Charity Of The Year '09

The Pasque Charity is Announced as Airport Charity of the Year 2009

London Luton Airport has announced it will be supporting The Pasque Charity as its chosen Charity of the Year for 2009. The campaign was launched with an initial donation of £10,000, handed over during a festive evening at The Pasque where representatives from the Airport helped to put up Christmas decorations at the Children’s Hospice.

The Airport’s Charity Committee aims to multiply the initial donation, working closely with fundraisers from the Charity, to involve staff and passengers alike in a myriad of entertaining fundraising activity across the Airport site.
 

Chief Executive of The Pasque Charity, David White, said: “We are delighted that London Luton Airport have chosen the Pasque to be Charity of the Year in 2009. This is a very exciting opportunity for our organisation and will mean a great deal to our adult and children’s hospices in the future. We are already working closely with Airport staff to explore ways in which we can offer our support for the adoption.”

For more information, please contact:
London Luton Airport Press Office 07714 728035

Charity Of The Year '08

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT PLEDGES YEAR OF SUPPORT

London Luton Airport has announced it will be supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance as its chosen charity for 2008. The campaign will be launched with an initial donation of £10,000 which the Airport's Charity Committee hopes to multiply by developing further fundraising opportunities involving its employees, business partners and passengers.

The air ambulances operated by the East Anglian Air Ambulance provide cover 365 days a year across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk; an area covering approximately 11% of the total area of England.
 

The East Anglian Air Ambulance is the third busiest air ambulance charity in the UK, flying an average of 3 missions per day. Simon Earles, London Luton Airport's General Manager: Planning & Corporate Social Responsibility said "The air ambulance provides a vital emergency service for our region so we are delighted to assist with the fundraising effort and, through our Charity Committee, raise awareness to get the whole Airport involved".

Simon Gray, Executive Director of the East Anglian Air Ambulance, commented: "This is a fantastic offer of support from London Luton Airport and we are absolutely delighted that the Charity Committee has decided to support our work this year. We look forward to working with them closely during 2008.

Together, we'll make a real difference to the outcomes of some of those in our region unfortunate enough to suffer an accident or medical emergency this year."

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The East Anglian Air Ambulance runs two fully medically equipped helicopters - code-named Anglia One and Anglia Two - serving the people of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, providing a life-saving resource and, if required, transporting them to hospital within minutes.

THE FACTS

• Receives NO Government or National Lottery funding.
• 76.8% of all money raised by the charity is spent on helicopter operations and medical equipment.
• £2.4m just to keep two helicopters flying, rises to £3m with the purchase of suits, helmets, helipads, fundraising and administration costs, this equates to approximately £1 per person, per year.
• Anglia One and Two cruise at 150 mph, reaching patients quickly and delivering high-level clinical care in the field.
• Both helicopters are equipped with a special stretcher, defibrillator/multi-oxygen in the blood, twelve lead ECG and Respiratory ventilator.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

• Organise an event.
• Donate your tax refund. (our Charity's unique code is WAN99RG).
• One-off or regular donations or pledges.
• Remember The East Anglian Air Ambulance in your Will.
• For an application form to join The East Anglian Air Ambulance Lottery, Gift Aid, Give as you Earn or to simply offer your help as a volunteer, please telephone 08450 669 999.
• To keep the essential facility of the Air Ambulance flying in the East Anglian and Bedfordshire region, support of generous sponsorship and fund-raising is essential.

CONTACT DETAILS

Charity 08450 669 999
Lottery 01603 489400
Facsimile 01603 269322
Website www.eaaa.org.uk
Email info@eaaa.org.uk

Head Office Address
Hangar D
Gambling Close
Norfolk
NR6 6EG

Registered Charity No. 1083876

WE NEED YOU TODAY, YOU MAY NEED US TOMORROW

Charity of The Year 2010

In 2009 Airport employees threw themselves into support of Keech Hospice Care, getting involved in marathons, triathlons, a midnight walk, quiz nights, charity collections and even cake baking. Keech Hospice Care has also benefited from the London Luton Airport employee volunteering programme with employees taking part in a number of challenges at the hospice including cleaning the hospice hydro pool, a deep clean of the new Adult In-Patient Unit prior to its opening and renovation of the courtyard garden.

David White, Chief Executive, Keech Hospice Care said ‘We are very grateful for the support we’ve received from London Luton Airport and have been really impressed by all the fundraising efforts put in by the Airport team. Not only has this helped to raise some of the essential funds we need, it has also helped to increase awareness of our work across our community. Both of these things have been a great boost for the charity. London Luton Airport has played an important part in helping us achieve this vision and I very much hope everyone there shares our sense of pride in this achievement.’

London Luton Airport employees have again selected Keech Hospice Care as the Airport Charity of the Year for 2010. A further £10,000 is pledged to the charity, with employees already planning a whole range of fundraising challenges with a view to surpassing the 2009 total.

Siân Pearce, Community Relations Executive at London Luton Airport said "This represents an incredible team effort. We’re delighted we’ve been able to make a contribution to the work of Keech Hospice Care. This is a charity which is close to many Airport employees’ hearts and we’re grateful to everybody who has rallied round in support. We’re looking forward to building on 2009’s efforts with more fundraising activities with employees and passengers alike to continue to make a real difference.”

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Notes to Editors
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 9 million passengers in 2009, employing over 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson, EL AL, Blue Air, Aer Arann, Flybe and Danubewings operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.
 

B:Fest

The Airport also hosted two very unique B:Fest events in June including an animation display event and a poetry reading event.

To find out more about B:Fest visit www.lutonartsfestival.org or view the pdf at the foot of this page.

 B-Fest.pdf

Urban Games 2008

Community Trust Fund

3rd February 2010

£50,000 to go to Community Trust Fund in 2010

London Luton Airport today announced £50,000 will go to the Airport’s Community Trust Fund in 2010. The fund, which was established a year ago, was set up to provide support for local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.

The £50,000 available through the fund in 2010 is open to applications from groups in Luton, Stevenage, Central Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Aylesbury Vale and St Albans district - which includes Harpenden. The fund is independently administered by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation and grants are awarded by its Grants Panel.

In 2009, the Grants Panel made 30 awards supporting local projects across the Region, helping to transform lives locally and deliver social, environmental and economic progress in the community.

The Biggleswade Air Cadets was one of the groups that received funding in 2009. Gina Gilbert, Flying Officer Biggleswade Air Cadets said ‘this grant will give all of our cadets the opportunity to gain a Duke of Edinburgh award regardless of parental income and the ability to buy kit; it is a great initiative.’

Simon Earles, General Manager Planning and CSR at London Luton Airport said ‘We would like to thank the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation for ensuring the fund made such a positive impact 2009. We hope it will continue to provide important help to local community groups in 2010, and to this end, we have committed a further £50,000 to fund a range of projects.’

For further details on the new fund, visit the Airport’s community website at www.londonlutoninthecommunity.com/Communitytrustfund/

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For more information contact
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07714 728035
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Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 9 million passengers in 2009, employing over 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson, EL AL, Blue Air, Aer Arann, Flybe and Danubewings operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.
 

Draft Noise Action Plan Consultation

13th January 2010

Airport encourages public consultation on draft Noise Action Plan

A public consultation into London Luton Airport’s draft Noise Action Plan is due to end this week. Members of the public are encouraged to register feedback before the 16 week consultation period closes on Sunday 17th January 2010.

The draft Noise Action Plan looks at issues surrounding aircraft noise and outlines what London Luton Airport proposes to do to further improve its approach to noise management.

London Luton Airport is seeking responses to a number of consultation questions about the draft Noise Action Plan and the airport’s proactive approach to noise management.

Further information about the consultation process can be found in the "Environment" section of this website where a copy of the draft Noise Action Plan is available for download.

Simon Earles, General Manager Corporate Social Responsibility said “London Luton Airport is proud of its noise management record, developed over many years with the support of the London Luton Airport Consultative Committee and local community representatives. Our draft Noise Action Plan details how we intend to build on this good work and we encourage people to send us feedback before the consultation ends this weekend.”

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Notes for editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 10 million passengers in 2008, employing over 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air, Flybe, and Danube Wings operate from the airport, departing to over 100 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

The London Luton Airport Annual Report, published in January 2009, outlines new and more challenging commitments for Community Engagement in 2009 that include a 5% increase in recycling, commitment to a £50,000 Airport ‘Community Fund’ and employee training that will ensure 70% of all London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. managers and supervisory staff complete NVQ Level 2 personal development training.

London Luton Airport launched its new Community Trust Fund in January 2009. The fund has been established to support local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.

Miraculous Makeover

7th January 2010

Miraculous makeover for Luton & Dunstable Accident and Emergency Room courtesy of London Luton Airport

Volunteers from London Luton Airport rolled up their sleeves and picked up their paint brushes to transform one of the children’s rooms in accident and emergency at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, helping to brighten the room and make it more appealing for children.

The team gave the room a fresh lick of paint and decorated the walls with an array of well known cartoon characters. The work will help to make the room more inviting and comforting for young children, when they have a visit to the Hospital.

Sian Pearce, Community Relations Executive at the airport and one of the volunteers on the day, said: ‘We’re delighted to have taken part in this project. This challenge is an excellent example of the support we are able to give to community groups through our employee volunteering programme.The Luton and Dunstable Hospital is a fantastic community resource and it’s amazing to know that the work we have done will help create a more inviting environment for young patients.’

Staff sister at Luton and Dunstable Accident & Emergency said commented: “Its really bright and cheerful and a lot more welcoming for people, especially for children. We are so grateful that the staff from the Airport found the time to come and paint the room they have done a lovely job.”

