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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

Federal Court Imposes $100M Fine on Qantas for “Ghost Flights” Scandal

In a major ruling, the Federal Court has confirmed a hefty A$100 million penalty against Qantas for its involvement in the “ghost flights” scandal. As reported by FlightGlobal.

The court found that Qantas misled consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights that the airline had already decided to cancel. Adding to the controversy, Qantas failed to promptly notify ticket holders about these cancellations.

The penalty follows Qantas’ admission of violating the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The airline agreed with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the penalty amount, aiming to deter Qantas and other businesses from similar breaches in the future.

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The ACCC emphasized that this substantial fine sends a clear message: misleading customers will lead to serious consequences, regardless of a company’s size. In addition to the penalty, Qantas has committed to paying approximately A$20 million to affected passengers who unknowingly purchased tickets for canceled flights.

This compensation comes on top of any refunds or alternative flight arrangements already provided. ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb praised the penalty, underscoring the importance of robust compliance programs red energy qantas in large corporations like Qantas.

She pointed out that Qantas has since made changes to its operating and scheduling procedures to prevent similar issues in the future.