Daily Archives: June 20, 2019

Virgin Atlantic places $4.1bn aircraft order

Virgin Atlantic places $4.1bn aircraft order Virgin Atlantic is upgrading and expanding its fleet with a $4.1 billion order for new generation Airbus long range aircraft. It has become the first UK airline to place a firm order for 14 A330-900neos, with an additional six as options.  Eight of the firm order will be purchased…

Eurovision and football fans boost Luton airport

Eurovision and football fans boost Luton airport Travel to the Eurovision Song Contest and European football finals helped boost passenger numbers using Luton airport by 10% last month. The increase over May last year to a record 1.6 million passengers for the month followed a strong April for the Bedfordshire airport. People travelling to Tel…