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Notes to Editors
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 10 million passengers in 2008, employing over 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson, EL AL, Blue Air, Aer Arann, Flybe, Wind Jet and now Danubewings operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

The London Luton Airport Annual Report, published in January 2009, outlines new and more challenging commitments for Community Engagement in 2009 that include a 5% increase in recycling, commitment to a £50,000 Airport ‘Community Fund’ and employee training that will ensure 70% of all London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. managers and supervisory staff complete NVQ Level 2 personal development training.

London Luton Airport launched its new Community Trust Fund in January 2009. The fund has been established to support local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.
 

New Artist Gateway Gallery

8th November 2010

Latest Artist unveiled at London Luton Airport’s Gateway Gallery

Football Tournament

Pirton Hill Junior School wins Airport’s under 9s Football Tournament

Lutopia

16th October 2009

Passengers discover ‘Lutopia’ at London Luton Airport

The eye catching photography of Ben Hodson is now adorning the walls of London Luton Airport to be enjoyed by passengers and staff.

Artist & photographer, Ben Hodson has created Project “Lutopia” to look at the people and landscape of Luton and an exhibition of his work is now on permanent display at the Airport. 

Hodson says: “The project looks at Luton as a whole; however, this display centres on the Airport and it’s people. I’m interested in the passing of time and photography's ability to fragment it and freeze a brief moment. When we think about time the Airport is really relevant as time is important to passengers catching flights.”

The exhibition, commissioned by the Airport is based around two collections. The first watches the transition of passengers & staff through the Airport's spaces using techniques and styles similar to that of the street photographers of the mid 20th Century. The second, in contrast, looks at the environment in which people find themselves, using large scale photo-montages. Both provide a meaningful insight into airport life.

The striking photomontages (up to 1m x 2.2m) were created by photos taken in rapid succession and show a whole scene caught in the equivalent of one second of time.

For further information on the exhibition visit: www.benhodson.co.uk

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Or

Ben Hodson
38 The Academy, Holly Street, Luton, Beds. LU1 3DD
01582 456458
07914048866
www.benhodson.co.uk  
ben@benhodson.co.uk

Notes for editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 10 million passengers in 2008, employing over 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air, Wind Jet, Flybe, and transavia.com operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

The London Luton Airport Annual Report, published in January 2009, outlines new and more challenging commitments for Community Engagement in 2009 that include a 5% increase in recycling, commitment to a £50,000 Airport ‘Community Fund’ and employee training that will ensure 70% of all London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. managers and supervisory staff complete NVQ Level 2 personal development training.

London Luton Airport launched its new Community Trust Fund in January 2009. The fund has been established to support local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.

When not on assignment, Ben lives in Luton with his wife Dee, who is also an artist and photographer. The 23-year-old was selected from over 1,500 entries and now has an image on permanent display at the United Nations headquarters in New York. He has also won and been short listed in a number of other competitions including the Luton First photography competition, and has put on three solo exhibitions in the last year including a show at London Luton International Airport.

Ben has worked as a commercial photographer for over seven years. He has experience in editorial and travel, product and advertising, weddings and social, sport and adventure, press and pr, interior and exterior architecture and social documentary photography. Ben’s faith and creative talents inspire him to make a positive difference in the communities around him.

Ben is a founding member of the international artists collective A Thin Place, which is a creative arts and social entrepreneurial non-profit organisation. It is a place for creativity in community, peacemaking and social change through the arts.

High quality images of the artist and the work can be downloaded from:
http://gallery.me.com/ben.hodson#100727&view=carouseljs&sel=0
or http://tinyurl.com/yegmwl6

Luton Summer Festival 09

6th August 2009

Airport Shows Support for Summer Festival

London Luton Airport is proud to announce its involvement with this year’s Luton Summer Festival, delivered in partnership with the Luton Cultural Services Trust. The nine-day free festival commences on 7th August based in the town’s St Georges Square and is now in its third year. The line-up changes daily and features established Ska, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock, Jazz and world music artists, along with a day dedicated to local bands and much more. There will be a licensed bar, refreshments, street entertainers, a craft market and even a self contained cinema.

This year’s festival also has something for children of all ages, from arts and craft activities to free running (Parkour) demonstrations and workshops.

Notes to Editors:
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers. Employing over 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

Blue Air, EasyJet, EL AL, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson, SkyEurope, Aer Arann, Flybe, transavia.com, Thomas Cook and Wind Jet operate from the airport, departing to over 100 destinations.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena- the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organization, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

Another successful ‘Meet the Buyer’

1st October 2009

Another successful London Luton Airport ‘Meet the Buyer’

London Luton Airport held its 2nd Meet the Buyer event on 24th and 25th September 2009, hosted in conjunction with Luton Borough Council, The Bedfordshire and Luton Chamber of Commerce, Central Bedfordshire Council, Business Link, Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, University of Bedfordshire and the Federation of Small Business.
The event was organised to give local businesses the opportunity to showcase their services to Airport companies and network with other suppliers throughout the 2 days.

Feedback from those that attended ‘Meet the Buyer’ has been overwhelmingly positive with many businesses indicating their meetings had been successful and some even concluding deals with Buyers on the spot. Over 400 appointments were held at the event between over 80 suppliers and 26 airport ‘buyers’. Additionally through generous donations made by attending suppliers over £7,500 was raised for the London Luton Airport Charity of the Year ‘The Pasque Charity’.

‘Meet the Buyer’ is part of London Luton Airport’s commitment to work closely with local business networks, the local authorities and partners across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire to enhance local supply chain activity. The event has shown the benefits of procuring goods and services on a more local basis, helping local businesses and employment levels, as well as potentially bringing additional environmental benefits. It has also highlighted the breadth and quality of small businesses present in Luton and the wider region.

Glyn Jones, London Luton Managing Director said “London Luton Airport is committed to making a positive contribution towards regeneration and growth across the region. We believe that our success has been built, and is most sustainably maintained, on a foundation of strong relationships between the airport and its communities. We have been delighted with the reaction of the local business community to ‘Meet the Buyer’ and in it’s 2nd year feel that the Meet the Buyer continues to add great value to the local economy. We look forward to the event generating real financial value for all parties involved.”


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London Luton Airport Press Office on: 07714 728035
pressoffice@ltn.aero

Airport is Fit For Business

London Luton Airport is officially “Fit For Business!”

2nd September 2009

Over the last year London Luton Airport has been encouraging employees to get ‘Fit for Business’ as one of the participants on the Big Lottery Funded ‘Wellbeing in The East’ Fit for Business Portfolio.

The airport signed up to the ‘Fit For Business’ (FFB) national recognition programme for workplace health and wellbeing, working to support employee health and wellbeing across 5 key remits: Physical Activity, Healthy Eating options, Mental Health & Wellbeing promotion, Smoking Cessation Information and Drugs and Alcohol Awareness.

The airport recently reached ‘Fit for Business Recognition’ and has officially been branded a Fit for Business certified workplace.

FFB and LLA have worked together to nominate a team of ‘Workplace Champions’. It is the responsibility of the ‘Champions’ to lead and deliver the FFB programme within the workplace. FFB then works with these Champions to offer tailored one-to-one support, training days, a dedicated support helpline and offers an online toolkit of resources at the Champions’ disposal.

Armed with the support of the FFB team, over the last year the Champions have been able to instigate a whole host of employee interventions to improve staff wellbeing and lifestyle choices at work.

Highlights of the project which has successfully taken LLA to ‘Fit For Business Recognition’ are;

• A road-show style event across the airport taking employees’ blood pressure. The launch was attended by numerous staff and FFB provided blood pressure checks for 128 staff.
• 30 day Gym Membership for £1, Dance Mat sessions and Table Tennis offered on site and the kick start of the Tax Free Bike Scheme with Sustrans.
• Healthy Eating events and other activities to encourage staff to maintain a healthy balanced diet despite varying shift patterns, including the introduction of an ‘Eat Well’ promotion, linking with Prêt a Manger to offer all Airport employees one FREE piece of fruit per person, per day for 6 weeks.

Simon Earles, General Manager, CSR and Planning commented ‘Through the FFB scheme employees are getting a real feel for ‘Moving More and Eating Well’, which has great long term benefits for individuals and the Airport as a whole.’

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For more information please contact:
London Luton Airport Press Office – 07714 728035
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Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 10 million passengers in 2008, employing over 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air, Wind Jet, Flybe, and transavia.com operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.
 

Football Tournament 2009

Airport Football Tournament Showcases Schools Sporting Talent

London Luton Airport hosted its third annual Community Football Tournament on Wednesday 13th May at Kenilworth Road Stadium. The event was undertaken in partnership with Active Luton, Hatters Study Centre and Luton Town Football Club.

Luton Safe Awards 2008

The Big Draw 2008

Fund Off to a Flying Start

The Community Trust Fund, which has been established by London Luton Airport to support local community initiatives, has committed £16,000 in grants in the first quarter of the year. The total fund for 2009 is £50,000.

One of the first projects to benefit from the Trust Fund is the Hitchin Triangle Community Garden. The Triangle Garden, a community garden, created and cultivated by local people of all ages and abilities, is part of a local park in Hitchin. The garden is open all year round for the local community to take part in hands-on gardening based activities. The grant will enable a part-time horticulturist to be employed for 26 weeks to deliver structured horticultural therapy sessions for adults with learning disabilities. The work undertaken is in association with the Growing People Programme and will help maintain the community garden for the enjoyment of local people as well as developing a resource for local school groups to visit.

This quarter the London Luton Airport fund is also supporting a number of worthwhile community organisations and projects:

• Luton Young Leaders Academy – A Luton based project which aims to create volunteering and mentoring opportunities for youths aged 13-16 years.
• Dallow Development Trust – A 48 week football coaching project that will see youths be given appropriate skills to gain FA football coaching accreditation.
• Whitwell Pavilion Project – A project to rebuild sports facilities within the village of Whitwell. Royston and District Volunteer Centre – A project which aims to increase the pool of local volunteers and ultimately, help those that are unemployed or in need of gaining new skills.
• Wheathampstead for Enterprising Business – A nature trail project that will highlight various aspects of the historic village of Wheathampstead. The aim of the trail is to encourage community use of the outdoors and has both educational and environmental themes.
• The Living Room project – A year long eating disorders project in Stevenage. The project will consist of two weekly group therapy sessions for those with problematic disorders.

