London Stansted Airport is buzzing with anticipation for its busiest summer ever, expecting a record-breaking 4.3 million passengers to travel through during the school holidays. Over the next six weeks, the airport is set to welcome an average of 97,000 passengers daily, heading to popular destinations such as the Spanish Costas, Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Dubai, Portugal’s Algarve, Turkey, and the Greek Islands. Additionally, tens of thousands of international visitors will use Stansted as their gateway to explore London and the East of England.
To ensure a smooth start to their journeys, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport with ample time, check-in online, and familiarize themselves with the security procedures. Stansted has introduced several new and improved amenities in preparation for the summer rush. The new Café Bar in the Satellite Two gate area and the first grab-and-go food and drink unit allow passengers to pick up hot snacks at any time. The main departure lounge has been enhanced with new toilet facilities, extra water fountains, and refurbished seating areas. Outside the terminal, a high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging hub and two new drive-thru food outlets have been added on the main road in and out of the airport.
Stansted has also launched the ‘Save Money. Holiday Better.’ booklet just in time for the summer holidays. This booklet offers passengers special money-off deals, free gifts, and exclusive kids-eat-free vouchers as part of the terminal shopping experience. Passengers can download the booklet online or pick it up at various points around the terminal.
Jonathan Fowler, London Stansted’s Chief Operating Officer, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming busy summer, stating that the airport has seen record-breaking passenger numbers every month this year. He attributes the anticipated high volume to the UK’s recent weather and the appeal of London Stansted’s diverse flight offerings, including destinations in Europe and beyond. Fowler emphasizes the dedication of the airport staff and partners in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey for all passengers.
As the peak summer holiday getaway gets underway, Stansted remains committed to providing a positive and enjoyable airport experience, ensuring passengers get their holidays off to the best possible start when choosing to fly from London Stansted.
