• Significant progress in car park dismantling and preparations for the rebuild 
• New temporary drop-off zone to be established closer to the Terminal  

London Luton Airport (LLA) is continuing to progress on improvements to benefit passengers travelling to and from the airport.  

Six months after the fire that destroyed one of LLA’s main car parks, the airport is forging ahead with a major reconstruction project that will begin once the final stage of the structure’s dismantling is complete and the remaining vehicles are removed.  

Over 60%* of the car park has now been dismantled and 75%* of the 1,300 vehicles affected have been removed by salvage experts on behalf of insurers. Clearance of the structure is on track and is expected to complete next month. 

A large quantity of material is being recycled, with over 790 tonnes* of metal from the demolition process taken for recycling so far, and all concrete waste crushed and reused as hardcore fill wherever possible.  

The rebuild of the new four-storey car park will start later this year. The replacement car park will accommodate 1,940 vehicles and feature a ground level drop-off zone to provide passenger drop-off, collection, and parking options. In addition to meeting all current fire and safety regulatory requirements, the new car park will incorporate a fire suppressant system.  
 
When completed in late 2025, LLA’s short-term car parking capacity will be restored to approximately 4,000 vehicles.  
 
As part of LLA’s ongoing efforts to further improve passenger access and convenience during the car park construction, a temporary Drop-Off Zone closer to the terminal is being developed and is expected to open this summer. In the interim period, a free drop-off and pick-up zone continues to operate from LLA’s Mid-Stay car park - a short walk to the Terminal building with a frequent shuttle bus service. 
 
Alberto Martin, CEO at London Luton Airport said: “The dismantling of the car park has been a precise and painstaking process, and its proximity to passengers, buildings, aircraft and the Luton DART railway station has added to the project’s complexity. At the same time, we are working hard to deliver a number of passenger enhancements, including a second premium passenger lounge, several new restaurants and a spectacular mezzanine bar and diner. The airport is also on track to complete a £20 million refurbishment of the security hall this summer featuring state-of-the art scanner technology to speed up security processing times, ensuring a simple and friendly passenger experience for everyone passing through the airport.”  

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Notes to Editors 

• Figures quoted in relation to car park dismantling and vehicles removal correct as of 08.04.24 
• As of 8th April 2024, approximately 790 tonnes of metal have been taken off site and recycled
• Images available upon request (please email pressoffice@ltn.aero)
   

About London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LLA) is one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million passengers in 2023.

The airport is operated by a consortium, of which the majority shareholder is AENA, the world’s largest airport operator, and InfraBridge, a leading infrastructure investment manager. Airlines include easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Tui, FlyOne, Sun Express and El Al.

The Luton Airport Express is a new dedicated train service that allows passengers to travel from central London to the LLA terminal in around 30 minutes. The Luton Airport Express runs from St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway station and connects seamlessly with the DART, an electrically powered people mover that connects to the airport terminal in less than four minutes.

In 2023, LLA was named the UK’s best airport by readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller magazine. 

Last year, LLA also became only the third major UK airport to achieve Level 4 of the globally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme, demonstrating that it is ‘transforming its operations to achieve carbon reductions in line with global climate goals’. With a maximum score of 100 and a five-star rating, LLA has been ranked as a sector leader for two consecutive years in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) benchmark of sustainability governance management and performance of major infrastructure assets worldwide.

To learn about the progress London Luton Airport is making across its sustainability programme please click here 

Further information on London Luton Airport can be found here: https://www.london-luton.co.uk/

Contact Details:

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