Airports articles
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The 15 worst UK airports for flight delays and where Leeds Bradford Airport ranks
Statistics show that the average delay for flights across all airports in 2023 was almost 20 minutes and 42 seconds. This was down from 23 minutes and 12 seconds in 2022, when the aviation sector struggled to cope with a surge in demand for holidays following the end of coronavirus travel restrictions. The analysis takes into account all scheduled and chartered departures from the 22 commercial UK airports with at least 1,000 outbound flights last year. Cancellations were not included in the...
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Oakland officials vote to rename airport San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners unanimously voted this week to change the name of Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, infuriating San Francisco officials who promised to sue over the decision. The name change will be finalized if approved in a second vote May 9. "I’m very pleased with today’s unanimous board approval, especially as a proud Oaklander myself who wants to enhance economic activity and local jobs for Oakland," Danny Wan,...
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Edinburgh Airport majority stake bought by French Gatwick Airport owner VINCI for £1.27 billion
One of the world’s leading private airport operators has acquired a majority stake in Edinburgh Airport for a reported figure of £1.27 billion. French firm VINCI Airports operates more than 70 airports in 13 countries, including London’s Gatwick Airport and Belfast International. Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has agreed to sell a 50.01 per cent stake to VINCI, and said it will retain the remaining 49.99 per cent stake and form a strategic partnership with VINCI to “continue to support...