Airlines

London Stansted Airport plans to expand the terminal and create 5,000 jobs

Today, London Stansted made known that it intended to submit a planning request for an addition to the airport’s current terminal structure. The intended plan, which, if granted, will result in a three-bay addition to the terminal building’s back, aims to improve travelers’ experiences at airports.

It will provide travelers with a larger departure lounge with new stores, bars, and restaurants, cutting-edge check-in technology, more capacity for the baggage system, and an expanded security hall with more room for security lanes equipped with next-generation scanners.

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Since the limitations on international travel were lifted last year, London Stansted has been one of the UK’s busiest airports, handling more than 26 million people. In the upcoming year, it is anticipated that Stansted will surpass pre-pandemic passenger numbers and see its busiest summer on record.

The extension will allow the airport to accommodate more travelers in the coming years and increase its capacity at peak times. The plan is the result of a thorough analysis of the options for increasing terminal capacity, and the suggestions represent the fastest and most effective way to enhance every aspect of the passenger experience at the airport while also providing the additional space needed to account for anticipated growth.

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The managing director of London Stansted, Gareth Powell, stated: “The investment we intend to make will improve facilities for all of our airlines, from short-haul low-cost to long-haul full-service carriers, enabling us to continue serving passengers in London and the East of England and providing the best possible choice of destinations during this next stage of our development.

This is an exciting prospect for our customers, airlines, employees, and the economic prosperity of the region we serve. “The terminal extension is an important part of our plans for making the best use of Stansted’s existing capacity. This will also deliver 5,000 new jobs and see the airport’s economic contribution double to £2 billion annually.”

Airlines

German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

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The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

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The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.