For further details on the new fund, please click here

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Editors Notes

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, EL AL, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson Airways, SkyEurope, transavia.com, Aer Arann, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena, the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

The London Luton Airport Annual Report, published in January 2009, outlines new and more challenging commitments for Community Engagement in 2009 that include a 5% increase in recycling, commitment to a £50,000 Airport ‘Community Fund’ and employee training that will ensure 70% of all London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. managers and supervisory staff complete NVQ Level 2 personal development training.

London Luton Airport launched its new Community Trust Fund in January 2009. The fund has been established to support local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.

The new £50,000 fund is open to groups from Luton, Stevenage, South Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Aylesbury Vale and St.Albans district - which includes Harpenden. The Fund is independently administered by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation on behalf of London Luton Airport. Grants of between £250 and £3,000 per organisation are available.
 

Community Trust Fund Launched

£50,000 to go to Community Trust Fund

4th February 2009

London Luton Airport today launched its new Community Trust Fund. The fund has been established to support local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.

The new £50,000 fund is open to groups from Luton, Stevenage, South Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Aylesbury Vale and St. Albans district - which includes Harpenden. It is independently administered by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation on behalf of London Luton Airport.

Simon Earles, General Manager Planning and CSR at London Luton Airport said ‘we are tremendously proud to be launching our Community Trust Fund with a commitment of £50,000 that will make a real difference to people in our local communities. We look forward to following the progress of organisations that receive funding throughout 2009.’

Grants of between £250 and £3,000 per organisation are available. The first deadline for applications is 23rd February 2009. For further details on the new fund, visit the Airport’s community website at http://www.london-lutoninthecommunity.co.uk/communitytrustfund/

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pressoffice@ltn.aero


Editors Notes

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson Airways, SkyEurope, transavia.com, Aer Arann, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena, the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

The London Luton Airport Annual Report, published in January 2009, outlines new and more challenging commitments for Community Engagement in 2009 that include a 5% increase in recycling, commitment to a £50,000 Airport ‘Community Fund’ and employee training that will ensure 70% of all London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. managers and supervisory staff complete NVQ Level 2 personal development training.
 

New Community Relations Executive

Siân says “I was really impressed by how committed the airport is to delivering a meaningful programme of activities and I am eager to get started. It is great to be part of an initiative that will really make a difference to people living locally through a whole range of projects and activities. This is a great opportunity for me and I am very much looking forward to being part of the team.”

Follow Siân’s progress on the this website.

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For more information please contact:
London Luton Airport Press Office – 07714 728035
press.office@ltn.aero
 

The Airport puts on a performance

30th January 2009

London Luton Airport held its first ’Community Celebration Event’ last night amidst colourful carnival costumes singing and dancing. The event was organised to showcase the rich artistic talent present in local communities today and look back over the Airport’s successful participation in the local community over the last year.

Simon Earles, General Manager Planning and CSR at London Luton Airport said ‘this event represents 12 months of community engagement activity, for both us and our partners. It is fantastic to see so many people with the common goal of making a positive contribution to the local community here tonight. It is this level of support and commitment from employees, stake holders and community groups that has made 2008 so successful.’
 

Notes to Editors:

Key stake holder speakers at the event:

Simon Kitchener, Principal of Luton Sixth Form College

Lloyd Conaway, Director of the Bedfordshire County Sports Partnership

Paul Anderson, Director of the UK Centre for Carnival Arts, UKCCA

Performers at the event:

Zola Joseph, Luton Sixth Form College

Ish, a teacher at Icknield School and a street dance performer

Dave Elliott, Salsa performer

RAMPAGE dance group

The Phoenix Players

The Lorenzi String Quartet

Terry Lock, Magician

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson Airways, SkyEurope, transavia.com, Aer Arann, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena, the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

The London Luton Airport Annual Report, published today, outlines new and more challenging commitments for Community Engagement in 2009 that include a 5% increase in recycling, commitment to a £50,000 Airport ‘Community Fund’ and employee training that will ensure 70% of all London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. managers and supervisory staff complete NVQ Level 2 personal development training.

2008 Annual Report Published

Airport publishes 2008 Community Engagement Annual Report

30th January 2009

The 2008 Community Engagement Annual Report detailed the airports progress against priorities and commitments as set out in the 2008-2012 Community Engagement Strategy, published in January 2008.
 

Luton Carnival 2009

Festival of Flight 2009

16th July 2009

Community celebrates success of Festival of Flight project.

Children from local schools, Councillors and Airport management all met last week to celebrate the culmination of the Festival of Flight project, a joint initiative between London Luton Airport and Luton Borough Council’s Community Development Service.
Festival of Flight is an innovative national project developed by UK based charity Heartstone. First trialled in 2002, it uses stories and images of flight to engage with young people by examining national, racial, cultural and other boundaries, as well as key citizenship issues (past and present), with the aim of raising aspirations and sensitively challenge stereotypical perceptions.

Glyn Jones, Managing Director, London Luton Airport, commented;
' With the aviation theme there was a clear fit for the Festival of Flight with the Airport and we are delighted that the local participating schools have grasped the project with such vigor, speaking with some of the pupils this evening it is clear that the project and the ambassadors have truly provided inspiration.'

The Mayor of Luton, Cllr Mohammed Riaz added: “This is such an innovative concept and I can ensure you that it wasn’t just the children that were inspired. Hearing experiences like this first hand is an excellent way of raising the aspirations of all young people, irrespective of their race, culture, gender, wealth or religion.”
 

Community Trust Fund News

London Luton Airport Community Trust Fund supports local groups

13th August 2009

 London Luton Airport has today announced the details of yet more grants issued as part of the Community Trust Fund. Throughout 2009 the total amount to be awarded to local community groups is £50K.

Recently announced beneficiaries include: 

2065 Squadron (Biggleswade) Air Training Corps – who received funding to buy new camping equipment for the Duke of Edinburgh Award and adventure training for young cadets aged 13 to 20.

St Albans & District Bereavement Network – who received funding towards the cost of running Talking Group sessions to enable bereaved people to share experiences and support each other.

Kensworth Parish Council – was granted sponsorship for its annual flower and vegetable show.

Harpenden Christmas Festival –was issued with a grant towards the running costs of this annual event.

Luton Town Centre Chaplaincy Project – received a contribution to set up costs. Rev. Nick Bell from St Mary’s, Luton said “Thousands of people work in or visit Luton town centre each day – each with a variety of ongoing concerns or immediate needs. The project aims to serve these needs by offering support to anyone who needs it of all faiths or of none.”

Simon Earles, General Manager Planning and CSR at London Luton Airport said,
‘The Community Trust Fund has proved a great success. We have been delighted with the variety of community groups applying through the foundation. It has given the opportunity for the Airport to contribute in a very real way to projects that lie at the heart of communities throughout the Region.’

Grants of between £250 and £3000 can be awarded per organization and the fund is administered by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation on behalf of London Luton Airport.

For further details on the fund and to make an application visit the Airport’s community website at www.londonlutoninthecommunity.co.uk

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For more information contact
London Luton Airport Press Office on: 07714 728035
pressoffice@ltn.aero

Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 10 million passengers in 2008. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

Blue Air, EasyJet, EL AL, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson , SkyEurope, transavia.com, Aer Arann, Flybe, Thomas Cook and WindJet operate from the airport, departing to over 100 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena, the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

The London Luton Airport Annual Report, published in January 2009, outlines new and more challenging commitments for Community Engagement in 2009 that include a 5% increase in recycling, commitment to a £50,000 Airport ‘Community Fund’ and employee training that will ensure 70% of all London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. managers and supervisory staff complete NVQ Level 2 personal development training.

London Luton Airport launched its new Community Trust Fund in January 2009. The fund has been established to support local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.

The new £50,000 fund is open to groups from Luton, Stevenage, South Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Aylesbury Vale and St.Albans district - which includes Harpenden. The Fund is independently administered by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation on behalf of London Luton Airport. Grants of between £250 and £3,000 per organisation are available.
 

Car Share

London Luton Airport launches the UK’s first passenger Car Share scheme

The Car Share scheme is one part of a larger sustainable transport programme, which includes improvements in public transport links for both passengers and staff.

Simon Earles, General Manager, Planning and CSR, London Luton Airport said;
‘Car Share has proved very popular with staff and the logical next step was to roll out the scheme for passengers. We are committed to developing sustainable transport options to the Airport. The Grand Prix in the terminal has been a great draw for passengers and has given us the opportunity to tell people about the new scheme’

"National liftshare Day is a great day to introduce friends, colleagues and staff to the idea of car-sharing," said liftshare's founder Ali Clabburn. "June is the time of year when car-sharing is really in the headlines, and more people than ever are signing up and searching for others to share with to save money and do their bit for the environment.

I would encourage everyone simply to register their journey and do a search. No matter where you live, you'll be surprised to find how many other people are going your way!"

www.londonlutoncarshare.com

For further information please call the London Luton Airport Press Office on: 07714 728035

Pictured l to r: Glyn Jones, Managing Director, London Luton Airport, Ali Clabburn founder and CEO of liftshare.com, Simon Earles, General Manager, Planning and CSR London Luton Airport.

Notes to Editors:

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers, employing over 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

Blue Air, EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson, SkyEurope, Aer Arann, EL AL, Flybe and transavia.com operate from the airport, departing to over 100 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.
 

Airport Surface Access Strategy

London Luton Airport launches long term Surface Access Plan

20th August 2009

Today saw the launch of the London Luton Airport (LLA), Interim Airport Surface Access Strategy 2009 - 2011 (ASAS). The aim of the ASAS is to enhance surface access links to and from London Luton Airport and encourage greater public transport to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits for the surrounding community. 

The ASAS is an integral part of the Community Engagement Strategy launched in January 2008. Successfully delivering the objectives set out within the ASAS will enable London Luton Airport to perform to the best of its ability as an International gateway, whilst providing maximum benefit to the local area and wider region and importantly reducing co2 emissions related to airport surface access journeys.

The ASAS outlines recent achievements as well as setting challenging new targets, which are;

To increase the proportion of air passengers travelling to and from LLA by public transport to 40% or above by 2011

To reduce the proportion of staff travelling alone by car to and from LLA to 60% or below by 2011

Please visit our publications section where you can download a copy of the ASAS.

Art Gallery Launch

9th April 2008

Today saw the opening of The Gateway Gallery at London Luton Airport.

The Gateway Gallery has been delivered in partnership with the Luton Cultural Service Trust, with a view to creating exposure for local artists within the Airport arrivals area, as well as giving airport passengers greater access to local artistic talent.

The Gallery is one of 20 community projects the Airport have committed to support through 2008, as part of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy. The Strategy sets out the airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012 and focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each and outlining priorities for the next five years.

Notes to Editors:
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest UK airports with passenger numbers nearing ten million in 2007, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch Scheduled, Aer Arann, Silverjet, Thomsonfly, SkyEurope, First Choice, XL Airways, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa and North America.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena- the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which sets out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

As well as outlining the Airport’s priorities for the next five years, the document also summarises its commitments for 2008, which include the publishing of a revised environmental policy, practical support for at least 20 local community projects and the development of a schools outreach programme.

The Luton Cultural Service Trust will curate the gallery in conjunction with the Gateway Gallery, part of the Luton Hat Factory based in Luton.
 

Schools Programme

London Luton Airport schools programme is off to a flying start

18th December 2009

Foxdell Primary School helped to launch the programme on Wednesday 9th December with children enjoying a unique educational tour of the airport Fire station. Pupils were given a talk by Airport firemen and also had the opportunity to see a demonstration of the fire engines at work.

Mohammed Hasan a pupil from Foxdell Junior School said 'It was really good to learn about how the fire engine worked and have a go at squirting the water. It will help me to write a really interesting report'.

Stephanie Walker from Active Luton commented, "Active Luton are pleased to be working in partnership with London Luton Airport on this exciting new education initiative. We hope that this project is as successful as our existing Playing for Success initiative."

Simon Earles, General Manager, Community Relations and Planning, London Luton Airport said:

'London Luton Airport is committed to supporting education in the local area. We are delighted that the Flying for Success programme is giving young people access to different aspects of their local international Airport. By offering the Flying for Success programme it is our hope that we can offer practical and interactive ways to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.'
 

Luton Carnival 2008

 Adam Divney, Community Relations Executive at London Luton Airport said “2008 is the first year that London Luton Airport has participated in the carnival. This came about as a direct result of a staff suggestion. Those employees who took part had a great time and it was also a pleasure to work with St Matthew’s School and despite the weather, the carnival spirit prevailed and it was a great day”.

Big Dance 2008

Big Dance 2008 is a week-long celebration taking place from 5 -13th July to showcase and promote dance in all its styles and forms with everyone being encouraged to join in. It aims to get as many people dancing as possible in the lead up to the event, throughout the week itself and also to encourage people to keep dancing year round.
The first Big Dance happened in 2006 and featured the 90 minute BBC1 TV programme Dancing in the Streets. The campaign will take place every two years in the run up to the Olympics: 2008, 2010 and 2012.

Festival of Flight 2008

London Luton helps young people reach for the stars!

‘Festival of Flight – Ultimate Skills, Open Spirit’

On 20th June ‘Festival of Flight in Luton’ was launched at London Luton Airport by Glyn Jones, Managing Director, London Luton Airport, together with Margaret Moran, MP, Kelvin Hopkins, MP and Cllr Khtija Malik. 

‘Festival of Flight – Ultimate Skills, Open Spirit’ is a photo documentary exhibition produced by the Heartstone organisation working with a range of partners. The project celebrates the thrill and passion of flight which brought together people of every background, race and culture across the world when pilots first reached for the skies. The exhibition begins with legends and stories about flying from countries around the world and ends with a feature about the advances in aircraft design and new aircraft that are being developed for aviation in the future. Festival of Flight is supported by London Luton Airport.
 

The project aims to give young people in Luton the chance to create the final part of the Festival of Flight exhibition. Over the course of the coming year 10 groups will use imagination and creativity to present their vision for the future of aviation through a stunning visual display. The full exhibition, that will include the contributions made by Luton’s young people, will be ready by Summer 2009.

For the young people of Luton the Festival of Flight brings another exiting opportunity as one of the team will fly a glider/trainer aircraft as part of the project. The lucky pilot will then become the local presenter for Luton’s project and take a first step into the world of flying; a pioneer for others to follow. The project looks to involve students from all backgrounds including Muslim, black and other minority and ethnic groups and hopes for interest from both boys and girls. For the girls, particularly those of Asian background, this project has a further role in challenging stereotypes and encouraging new career choices and new opportunities.

Heartstone is delighted to be working with London Luton Airport on the Festival of Flight project. The airport welcomes the opportunity to support such a fantastic and creative event to celebrate aviation and show case flying to local people of all backgrounds, races and cultures.

Glyn Jones, Managing Director, London Luton Airport commented ‘It is a great pleasure to be involved with such a unique project. London Luton Airport sits at the heart of a growing, vibrant and diverse community. Through the publication of our Community Engagement Strategy we have set out our commitment to develop our involvement with the local community and see this project as a great addition to the variety of projects already underway in 2008.”
 

Summer Scheme

29th August 2008

Summer Fun For Local Kids Thanks To London Luton Airport

Over the summer period London Luton Airport provided funding for the Ashcroft High School Summer Scheme for pupils.  

Slip End Youth Centre

Airport recognises the importance of local youth centre

17th September 2008

London Luton Airport has made a donation of £2,500 to Slip End Youth Centre to provide ongoing funding for the facility. A cheque was handed over by the Airport’s Community Relations team, attended by local residents as well as County Councillor Richard Stay, Parish Councillors Janet Crawley, Steve Fuell, Ken Crossett, Tracey Burgess and Andy Calvert, Executive Director of the Luton & Bedfordshire Youth Association.

Notes to Editors:

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomsonfly, SkyEurope, Aer Arann, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

As well as outlining the Airport’s priorities for the next five years, the document also summarises its commitments for 2008, which include the publishing of a revised environmental policy, practical support for at least 20 local community projects and the development of a schools outreach programme.
 

Airport Fitness Day

Friday, 12th September 2008 saw the launch of an exciting initiative aimed at helping staff get fit and healthy at London Luton Airport.

‘Fit for Business’ at London Luton Airport is part of a National Recognition Scheme for Workplace Health designed specifically to support organisations looking to embed workplace health and well-being into their company strategy. The two year scheme focuses on five elements - Physical activity, Healthy eating, Mental health, Smoking cessation and Alcohol reduction.

 

Adam Divney, Community Relations Executive, London Luton Airport said of the event; ‘The level of participation from the staff and the response that has been given to the advice and information provided by all of our partners has exceeded our expectations. Staff have commented on how bringing such information into the workplace has given them the kick start they needed in choosing a healthier lifestyle, whether that be to stop smoking or to take more regular exercise.’

Pictured Left to Right: Mark Chapman, London Luton Airport, Emily Clarke and Beverley Pratt Luton tPCT

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Notes to Editors:

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomsonfly, SkyEurope, Aer Arann, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena- the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

As well as outlining the Airport’s priorities for the next five years, the document also summarises its commitments for 2008, which include the publishing of a revised environmental policy, practical support for at least 20 local community projects and the development of a schools outreach programme.

Meet the Buyer

23rd October 2008

Suppliers vote Airport ‘Meet the Buyer’ a roaring success

London Luton Airport held its first Meet the Buyer event on 16th and 17th of October 2008, hosted in conjunction with Luton Borough Council, The Chamber, Business Link and the Federation of Small Businesses. The event was organised to give local businesses the opportunity to showcase their services to Airport companies.

Feedback from those that attended ‘Meet the Buyer’ has been overwhelmingly positive with many businesses indicating their meetings had been successful and some even concluding deals with Buyers on the spot. Over 500 appointments were held at the event between 100 suppliers and 25 airport ‘buyers’. Additionally through generous donations made by attending suppliers £10,000 was raised for the London Luton Airport Charity of the Year ‘The East Anglian Air Ambulance’.

‘Meet the Buyer’ is part of London Luton Airport and Luton Borough Council’s commitment to work closely with local business networks, the local authorities and sub-regional partners to enhance local supply chain activity. The event has shown the benefits of procuring goods and services on a more local basis, helping local businesses and employment levels, as well as potentially bringing additional environmental benefits. It has also highlighted the breadth and quality of small businesses present in Luton and the wider sub-region.

Glyn Jones, London Luton Managing Director said “London Luton Airport is committed to making a positive contribution towards the regeneration and growth of Luton and the sub-region. We believe that our success has been built, and is most sustainably maintained, on a foundation of strong relationships between the airport and its communities. We have been delighted with the reaction of the local business community to ‘Meet the Buyer’ and the positive feedback we have received from all involved. We look forward to the event generating real financial value for all parties involved.”

Luton entrepreneur, Shiraz Jessa, attended ‘Meet the Buyer’ and said ‘I came along not really sure of what to expect; I have been really impressed with the scale of the event with so many buyers from large companies based at the airport ready and eager to meet and talk with local businesses about their products and services. The meetings I have had today all present real opportunities for my business and I am confident will lead to contracts, some suppliers I spoke to even reached agreement to do business with buyers on the day!’

