Introduction and History - London Luton Airport
handles over 6 million passengers per annum a year via budget airlines like
Easyjet, Britannia Airways and Monarch Airlines. It has flights to over sixty
regional and scheduled destinations. In 1938, Luton Airport was opened by the
Right Honourable Kingsley Wood. The airport was owned by the Borough of Luton.
During World War Two, the airport sheltered 264 Fighter Squadron as well as
planed from the Percival Aircraft Company (who also manufactured military and
civil aircraft). In 1952 the airport had a new control tower for civilian
flights as holiday 'packages' abroad became more realistic and affordable. The
Government recognised Luton airport is an integral part of its transport
strategy in its White Paper. Preparations were started by the airport's
committee to take London Luton Airport into the 1990s with the ability to
receive five million passengers per annum. Between 1992 to 1996 a new air
traffic control tower and terminal was opened. In 1989 over four million
passengers went through Luton airport. Also an £80 million investment
programme was implemented. put in place. In 2000, the airport chapel was
opened. The airport is located 30 miles north of London.
Facilities - Airport facilities include web enabled
phones, ATM's, a lost property office, children’s play centre, baby care
rooms, chapel, amusement centre, and an airport spectators viewing area. The
terminal has 60 check in desks and overhead digital passenger information
systems. . The airport has a Travelex and 4 Bureaux de Change points in the
terminal. . Disabled facilities include adapted toilets, induction loops,
information points, wheelchairs, disabled parking, a porter service, dedicated
parking spaces close to the terminal, and specially designed toilets.. .
Food - the main food outlets inside the airport are
as follows: -Bar des Voyageurs offers coffees, pastries, sandwiches, soft
drinks, bottled beers, mixers and minerals. Bewleys Express Café/Bar provides
coffees, teas and hot chocolate as well as cakes, pastries, sandwiches and
baguettes. Burger King sells breakfast meals and main meals. Costa - Costa
offers a selection of coffees, teas and hot chocolate along with bottled beers
and lagers. Hot food snacks are also available such as panninis, bagels,
croissants and toasties, as well as a wide range of cakes, pastries,
sandwiches and baguettes. Est Bar Est - Chic bar offering delicious simple
food and drink, amidst a wonderland relaxed atmosphere. Freshly prepared
cocktails, juice combinations, Italian coffee and a delicious selection of
antipasti platters. Est Restaurant - provides pizza, pasta, sandwiches and
salads. | Food Village - offers baguettes, snacks, beverages and croissants.
Millies Cookies sells cookies and cakes and muffins. Prêt a Manger offers
sandwiches, salads and baguettes. Starbucks - provides breakfast and lunch and
snacks. The Juice & Bagels Store - provides nutritious juice and bagels. The
Real Food Company provides buffet style food.
Shops - the main shops inside the airport are as
follows: Shops at the airport include:- Accessorize - sells bags, cosmetics
and fashion items. | Boots - sells health and beauty products for personal
care, skin care and hair. | Cotton Traders - provides casual clothes for both
men and women. Dixons sells electrical products. Gamegrid offers electronic
entertainment and games. Impulse sels dvd's, music and videos. | Monsoon -
sells women's clothing. | Sunglass Hut - offers sunglasses and watches | The
Travel Galleria - sells perfume, cosmetics and confectionery. Tie Rack - sells
mens and ladies neckwear. WH Smith - offers books and magazines.
Connecting Airlines - the main airlines that fly to
and from this airport are Luton airport provides flights for the following
airlines:- Aer Arann Aer Arann, BA CitiExpress, easyJet, First Choice, flybe,
flyhelios, Monarch, Ryanair and Thomson.
Car Parking - Short term parking is located next to
the airport terminal building for drop off and collection. Long term parking
is designed for stays of five days of more.
Business Travellers - The Aviance Executive Lounge
is located in international departures lounge area. It provides fax, internet,
phone and conferencing facilities as well as newspapers and complimentary
drinks and snacks.
Getting There and Local Travel Connections - getting
there by road is simple... To get to the airport, take M25 J21, then M1 north
to J10 and follow the signs to the airport. From the East take te A1 to the
A505 dual carriageway and follow the signs to the airport. . The main train
connections are as follows: Regular rail services to central London take
twenty five minutes. Thameslink operates trains between London and Luton
Airport Parkway train station taking about thirty five minutes journey time. .
To reach the airport by taxi . To use either bus or coach to get there
Local Tourist Attractions Near to Luton International
Airport - Local attractions Luton include Stockwood Craft Museum
displaying of Bedfordshire rural life, Luton Museum & Gallery of pre-history
to the present day and the Woodside Animal Farm.
Airport Contact Details - the website address is
http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/ and you can call them on ((0)1582 405 100).
The official website for London Luton Airport - London Luton Airport is one of
London's major Airports. Luton Airport offers both scheduled and charter
flights to a wide range of European and UK destinations. Home to Britannia
Airways, Monarch Airlines, easyJet and Ryanair, with enhanced airport shops
and passenger services.. The address of the airport is Navigation House,
Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9LY. The airport codes are ICAO Code:EGGW and the
IATA Code:LTN
Guide to Luton International Airport