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Airport cyclists saddle up for hospice charity challenge
News • Jul 12, 2017 16:38 BST
LLA staff set out on a four-day cycle ride to Amsterdam to raise money for charity partner Keech Hospice Care.
Airport Trial Aims to Reduce Aircraft Noise
News • Jun 28, 2017 15:38 BST
A new trial is expected to result in a reduction of noise from aircraft arriving at London Luton Airport (LLA) - benefiting those living under the flight path in Stevenage and the Chiltern villages.
Search is on for LLA's next charity partner
News • Jun 27, 2017 16:46 BST
London Luton Airport is inviting submissions from local charities to become its official charity partner. The application process is now open and the successful organisation will be supported by the airport for the duration of 2018 and 2019.
LLA chaplaincy service celebrates 30th anniversary
News • May 31, 2017 17:41 BST
London Luton Airport is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the airport’s chaplaincy. Established in 1987, LLA’s multi-faith chaplaincy team offers assistance to anyone who may need it, regardless of their faith, 365 days a year. As well as emotional support and comfort, the chaplaincy provides spiritual facilities and places to pray.
Laying the foundations for local business success
Blog posts • May 16, 2017 16:34 BST
LLA is making its biggest ever investment to transform the airport. The redevelopment will increase capacity by 50% to 18 million by 2020 and deliver a more efficient and enjoyable experience for passengers. But the effects will not be felt only by the millions of passengers who choose to travel through LLA. Local businesses – like Ryebridge - will reap the benefits too.
LLA Jobs Fair a huge success
News • May 04, 2017 10:25 BST
London Luton Airport and event partner, Luton Borough Council, played host to a hugely successful jobs fair. The event drew over 800 people to Venue Central in Luton.
Over 200 local jobs on offer at London Luton Airport Job Fair
News • Apr 13, 2017 09:44 BST
London Luton Airport (LLA) will be hosting a jobs fair on Wednesday 3 May, showcasing over 200 vacancies available at the airport. The event is being held in. partnership with Luton Borough Council, Luton Job Centre Plus and Community Interest Luton
Sharing Success
Blog posts • Mar 31, 2017 14:25 BST
2016 was the most successful year in LLA's long history. Passenger numbers increased by 18.5% to 14.5 million, we welcomed more airlines, added dozens of new routes and embarked on an ambitious redevelopment. Before a single spade was placed in the ground we made a firm commitment to ensure our local communities share in the benefits of our transformation.
400 Local Job Opportunities at London Luton Airport’s Inaugural Careers Fair
News • Oct 06, 2016 13:45 BST
London Luton Airport (LLA) and event partner, Luton Borough Council, played host to a hugely successful jobs fair yesterday. The airport’s first ever careers event drew over 937 people to the UK Carnival Arts centre in Luton, comfortably exceeding expectations.
New report highlights London Luton Airport’s contribution to the local community
News • Feb 24, 2016 10:00 GMT
• More than £120,000 raised for charity partner Sue Ryder over two years • Employment partnership with The Prince’s Trust gets 32 local young people into work • LLA’s Community Trust Fund awarded grants totalling £50,000 to community groups
Keech Hospice Care checks-in for airport charity partnership
News • Jan 14, 2016 10:01 GMT
London Luton Airport (LLA) has announced Keech Hospice Care as its new charity partner for 2016 and 2017.
London Luton Airport and Sue Ryder celebrate partnership
News • Jan 04, 2016 11:13 GMT
Over £120,000 raised for Bedfordshire care centre. Fundraising target exceeded by 50%
LLA opens new multi-faith Prayer Room
News • Nov 23, 2015 11:55 GMT
London Luton Airport (LLA) has opened a new multi-faith airside Prayer Room which is available for staff and departing passengers to use around the clock.
How just one click can make a difference in your community
News • Oct 13, 2015 13:55 BST
London Luton Airport (LLA) has today launched an online vote in its search find to find its next charity partner.
London Luton Airport launches Back To School competition
News • Sep 28, 2015 09:55 BST
London Luton Airport (LLA) is giving children across the Three Counties the chance to win £1,000 for their school while developing their knowledge of European countries in an exciting new educational initiative in partnership with Fun Kids Radio called Penguin Explorers.
Airport cyclists saddle up for £30,000 charity challenge
News • Jun 15, 2015 12:40 BST
The countdown to the London Luton Airport charity cycle challenge has begun. A team of 29 will cycle for from Luton to Brussels over 3 days to raise in excess of £30,000 for the Airport’s charity partner Sue Ryder, St Johns Hospice.
London Luton Airport wins Business Charity Award
News • May 20, 2015 09:51 BST
London Luton Airport (LLA) has won a prestigious Business Charity Award in recognition for its work in supporting local young people into employment.
Jobs, funding and local partnerships key to London Luton Airport’s community engagement success
News • May 13, 2015 16:20 BST
London Luton Airport has today published its 2014 Community Engagement report which highlights the Airport’s success working with the community to create tangible benefits for local people and local businesses.
By Royal Appointment: HRH Duke of Kent visits London Luton Airport
News • Jan 30, 2015 14:48 GMT
HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Kent visited London Luton Airport (LLA) yesterday to see first-hand how the Airport’s £100m investment programme will improve services for passengers and benefit local communities.
Airport celebrates Prince’s Trust programme success with Flying Start Award
News • Nov 19, 2014 14:32 GMT
London Luton Airport is honoured to have sponsored the Flying Start Award at The Prince’s Trust’s regional ‘Celebrate Success’ Event held on Wednesday, 12th November, at The Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage.