London Luton Airport (LLA) predicts almost 900,000 passengers are set to pass through the airport over the Easter half-term school holiday [1] with around 50,000 passengers taking off on Good Friday to make the most of the long weekend. 

Easter remains an incredibly popular time for travellers to plan a getaway with friends or family according to LLA data, with short-haul jaunts and beach breaks a top choice for those seeking a change of scenery. European cities such as Barcelona, Budapest, Dublin, Lisbon, and Paris are among the trending destinations, with the balmy temperatures of Amman, Cairo, Marrakech, and Sharm El Sheikh also proving popular for longer vacations. The choice and frequency of flights available from LLA is also fuelling surging demand among ‘holi’dayers’ looking for hassle free 24-hour trips that make the most of time off from work.

Clare Armstrong, Head of Guest Experience at London Luton Airport, commented: “Easter is always a popular time for people to travel and this year is no exception. As we all know, the UK has had a bit of damp, grey start to the year and our predicted passenger numbers underline the strong demand for travel to sunnier climes or those seeking new experiences. Everyone at London Luton Airport is primed for what will be a very busy fortnight and our focus, as ever, is to provide a simple and friendly passenger experience for everyone passing through the airport.”

Thanks to a multi-million investment in the terminal experience, LLA offers an expansive choice of over 40 shops and restaurants to suit every taste and budget including sushi specialist Yo!, Italian diner Nolito and Black Sheep Coffee. Passengers can also visit the terminal’s most recent additions, premium gift store Discover London, and an eye-catching new LEGO store featuring a dedicated ‘build-a-mini-figure’ area – an airport first.  

Travellers will also be able to enjoy a host of exclusive Easter offers [2] from participating shops and restaurants. Aelia Duty Free is offering up to 30% reductions on selected fragrances and chocolate, whilst free kid’s meals are available with every adult main course ordered at Nolito. The Smithfield, Yo! And Hawker Bar are offering free drinks for children with kid’s meals and exclusive breakfast bargains are also available from Black Sheep Coffee and Breakfast Box. The LLA Guest Experience team will also be handing out activity packs for families travelling with younger children.

As the busiest travel period of the year to date, LLA is advising passengers to arrive in plenty of time and to take advantage of the variety of transport options available including airport bus services and the Luton Airport Express, a dedicated rail service that enables passengers to travel from central London to the terminal in around 30 minutes. Short, mid and long-stay parking facilities are also available.

LLA’s bumper Easter getaway will bring a successful first quarter to a close, with the airport set to tip one million passengers for the third consecutive month. A slew of passenger enhancements are set to land this year including a second premium passenger lounge and several new restaurants including a spectacular mezzanine bar and diner. 

Work is also progressing on the £20 million refurbishment of the security hall that will feature state-of-the art body scanners and CT scanner technology to enable faster processing times and an enhanced passenger experience. 

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Notes to editors

[1] Passenger numbers are based on the half-term dates for Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire (Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April)
[2] T&Cs apply

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/

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