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East Midlands Airport is increasing its charges for rapid drop off directly outside its terminal

East Midlands Airport is increasing its charges for rapid drop off directly outside its terminal

East Midlands Airport is increasing its charges for rapid drop off directly outside its terminal The charge has remained unchanged and among the lowest of UK airports at £5 for 15 minutes for the past five years. It is to go up to £8 for ten minutes from 3pm on Tuesday 29 September in response to significant inflationary pressures and ongoing investment requirements. · The Rapid Drop Off area offers a premium space just steps from the check-in hall for customer convenience. · An alternative free arrangement is available, with free parking for up to an hour in a long-stay car park ten minutes’ walk to the terminal. · Last year the Rapid Drop Off area benefitted from investment in an improved layout and...
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East Midlands Airport has been declared Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards

East Midlands Airport has been declared Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards

East Midlands Airport has been declared Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards The win was announced at an awards ceremony in London last night (Thursday 1 October) where Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander was the keynote speaker. East Midlands Airport’s winning submission was based on a successful year in which: · Passenger numbers were held at around 4m · The express air cargo operation remained the busiest in the UK, with cargo growth representing a third of all air cargo growth in the UK · Extensive improvements were carried out throughout the terminal and on the airfield as part of an ongoing £120m investment programme to enhance the customer experience · Customer satisfaction increased...
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Security experience at East Midlands Airport is best in UK and in Europe’s top 20

Security experience at East Midlands Airport is best in UK and in Europe’s top 20

Security experience at East Midlands Airport is best in UK and in Europe’s top 20 Customers are so pleased with the ease of East Midlands Airport’s improved security arrangements that they have ranked it number one in the UK and among the top 20 in Europe. Image: East Midlands Airport Press Office The impressive achievement among participating airports in a worldwide survey is thought to be down to a combination of a new and welcoming security area fitted with next-generation scanning equipment and a cohort of experienced security staff instilling a customer-focused approach in new recruits. East Midlands Airport has achieved the UK number one spot among airports taking part in the globally recognised Airport Service Quality (ASQ)...
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A taste of Italy now available ahead of flights at East Midlands Airport with opening of new restaurant

A taste of Italy now available ahead of flights at East Midlands Airport with opening of new restaurant

A taste of Italy now available ahead of flights at East Midlands Airport with opening of new restaurant A new restaurant has been officially opened at East Midlands Airport, bringing Italian cuisine to customers alongside a wide range of other improvements throughout the terminal. Terracotta has opened in time for the busy 2026 summer season and brings a fresh new look and dining experience for airport customers as they wait for flights to their favourite holiday spots across Europe and north Africa. At 652 sqm, it occupies one of the largest units at East Midlands in a prominent position in the departure lounge, close to boarding gates. It provides seating for up to 185 customers with a contemporary Italian-inspired design to allow...
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EMA Best In UK For On Time Flight Perfomance - BHX Worst

EMA Best In UK For On Time Flight Perfomance - BHX Worst

I saw this article on line which shows BHX is the worst airport in the UK for delays: UK's best and worst airports for flight delays revealed - full list Packing your bags and planning a holiday this summer? Check out which airport might be the best to travel from and what might be the worst when it comes to delays. news.sky.com I think this is really bad as one of this things I expect from a regional airport vs LHR for example is that it will be less hassle and fewer delays. As it says in the article BHX also says "In addition to flight delays, many departing passengers were forced to spend several hours in long queues for check-in and security." I've seen this first hand and and I know this is a real problem for the airport and...
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East Midlands Airport unveils vision to unlock full cargo potential

East Midlands Airport unveils vision to unlock full cargo potential

East Midlands Airport unveils vision to unlock full cargo potential • Proposals could help support 21,300 jobs by 2043 • Four airport sites including Freeport tax sites earmarked for development • Developments could meet an estimated 54% growth in demand for express air freight East Midlands Airport today unveiled plans that could create more than 20,000 jobs by making land around its runway available for development. The blueprint for growth aims to unlock East Midlands Airport’s full potential as the UK’s most important air cargo hub and help to meet a predicted 54% growth in demand for its unrivalled cargo services over the next twenty years. The proposals were unveiled today (May 21) at UKREiiF, the UK’s...
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High flying jobs available at EMA in the New Year

High flying jobs available at EMA in the New Year

High flying jobs available at EMA in the New Year A whole host of jobs will be up for grabs at East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the New Year, with a jobs fair connecting jobseekers with employers in two months’ time. People’s thoughts might go to pilots and cabin crew as airport-related jobs, but there’s plenty of other roles at EMA, including in the hospitality industry – from the bars and restaurants in the terminal to a number of hotels on site – as well as security officers, customer ambassadors, ground handling crew and jobs with cargo operators. The jobs fair will take place on Wednesday 5 February in the airport’s check-in hall and it will give visitors the opportunity to find out more about a career in aviation by speaking...
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Runway upgrades taking place at East Midlands Airport during no-flights periods

Runway upgrades taking place at East Midlands Airport during no-flights periods

Runway upgrades taking place at East Midlands Airport during no-flights periods East Midlands Airport is undertaking a series of scheduled closures to carry out upgrades to its runway, taxiways and other parts of the airfield to ensure the ongoing safety and effectiveness of its passenger and cargo operations. Three sessions before the end of the year and a further six in the new year have been coordinated with airlines and timed to coincide with periods when there are no flights and the airport can close with no impact on customers. The runway, taxiway and aircraft stands handle around 200 passenger and cargo flights a day which take a toll on the wear and tear of the airfield assets. Essential maintenance routinely takes place on...
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Assisted Travel service supporting EMA’s customers gets top national rating

Assisted Travel service supporting EMA’s customers gets top national rating

Assisted Travel service supporting EMA’s customers gets top national rating The Assisted Travel service which helps people to enjoy an effortless experience at East Midlands Airport (EMA) has been given the top rating by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the fifth year running. EMA has been rated ‘very good’ by the CAA in its latest report on airport accessibility published today (August 7th). The CAA established its Airport Accessibility Framework a decade ago, setting standards for how passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility should be treated. In today’s report, the CAA highlights EMA for carrying out customer satisfaction surveys which show high levels of responses and a ‘very good’ rating for scores for both...
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