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Airports · LutonLuton Airport raises drop-off fee to £9
London Luton Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £9 for a 12-minute stay, marking the second price hike in under a year. The airport cited a desire to promote sustainable transport, while the RAC noted a wider trend of rising charges at UK airports.
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Airports · LutonMace Consult to manage Luton Airport expansion
Mace Consult has been appointed by Luton Rising to manage the growth programme at London Luton Airport. The expansion aims to increase capacity to 32 million passengers annually and create up to 11,000 jobs.
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Airports · LutonLuton Airport crash causes severe traffic and flight delays
A crash on the M1 motorway close to Luton Airport caused severe traffic congestion and substantial delays on Monday. The incident impacted journeys to and from the airport, leading to significant disruption for travellers.
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Airports · LutonLuton Airport operations suspended for 95 minutes after lightning strike
London Luton Airport temporarily halted all operations for 95 minutes on Thursday evening due to a lightning strike impacting Air Traffic Control systems. The incident caused an estimated 30 flight services to be affected, alongside severe weather-related flooding.
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Roads & Driving · LondonM1 crash near Luton Airport blocks motorway and delays drivers for hours
A crash on the M1 motorway northbound near Luton Airport has closed one carriageway and caused long delays for drivers heading towards Hemel Hempstead. National Highways is diverting traffic, with recovery expected to take several hours.
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WorldGTR reports 43% rise in boarding falls as airports brace for August peaks
Greater Thameslink Railway has recorded 93 incidents of passengers falling while boarding trains in 2026, a 43% increase on the same period last year. The operator has issued safety warnings ahead of Gatwick and Luton airports’ busiest days, with up to 68,500 passengers expected on 9 and 16 August.
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Tube & Rail · LondonThameslink warns of 43% rise in passenger falls at London stations
Greater Thameslink Railway has reported 93 passenger falls at London stations in 2026, a 43% increase on the same period last year. The operator is urging travellers to avoid rushing, particularly those heading to Luton or Gatwick airports.
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