sustainability-themed projects local to Glasgow Airport. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 33494 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/winter-services-to-berlin-and-vienna-announced-by-jet2/ Two new Christmas Market destinations for Winter 2024/25 announced by Jet2.com. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 33610 https://glasgowstaging2020.kmp.co.uk/media-centre/2024/ai-and-augmented-reality-technology-to-support-special-assistance-passengers-to-be-trialled-at-airport/ Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership, today (Monday 4 March) announced a set of accessibility technology trials in collaboration with Glasgow Airport. The trials are being carried out in March as part of the Connected Airport Living Lab programme. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT