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Luton and easyJet sign deal to double passengers
Luton Airport has signed a new 10 year deal with EasyJet, hoping to double passengers to 9m a year.
The agreement, which promises the creation of 2,500 new jobs at the airport and surrounding region, is expected to open up new business and leisure routes as well as adding additional frequency on existing routes.
But the group campaigning against Luton Airport’s expansion are looking for the low cost airline to commit to noise reduction mitigation.
It says the expansion plans are currently on hold pending a decision by the Secretary of State as to whether to "call in" the airport’s planning application or not.
Andrew Lambourne of campaign group HALE (Hertfordshire Against Luton Expansion) said: "Before adding yet more flights, we’d like to hear easyJet commit to a clear timetable for introduction of quieter airframes and engines at Luton Airport – particularly since we already know they plan to switch from Airbus A319s to the larger, heavier and currently noisier A320s in any case.
"Will easyJet also commit to avoiding even earlier departure slots and even later arrivals slots? The night-time has already been eroded to just 6 hours by aircraft noise, and people have to sleep."
Glyn Jones, managing director of London Luton Airport, said: "The creation of new jobs, the opening up of new routes and the increased frequency of flights to popular destinations is great news for the entire local region.
Carolyn McCall, chief executive of easyJet, said: "This is a substantial, long term deal with London Luton Airport – our first base and the airline’s home – which will enable us to double our size at London Luton in the next decade and add an even greater range of business and leisure destinations."
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