For more information contact
London Luton Airport Press Office on: 07714 728035
pressoffice@ltn.aero

Photographs of the event are available on request. 
 

Notes to Editors:

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomsonfly, SkyEurope, transavia.com, Aer Arann, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena- the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

As well as outlining the Airport’s priorities for the next five years, the document also summarises its commitments for 2008, which include the publishing of a revised environmental policy, practical support for at least 20 local community projects and the development of a schools outreach programme.

Black History Month

2nd October 2008

X-Factor star headlines Black History launch


Black History Month in Luton was launched with a spectacular display of dance, poetry and music at London Luton Airport on Friday 26th September. Thrilled passengers just could not help joining with the festivities that included a headline performance by Brenda Edwards – former X-Factor contestant and now award winning West End musical star. 

Adam Divney, Community Relations Executive, London Luton Airport said ‘Tonight’s event reflects the rich and diverse culture that makes up the town of Luton. We are delighted to host the launch of Black History Month and put on such a show for our passengers, everyone has had a fantastic time.”

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Notes to Editors:

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomsonfly, SkyEurope, Aer Arann, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena- the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

As well as outlining the Airport’s priorities for the next five years, the document also summarises its commitments for 2008, which include the publishing of a revised environmental policy, practical support for at least 20 local community projects and the development of a schools outreach programme.

 

Phoenix Players

27th November 2008

London Luton Airport offers a lifeline to local theatre group

London Luton Airport are on standby to rescue one of Luton's oldest and best loved amateur dramatic societies, The Phoenix Players, to save them from extinction.

For the first time in 52 years The Phoenix Players have had to shelve their latest production at The Library Theatre due to lack of funds. Since rehearsals stopped for their November show they have been energetically fund raising but still have a shortfall to put on a new show in May 2009.
 

Notes for editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports with passenger numbers nearing ten million in 2007, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch Scheduled, Aer Arann, Thomson Airways, Transavia.com SkyEurope, First Choice, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena- the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which sets out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

As well as outlining the Airport’s priorities for the next five years, the document also summarises its commitments for 2008, which include the publishing of a revised environmental policy, practical support for at least 20 local community projects and the development of a schools outreach programme.
 

Employee Volunteering

Airport Volunteers Get Stuck In

19th December 2008

London Luton Airport staff rolled up their sleeves recently and got stuck in to two local volunteering challenges as part of the Airport’s commitment to its Community Engagement Strategy.

For more information please contact:
Adam Divney 01582 395035
London Luton Airport Community Update communityupdate@ltn.aero

Notes to Editors:

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest Airports with passenger numbers nearing ten million in 2007, an increase of nearly 400 per cent over the last decade. Employing close to 500 staff, the Airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch Scheduled, Aer Arann, Thomson Airways, transavia.com, SkyEurope, Flybe and Thomas Cook operate from the Airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe and Africa.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena- the Spanish national Airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which sets out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.

As well as outlining the Airport’s priorities for the next five years, the document also summarises its commitments for 2008, which include the publishing of a revised environmental policy, practical support for at least 20 local community projects and the development of a schools outreach programme.

In 2008 London Luton Airport participated in various community projects including supporting Slip End Youth centre, Luton Mela and the Ashcroft High School Summer Scheme, whilst also hosting events such as Big Dance 2008, the launch of Black History Month 2008 and B:Fest.
 

Calibre Audio Library

17th April 2012

Airport Trust Fund Boosts Library Service Volunteers

Local volunteers working with Buckinghamshire based charity Calibre Audio Library have been given a boost with their training costs thanks to a grant from the London Luton Airport Community Trust Fund.

Calibre Audio Library works to improve the quality of life for people who are blind, partially sighted, physically disabled or dyslexic, by bringing them the pleasure of reading through a subscription-free, nationwide postal service of recorded books. The charity received a £1000 grant from the fund to support training costs for its volunteers who help to administer the valuable library service.

Linda Adams, Calibre’s Head of Library Operations, said: “We are very grateful for this support from London Luton Airport, which will help us to train and support the volunteers who make such a tremendous contribution to our operation. Without them, we couldn’t meet the demand for our library service from thousands of print-disabled people.”

The London Luton Airport Community Trust Fund supports a range of local charities and community groups and the operator has committed £50,000 to the fund in 2012. The Trust Fund provides support for local community initiatives and seeks to support the long term prosperity of the local community.

For further details on the fund, visit the Community Trust Fund section of this website or contact

London Luton Airport Press Office – press.office@ltn.aero

Notes to Editors
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried 9.5 million passengers in 2011. The Airport directly and indirectly employs over 500 and 8,000 staff respectively, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel. 

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Lingus Regional, EL AL, Blue Air, Flybe and Adria Airways operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

London Luton Airport Operations Limited, through its parent company TBI Limited, is owned jointly by the leading international infrastructure provider abertis Infraestructuras S.A. (with a 90 per cent shareholding) and the international business arm of Aena, the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, Aena Desarrollo Internacional S.A. (with a 10 per cent shareholding).

London Luton Airport has been nominated by the Mayor of London as one of 35 locations to host Olympic London Ambassadors. The Airport is expected to be a significant transport hub for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, welcoming travelling athletes and guests attending the events. London Luton’s close proximity to London and excellent rail link to St Pancras International will make it one of the fastest and most convenient gateways to the Games.

 

Community Trust Fund 2012

23rd February 2012

Airport Operator commits £50,000 for Community Trust Fund in 2012

The operator of London Luton Airport has committed to a further £50,000 for its Community Trust Fund in 2012. Established in 2009, the fund was set up to provide support for local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.

This year’s fund is open to applications from groups in Luton, Stevenage, Central Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Aylesbury Vale and St Albans district - which includes Harpenden. The fund is independently administered by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation and grants are awarded by its Grants Panel which undertakes monitoring and evaluation to ensure the grants deliver significant impact in the social, environmental and economic life of the community.

In 2011 the £50K Community Trust Fund continued to make a valuable contribution to the local community. 43 grants were made, supporting a range of local charities and community organisations.

Since 2009 £131,000 has been distributed to 101 groups. The Foundation has calculated that there have been over 4,800 direct beneficiaries and over 97,800 indirect beneficiaries of the scheme. The fund seeks to support the long term prosperity of the local community and we are pleased that 67% of groups have stated a grant from the Trust Fund has helped their long term sustainability.

Local youth homeless charity LAMP was one of the groups that received funding in 2011. Karen Rabjohn from the charity said "Lamp would like to sincerely thank London Luton Airport for supporting their football team. A homeless young person often feels isolated and alone, their self esteem and motivation is at rock bottom. This compounded with financial restrictions and cultural differences often mean that many LAMP clients who want to participate in sport, and particularly football, are excluded from doing so. The LAMP football team allows these young men to feel included and on an equal level with other young men in society. It helps form friendships and social bonds. This grant will directly help many more young homeless men to have a focus and move forward in their lives."

For further details on the new fund, visit the Community Trust Fund section of this site.

2011 Annual Report Published

3rd April 2012

London Luton Airport publishes 2011 Community Engagement Report

The operator of London Luton Airport today published its Community Engagement Annual Report for 2011. Summarising the Airport’s achievements in 2011, the report also outlines new challenging commitments for the Community programme in 2012.
Successes in 2011 included:
 

• £50,000 committed through the Airport Community Trust Fund to sponsor 43 local projects
• The launch of the innovative ‘Get into Airports Programme’ with the Prince’s Trust and other Airport companies, supporting 11 young people to gain valuable training and work experience
• £30,000 raised for local welfare charity NOAH Enterprise
• A 12% increase in total recycling as a proportion of total waste generated versus 2010
• A 17.3% decrease in total potable water usage, from 2008 to 2011
• Development of the London Luton Airport Apprenticeship Programme, welcoming an intake of three apprentices

Glyn Jones, London Luton Airport’s Managing Director said: Our business has an important role to play in our local community and we are proud of the contributions that the Airport has made in 2011. We will work with key stakeholders to ensure we continue to contribute positively to the local community and we look forward to making progress in this area in 2012 as we strive to be the best neighbour we can be.’
 

London Luton Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy represents the Airport’s formal commitment to the local community, economy and environment. Read the 2011 Community Engagement Annual Report  and learn more about the challenging targets set for 2012 visit the 'publications' section of this website to view the document. 

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Notes to Editors
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried 9.5 million passengers in 2011. The Airport directly and indirectly employs over 500 and 8,000 staff respectively, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.
easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Lingus Regional, EL AL, Blue Air, Flybe and Adria Airways operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.
London Luton Airport Operations Limited, through its parent company TBI Limited, is owned jointly by the leading international infrastructure provider abertis Infraestructuras S.A. (with a 90 per cent shareholding) and the international business arm of Aena, the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, Aena Desarrollo Internacional S.A. (with a 10 per cent shareholding).
London Luton Airport has been nominated by the Mayor of London as one of 35 locations to host Olympic London Ambassadors. The Airport is expected to be a significant transport hub for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, welcoming travelling athletes and guests attending the events. London Luton’s close proximity to London and excellent rail link to St Pancras International will make it one of the fastest and most convenient gateways to the Games.
 

NOAH Enterprise

30th January 2012

London Luton Airport raises £30,000 for NOAH Enterprise

2011 was a successful year for London Luton Airport, working in partnership with local social welfare charity NOAH (New Opportunities and Horizons) Enterprise, to raise a magnificent total of £30,000.

Airport staff members undertook a range of activities to support NOAH as their Charity of the Year including volunteering, a quiz night, charity collections, clothes recycling, cake baking and carol singing. A notable highlight was November’s “Big Help Week”, a community-wide appeal which encouraged local people to donate unwanted quality saleable items which could then be resold in NOAH’s charity shops.

Jim O’Connor, Chief Executive at NOAH Enterprise said:

“The association has been immensely rewarding in so many ways for NOAH. Above all, the involvement of members of London Luton Airport’s staff team in various ways has, on every occasion, been a cause for joy. From the involvement of staff who provided hands-on support whether in decorating or professional advice, and those who have visited and taken the opportunity to see something of what we do and been affected by that, the relationship has been first class and it has been a real pleasure, and something we will treasure, to be involved with.”

Sian Pearce, Community Relations Executive at London Luton Airport said:

‘It’s fantastic that we were able to work to support NOAH with a range of activities to either raise funds or give practical help. NOAH provides such a valuable service to the local community; we are delighted to have raised such a fantastic amount to support their work. Thank you to all Airport colleagues for their tireless support and dedication in supporting this cause”.

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For more information please contact:
London Luton Airport Press Office – press.office@ltn.aero


Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried 9.5 million passengers in 2011. The Airport employs over 500 staff, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air and Flybe operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.
 

Charity Partnership

10th January 2012

London Luton Airport announces Sue Ryder as New Charity Partner for 2012 and 2013

The public has voted Sue Ryder as the new London Luton Airport Charity Partner for 2012 and 2013. The Airport has pledged an initial donation of £5,000 to the charity and employees will work closely with the team at Sue Ryder to involve staff and passengers in fundraising activities throughout the year.

Sue Ryder has been providing life enhancing care for its patients and their loved ones in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire for the last 40 years. Funds raised from the partnership will go towards supporting Sue Ryder’s valuable care in the community at the charity’s specialist care centres, Stagenhoe and St John’s Hospice. Stagenhoe is a 44 bedded residential unit that cares for people with complex neurological conditions such as Huntington’s disease, brain injury and multiple sclerosis. St John’s Hospice is a 15 bedded hospice that provides specialist palliative care for people with cancer, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and other life-changing conditions.

Siân Pearce, Community Relations Executive at London Luton Airport said: "We are delighted that the public has chosen Sue Ryder as the new London Luton Airport Charity partner. The poll received over 7000 votes with Sue Ryder securing 38% of the vote to become our new charity partner. We would like to thank the other charities for their participation and staff, passengers and the public for voting. We are looking forward to working with Sue Ryder this year and next to support their valuable work in the community.

Paula Priestley, Area Fundraising Manager at Sue Ryder said: “This is a wonderful achievement for Sue Ryder and it gives us the opportunity to raise our profile within the local and wider community. This will certainly be a very exciting two year partnership and we are very much looking forward to working with London Luton Airport. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.”

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For more information please contact:
London Luton Airport Press Office – press.office@ltn.aero  


Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried almost 9 million passengers in 2010. The Airport employs over 500 staff, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air and Flybe operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.


Sue Ryder

Founded in 1953 by Lady Ryder, Sue Ryder is a national charity providing health and social care services in local communities. It provides compassionate and expert care to people with long-term and end of life needs in 7 hospices, 7 residential care centres and people's homes. The charity also supports families, friends and carers.

Sue Ryder is committed to improving standards in long-term and end of life care and has an ongoing programme of innovation and research.

Sue Ryder’s retail and fundraising activities raise vital voluntary income to support Sue Ryder provide care from current services as well as expand and develop more community-based services. Sue Ryder relies also on volunteering support and has over 8000 volunteers supporting its cause.

www.sueryder.org  
 

Prince's Trust

12th January 2012

Young people flying high at London Luton Airport with Prince’s Trust

L - R standing: Claire Merrick - Prince's Trust, Priya Bangey, Erim Haider, Rubel Ahmed, Ben Merritt, Ashley-Louise Sinclair, Tony East, Laura-Jane Latto, Kieran Underwood, Samid Hussain, Paul Longshaw - Prince's Trust
Front: Darshna Nathu, James Lynam

Five unemployed young people aged 18 –25 from Bedfordshire have successfully landed jobs after completing a Prince’s Trust “Get Into Airports” programme held at London Luton Airport . The programme started with two weeks intensive training in First Aid, CV coaching, interview and presentation skills. A further two weeks were spent completing work placements, both in the Airport Company and with its business partners, such as First Capital Connect, Costa Coffee and DHL. Last year more than three in four young people helped by The Prince’s Trust moved into work, training or education.

At a presentation to mark the end of the programme, the group shared its experiences in front of an audience of more than 60 people including Cllr Don Worlding, Mayor of Luton, Graham Ball Regional Director of The Prince’s Trust and Glyn Jones, Managing Director of London Luton Airport.

Before Kieran Underwood, 20, got involved with The Prince’s Trust, he was unemployed and looking for an opportunity to develop a career in a practical field. During one of his visits to the JobCentre Kieran heard about The Prince’s Trust “Get into Airports” course and jumped at the opportunity to take part in the programme. He said: ‘The programme has been amazing, the Trust was really supportive and I felt really lucky to get specialist training from companies such as DHL and the Airport Fire Service. I did my work placement with the Airport Cargo Centre and Airfield Operations Team. It was great to work in one of the behind the scenes roles and I’m proud that I was trusted with a role which came with responsibility for helping to keep the aerodrome safe. I’ve now been offered a job at the Airport which I’m thrilled about as there is so much opportunity here it’s the first step to my new career. The course changed my life and I can’t thank the Prince’s Trust enough for helping me get this far. Without them I’d probably still be unemployed”.

Sian Pearce, Community Relations Executive, London Luton Airport, said: “It has been a pleasure to facilitate this training with youth charity The Prince’s Trust. To see so many young people develop their skills and start to realise their own potential within just four weeks was incredible. Thanks must also go to APCOA, Europcar, Costa, First Capital Connect, Aelia and DHL for their help in delivering the programme”.

The other young people on the programme will now receive six months mentoring by The Prince’s Trust to help them find work.

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For more information please contact:

London Luton Airport Press Office – press.office@ltn.aero  

or

Visit the "Projects" section of this website.

Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried almost 9 million passengers in 2010. The Airport employs over 500 staff, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air and Flybe operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.


Prince’s Trust

Youth charity The Prince's Trust helps change young lives. It gives practical and financial support, developing key workplace skills such as confidence and motivation. It works with 13-to-30-year-olds who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. The Prince of Wales’s charity has helped more than 650,000 young people since 1976 and supports 100 more each day. Last year, more than three in four young people supported by The Trust moved into work, education or training. In April 2011, Fairbridge became part of The Prince’s Trust. The new united organisation will help 50,000 young people this year. Last year The Prince’s Trust helped more than 4,000 disadvantaged young people in the East Midlands.

 

Draft ASAS Consultation

3rd January 2012

Last chance to comment on Draft Airport Surface Access Strategy

London Luton Airport invites members of the public to register feedback on its draft Airport Surface Access Strategy during the consultation period, which opened in November and has been extended to 5pm on 6th January 2012.

The draft document outlines how London Luton Airport proposes to further improve access to and from the Airport with the use of sustainable transport options for both passengers and employees.

Further information about the consultation process can be found at www.london-lutoninthecommunity.co.uk where a copy of the document is available to download.

James Shearman, Environment Manager at London Luton said “In conjunction with our transport stakeholders through our Airport Transport Forum, we are proud to publish this draft Airport Surface Access Strategy for public consultation. In recent years London Luton Airport has seen a positive shift towards the use of more sustainable forms of transport by employees and passengers. This Airport Surface Access Strategy intends to build on this good work and we encourage feedback from airport users and members of the public during the consultation period.”

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For more information please contact: London Luton Airport Press Office - press.office@ltn.aero

To access the public consultation document, please use the menu on the left

Click on Community Engagement Policies

Click on Environment

Click on the Surface Access tab on the menu at the top of the page

Scroll to the bottom of the page to access the PDF

 

BIG Help News

7th December 2011

Luton’s Community Spirit Ensures BIG Help Week Success

Luton showed its community spirit during BIG Help Week for NOAH Enterprise and helped raise much needed funding to support the town’s homeless this winter.

The initiative was launched jointly between London Luton Airport and its Charity of the Year, NOAH Enterprise, as a community-wide appeal to local people to donate any unwanted quality saleable items which could then be resold in NOAH’s charity shops.

Donations from schools, church groups and businesses arrived by the bag full day after day and volunteers were kept busy sorting and preparing the goods for sale at NOAH’s High Town Charity Shop and the NOAH Furniture Warehouse, Church Street.

Jim O’Connor, Chief Executive of NOAH Enterprise said “At this time of year, conditions can be especially harsh for those living on the streets of Luton. Last year our night shelter helped around 60 people survive the winter who may not have survived otherwise. BIG Help Week has raised awareness for our work and the goods generously donated will raise essential funds to provide help to those who need it most”.



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For more information please contact:

London Luton Airport Press Office – press.office@ltn.aero
Or
NOAH Enterprise - 01582 484001 www.noahenterprise.org


Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried almost 9 million passengers in 2010. The Airport employs over 500 staff, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air and Flybe operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.


NOAH Enterprise is a charity which seeks to help the most disadvantaged in the local community. Particularly, it is concerned with providing a practical, empowering and caring service to people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, and others who are marginalised and socially excluded.

 

Keech Hospice Care

19th January 2011

London Luton Airport raises over £42,000 for local charity Keech Hospice Care

London Luton Airport wishes to congratulate its employees for raising over £42,000 for local charity Keech Hospice Care as their Charity of the Year for 2010. This total surpassed 2009’s excellent effort by a considerable margin, when £36,000 was raised for the same charity.

Airport employees were active throughout the year supporting the charity, through a variety of fundraising and volunteering events including a midnight walk, quizzes, raffles, cake baking, volunteering and two employees even undertook a trek to India to raise much needed funds for the hospice.

Mike Keel, Interim Chief Executive at Keech Hospice Care said:

‘Keech Hospice Care has been delighted at the support we have received from London Luton Airport as their Charity of the Year for 2009 and 2010. The Hospice relies on the support of the community and the businesses in our area to be able to provide vital care and support to the families who need us and airport employees have raised an astonishing sum through their enthusiasm, commitment and energy. On behalf of the patients, families and staff at Keech Hospice Care, I would like to thank everyone involved at the Airport and I wish them every success with their new chosen charity.’

Sian Pearce, Community Relations Executive at London Luton Airport said:

‘London Luton Airport has thoroughly enjoyed working in partnership these past two years with Keech Hospice Care, whose dedication and hard work provides a vital service to the community. We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Airport employees who have shown commitment and enthusiasm in raising such a large sum of money for this worthwhile local cause.’

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For more information please contact:
London Luton Airport Press Office – 07714 728035
press.office@ltn.aero
 

Notes to Editors
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried almost 9 million passengers in 2010. The Airport employs over 500 staff, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air and Flybe operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.
 

Luton’s Best Awards 2010

London Luton Airport was the proud sponsor of the ‘Community Project of the Year’ award at the 2010 Luton’s Best Awards. The cream of Luton was celebrated at a prestigious ceremony at the Luton Hoo Hotel on Thursday 2 December. The Luton’s Best Awards 2010 recognised the unsung heroes and achievers in the town.

Organised by the Luton Forum and supported by Luton Borough Council, the non profit-making event was run at no cost to the town thanks to 25 local sponsors who gave their financial support.
MC for the evening was journalist John Stapleton who kept everything flowing as a total of 16 awards were handed out.
Cllr Hazel Simmons, chair of the Luton Forum, was delighted to have the opportunity to publicly say thank you to the many exceptional people.
She said: “We received more than 400 nominations for the 16 categories and the judging panel, made up of our sponsors, had a difficult time to shortlist let alone choose the winners.
“The standard of entries was of such a high quality that in my view all of these people are winners and contribute to making Luton a great place to live, work and visit. They say Britain’s got talent; I believe that a great deal of it is in Luton.”

The 16 category winners were:
Community Project of the Year – SNAP
Child of Courage – Charlotte Horn
Luton in Harmony – Zuzia Briggs
Think Luton Think Success – Monty Panesar
Community Business Person – Karen Godfrey
Lifetime Achievement – Richard Turney
Keeping Luton Safe – Luton Street Pastors
Young Achiever – Kelly Alston
Best Fundraiser – Mariana Brown
Outstanding Act of Bravery – Ilir Memishi
Adult Achiever – Sabath Shazia
Community Company of the Year – Stepping Stones
Innovation/Innovator – 2K Manufacturing Ltd
Service with a Smile – Sharon Johnson
Leisure and Culture – High Town Art for All
Environmental Achievement – Paul Rodell

For more information and photographs of the event visit www.luton.gov.uk/lutonsbestawards

London Luton Airport Networking Breakfast

18th November 2010

London Luton Airport encourages local businesses to think sustainably

London Luton Airport held a Networking Breakfast with a difference on 10th November 2010, in conjunction with Resource Efficiency East, Luton Borough Council, The Bedfordshire and Luton Chamber of Commerce, Central Bedfordshire Council, Business Link, University of Bedfordshire and the Federation of Small Business.

The event was organised to give local businesses the opportunity to meet representatives from Airport companies and to learn about making their businesses more resource efficient.

Over 100 local companies attended to hear speakers give practical advice on more effective business resource use and an insight into the international operations of DHL.

Additionally, through generous donations made by those attending more than £1,000 was raised for Keech Hospice Care, London Luton Airport’s Charity of the Year.

The Networking Business Breakfast is part of London Luton Airport’s commitment to work closely with local business networks, the local authorities and partners across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire to enhance local supply chain activity.

Glyn Jones, London Luton Airport’s Managing Director said “The Airport sits at the heart of the local business community and has a responsibility to that community. It is encouraging to see so many companies represented and for us to be able to do our part to encourage business within the region”.

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Photographs of the event are available upon request

For more information please contact:
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Fit for Business

Over 120 members of staff participated in a range of activities, highlights included:

Improving fitness on the Dance Mats
Access to advice on managing debt
Free Massages
Blood Pressure Testing
Free Fruit Smoothies
Advice on stopping smoking

Sian Pearce, Community Relations Executive for London Luton Airport said: ‘Employees have been really receptive to the scheme and have had the chance to increase their participation in physical activity and eating healthily. This has great long term benefits for individuals and the Airport as a whole’

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For more information contact
London Luton Airport Press Office
07714 728035
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Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 9 million passengers in 2009, employing over 500 staff, the Airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson, EL AL, Blue Air, Aer Arann and Flybe
operate from the Airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.
 

2010 Annual Report Published

18th April 2011

London Luton Airport publishes 2010 Community Engagement Report

London Luton Airport has published its Community Engagement Annual Report for 2010. Summarising the Airport’s achievements in 2010, the report also outlines new and more challenging commitments for the Community programme in 2011.

Successes in 2010 included:
• Raised more than £42,000 for local charity Keech Hospice Care
• Established a Community Tours programme which welcomed over 600 visitors on educational tours in 2010
• Increased recycling rates to 22% of total waste between 2009 and 2010
• Reduced C02 emissions from Airport controlled buildings by 7% between 2008 and 2010
• Co-ordinated the raising and distribution of £25,000 worth of aid for Pakistan flood victims
• Committed £50,000 through the Airport Community Trust Fund to sponsor 32 projects
• Created a formal work placement programme for apprentices

Glyn Jones, London Luton Airport’s Managing Director said
“Management and staff at London Luton Airport are extremely proud of the contributions that the Airport made for our local community in 2010. We look forward to continuing this good work in 2011.”

London Luton Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy represents the Airport’s formal commitment to the local community, economy and environment. Read the 2010 Community Engagement Annual Report online and learn more about the challenging targets set for 2011 the "Publications" section of this website.

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For more information please contact:
London Luton Airport Press Office – 07714 728035
press.office@ltn.aero

Notes to Editors
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried almost 9 million passengers in 2010. The Airport employs over 500 staff, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air and Flybe operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.
 

Sponsorship of the Business Champions Awards

In October 2011 London Luton Airport was the proud sponsor of the the East of England Business Champions Awards. The awards showcased the very best small enterprises in the East of England.
London Luton Airport’s sponsorship of the awards demonstrated our commitment to supporting the development of the local economy, in line with its Community Engagement Strategy objectives.
London Luton Airport’s category, ‘Enterprising Business Award’ was won by ‘The book midwife’.

Earth Hour 2011

23rd March 2011

Lights Out for Earth Hour at London Luton Airport

In support of Earth Hour 2011 London Luton Airport will be switching off lights for one hour, including its illuminated logo on the front of the terminal building, from 8.30pm on Saturday 26th March.

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for the hour to take a stand against climate change. One year later Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries/territories participating. Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest ever with a record 128 countries and territories joining the global display of climate action. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off.

London Luton Airport has taken a proactive approach towards managing onsite energy use for many years and has committed to an environmental policy that sets out to continuously review and improve its performance in this area. The full policy, along with more information on all community and environment projects can be found on this website, please visit our Environment section.

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Charity of the Year 2011

Community Trust Fund 2011

17th February 2011

Airport commits £50,000 for Community Trust Fund in 2011

London Luton Airport has committed to a further £50,000 for its Community Trust Fund in 2011. Established in 2009, the fund was set up to provide support for local community initiatives that positively contribute towards the aims and objectives of the Airport’s Community Engagement Strategy.

This year’s fund is open to applications from groups in Luton, Stevenage, Central Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Aylesbury Vale and St Albans district - which includes Harpenden. The fund is independently administered by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation and grants are awarded by its Grants Panel.

In 2010 the Grants Panel made 32 awards supporting local projects across the region, helping to transform lives locally and deliver social, environmental and economic progress in the community.

Team Luton Swimming Club was one of the groups that received funding in 2010. Gary Jesson, from the club said ‘Team Luton was delighted to receive a grant from the London Luton Airport Community Trust Fund. The grant greatly assisted the newly formed swimming Club in completing a number of merger projects including a ‘fun’ launch event and it helped to subsidise the purchase of a new team shirt for all members so we could unite under one new identity from the start.’

Sian Pearce Community Relations Executive at London Luton Airport said ‘We would like to thank the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation for ensuring the fund made such a positive impact in 2010. We hope it will continue to provide important help to local community groups in 2011, and to this end, we have committed a further £50,000 to fund a range of projects.’

For further details on the new fund, visit the Airport’s community website at www.londonlutoninthecommunity.com/Communitytrustfund/

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Notes to Editors
London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried almost 9 million passengers in 2010. The Airport employs over 500 staff, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air and Flybe operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.
 

NOAH Volunteering

31st October 2011

Airport Volunteers Revamp NOAH Welfare Centre Shop

A charity shop within NOAH Enterprise’s Park Street Welfare Centre has undergone a revamp, courtesy of London Luton Airport’s staff volunteers.

The shop, which provides necessary clothing for Welfare Centre users, is heavily used and was in desperate need of a refresh. A team of five volunteers from various Airport departments took up their brushes and gave the store a bright new look. Once new flooring has been laid, the shop can be restocked and continue to provide essentials for those who need them.

The Welfare Centre is open 365 days a year and is used by over 1,000 people.

Jim O’Connor, Chief Executive of NOAH Enterprise said “This is just one example of the tremendous support that we are receiving from London Luton Airport, for those among the town’s most deprived. Their staff volunteer team brought willing enthusiasm, skills, and huge energy all wrapped in happy smiles. The end result is a pleasant environment in which those who use our services can choose the clothes they need.”

Louise Ross, from the Airport’s Marketing Team commented “We gave just a few hours to help decorate this shop, but it will make so much difference to NOAH and enable them to continue their excellent work at the heart of the Welfare Centre. It was a pleasure to be involved”.

London Luton Airport employees undertake volunteering activities across the local community, working with schools, community groups and charities as part of its wider community relations programme.

Pictured L - R: Louise Ross, Yanina Van Der Logghe, Chris Olloman, Marie Sadler, Rob Staunton

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MIND Volunteering

11th October 2011


 

Airport volunteers transform facilities at Bedfordshire and Luton Mind

The team volunteered to give a facelift to one of the activity rooms at the charity’s Dumfries Street premises by repainting the room in bright modern colours.

The renovation of the room will provide a fresher, smarter area for members of the community who use the facilities for a range of activities. The room is also being developed as an Information Point for the general public to access wellbeing information and support.

Sian Pearce, Community Relations Executive at London Luton Airport and one of the willing volunteers, said ‘It was a worthwhile day, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole team. The room looks so much brighter and we were delighted to have the opportunity to improve the environment for Mind service users.’

Jo Overton, Centre Facilitator at Bedfordshire and Luton Mind said: “We are all so pleased with how fresh and clean our activity room looks. Thanks to London Luton Airport volunteers many people will now benefit from using a very pleasant space”.

London Luton Airport employees undertake volunteering activities across the local community, working with schools, community groups and charities as part of its wider community relations programme.

Pictured L to R: London Luton Airport employees Sian Pearce, Terrie George, Nick Orwin,

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High Flying Pupils at London Luton Airport

Pupils from Saint Joseph’s Catholic Junior School in Luton have unveiled a striking focal piece of design work for London Luton Airport’s Chapel and Multi Faith Prayer Room.

The final artwork was inspired by students from schools across Luton, as a result of a design competition to create a picture which reflected the themes of ‘travel, faith, prayer, worship and unity under God’ for both the Prayer Room and Chapel, used by passengers and staff, as a place for reflection and prayer. The competition was deemed a great success with over 100 entries submitted from primary and secondary schools across Luton.

The winning entries which formed the collaborative design work were submitted by:

· Junior winner: Laelite Huggins, St Joseph’s Roman Catholic School, Luton

· Junior runner up: Swetha Lakshminarayanan, Hillborough Junior School, Luton

· Junior second runner up: Rosy Tambwe, Hillborough Junior School

· Secondary winner: Ellie Chittenden, Putteridge High School, Luton

· Secondary runner up: Annie Thomas, Putteridge High School, Luton

Reverend Michael Banfield, Senior Chaplain at London Luton Airport said: ‘We were delighted to welcome pupils from St Joseph’s Roman Catholic School to unveil the new prayer room picture. We were impressed by the quality of work submitted and would like to thank all of the schools who participated in the competition. We are sure that the picture will be enjoyed for many years to come by both our passengers, staff and found to be helpful to personal reflection.’
 

London Luton Airport Thanks Groups

29th March 2010

London Luton Airport thanks Community Groups who raised aid for Pakistan Flood Victims

London Luton Airport has hosted a presentation to thank the 21 Luton based community groups who, working alongside the Airport, raised £25,000 of aid in just three weeks for Pakistan flood victims.

The presentation was attended by staff from the Airport, including Community Relations Executive Sian Pearce and Managing Director Glyn Jones who presented certificates of thanks to representatives of the community groups involved.

London Luton Airport launched the appeal in November 2010 to help flood victims in Pakistan and local people were encouraged to donate dried food items and new blankets to centres throughout the town. Airport staff and community volunteers then co-ordinated the packaging of aid parcels which were flown directly to Pakistan by Pakistan International Airways.

The Luton-wide collection was a fantastic success with over £25,000 worth of aid collected, amounting to over 14 tonnes of relief items. The Ummah Welfare Trust, a registered charity, took responsibility for distributing the goods in Pakistan, ensuring the aid reached the places where it was most needed. Food packages were distributed to 556 of the most vulnerable families in the Nowshera and Charsadda regions of Pakistan, whose homes had been washed away and who are now living in makeshift camps in the region.

Communities groups involved in the appeal included Bury Park Community Resource Centre, Farley Community Centre, Saints Community Centre, Hockwell Ring Community Centre, Raynham Way Community Centre, Bushmead Community Centre, Luton in Harmony, Putteridge Junior School, Oakwood Primary School, William Austin Junior School, Beech Hill Primary School, London Luton Airport Cargo Centre, Luton Sixth Form College, Barnfield, Luton Council of Faiths, Luton Council of Mosques, Inspire FM, Ummah Welfare Trust, SK Foods, Rabia Education Trust, Unleashing Potential.

Glyn Jones, Managing Director of London Luton Airport said:

‘We at London Luton Airport want to thank all the people and groups involved in the Pakistan Flood Victims appeal for the fantastic efforts they made in raising £25,000 of aid in just three weeks. The speed with which the whole community responded meant that aid could quickly be transported to the most needy in Pakistan and is a testimony to the civic spirit of all Lutonians.’


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Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried almost 9 million passengers in 2010. The Airport employs over 500 staff, is a key economic driver for the region and a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson, Aer Arann, EL AL, Blue Air and Flybe operate from the airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

 

Welcome to Luton

26th July 2011

‘Welcome to Luton’ winners unveiled at London Luton Airport

Six talented pupils from schools across Luton will have their artwork displayed in London Luton Airport’s Gateway Gallery this summer, offering arriving passengers an opportunity to find out what the children of Luton consider the best bits of their town.

The artwork has been produced as a result of a design competition run by Wacom Europe, Active Luton and London Luton Airport. Children were asked to create a picture which celebrated the best parts of Luton whilst welcoming passengers to the Airport. Year 5 and 6 pupils from Luton’s primary schools were invited to take part in the project which was delivered by Active Luton teachers. Wacom provided “Bamboo Pen and Touch” tablets enabling the children to create pictures electronically.

The judging panel of local dignitaries and business people selected the winning entries which are now on display until the end of August in the Gateway Gallery in the Arrivals area at London Luton Airport. The winning school will receive £3,000 worth of creative and interactive technology provided by Wacom.

As part of the awards ceremony the pupils were presented with certificates by World Boxing Champion Billy Schwer, former Luton Town Footballer Kevin Nicholls and Kelvin Hopkins, MP for Luton North.

The winner was:
• Lewis Bland, Year 5, The Meads Primary School

The runners up are:
• Dawud Tabor, Year 6, Farley Junior School
• Eloise McGeady, Year 5, The Meads Primary School
• Klaudia Bieganska, Year 6, Downside Junior School
• Rehanna Sabir, Year 6, Farley Junior School
• Rezwan Miah, Year 6, Farley Junior School

Lewis said: “I really enjoyed the project”.

Toni Chivers, Active Education Manager for Active Luton, said: ‘Active Luton was delighted to work with local schools on this project. The children were so enthralled in the competition and developing their drawing with the Bamboo tablet and were really enthusiastic about their favourite parts of their home town”.

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Our photo shows the winners with L - R

Tony McCool – Channel Manager,Wacom Europe
Billy Schwer- Former British, Commonwealth, European and World Boxing Champion
Kelvin Hopkins, MP Luton North
Kevin Nicholls- Former Luton Town Football Player
Rupert Lawrie, Commercial Director, London Luton Airport

Luton In Harmony

The aim of the programme is to invoke local civic pride and confidence, and has the potential to improve the economic, environmental and social well-being of borough residents.

Cllr Hazel Simmons, chair of the Luton Forum and leader of Luton Borough Council, said "Response to the Luton in Harmony campaign has been so fantastic that we have already had to order new supplies of the unique badge and pledge card.

"The people of Luton are demonstrating that they share our determination for the voice of the majority to be heard above that of a vocal minority, and we welcome the support of key organisations in the town such as London Luton Airport.

"We are especially keen that people arriving in Luton are made immediately welcome, and also get the opportunity to learn more about how strongly we value diversity in our town."

Glyn Jones, Managing Director said: ‘London Luton Airport sits at the heart of a diverse and vibrant local community. We have over 8000 people employed at the Airport and we are proud that our staff can act as ambassadors for this scheme and promote a positive reputation for the town. Airport staff are perfectly placed to promote the ‘Luton in Harmony’ pledge to the thousands of visitors welcomed to Luton everyday through the Airport, allowing the scheme to reach further afield.’

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Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s largest airports and carried over 9 million passengers in 2009, employing over 500 staff, the Airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for ‘low cost’ or ‘no frills’ air travel.

easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson, EL AL, Blue Air, Aer Arann and Flybe
operate from the Airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.

The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder.

In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport’s formal commitments to the community up to 2012. The strategy focuses on three action areas, ‘A Better Environment’, ‘A Vibrant Neighbourhood’ and ‘A Growing Economy’, identifying priority programmes in each one.
 

Gym For Heroes

27th July 2011

Fundraising Firefighters Incredible “Gym For Heroes” Challenge

Three serving members of the London Luton Airport Fire & Rescue Service completed a gruelling 12 hour endurance charity challenge and have raised in excess of £2,200 for “Help for Heroes” as part of the “Gym for Heroes” nationwide fundraising event.

Paul Renforth, Ryan Reynolds and Matt Bryan worked out continuously for 12 hours last Friday 22nd July, on three pieces of gym fitness equipment and received donations from passing passengers and colleagues. The challenge began at 5am and ended shortly after 5.30pm – allowing for equipment changeovers.

The three firefighters covered a distance between them of 700kms – the distance from Luton to Amsterdam and back again. They also lost a stone in weight between them but most importantly, they collected £2,230 during the event. This total will now be added to online donations they have received and the total is expected to top £3,500.

Donations are still welcome at www.bmycharity.com/lutonairportfirefightersgym4heroes

 
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