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Bristol Airport workers unite for Fair Tax on Flying
 

BRISTOL AIRPORT WORKERS UNITE AGAINST TAX INCREASES

3/21/2011 5:00 AM EST
Bristol Airport is calling on local MPs to back a campaign calling for a Fair Tax on Flying. In a letter to politicians from across the West of England, Airport Chief Executive, Robert Sinclair, warned against further increasing Air Passenger Duty, which already makes UK passengers the most heavily taxed in Europe.

Earlier this month leading names in the UK travel and tourism industry, including Bristol Airport,...
Cape Verde
 

CAPE VERDE ON THE MENU FOR SOUTH WEST SUN SEEKERS

2/14/2011 8:00 AM EST
Thomson adds Bristol-Boa Vista to winter holiday programme
Holiday giant Thomson has announced that flights to West African hotspot, Cape Verde, will be available next winter from Bristol Airport.

From November 2011 to April 2012 Thomson Airways will operate a flight every Tuesday to Boa Vista, the island republic’s most popular resort.

The Cape Verde islands are located in the Atlantic, over 500 miles off...
Bristol Airport in 1968
 

NEW DISPLAY SHOWCASES BRISTOL AIRPORT’S HISTORY

2/3/2011 11:58 AM EST
Archive film and photos on show in terminal
A display featuring archive film and photos of Bristol Airport dating back as far as its opening in 1930 has been unveiled. Passengers can now take a trip down memory lane before checking in ahead of departure or on arrival back in Bristol on an inbound flight.

The display, entitled ‘Our Amazing Journey’, has been compiled by Bristol Airport’s Community Relations...

BRISTOL AIRPORT BUCKS TREND AS PASSENGER NUMBERS GROW

1/31/2011 9:00 AM EST
Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport rose in 2010, with volumes up 1.8 per cent compared to 2009. Bristol was one of only two of the UK’s top 10 airports to grow in 2010.

The number of people travelling through the South West’s busiest terminal increased despite the significant disruption to European air travel caused by snow, volcanic ash and air traffic control strikes. A total of 5.7 million passengers used...

BRISTOL AIRPORT RETAINS SAFE PARKING AWARD

1/18/2011 4:00 AM EST
On-site car parks given Park Mark seal of approval
Bristol Airport has retained Park Mark Safer Parking status following a review carried out as part of a scheme set up by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). All seven on-site car parks once again met the requirements following a formal risk assessment process.

The Park Mark Safer Parking scheme is aimed at reducing both crime and the fear of crime...
Wind turbine at Bristol Airport
 

FIRST WIND TURBINE BEGINS GENERATING POWER AT BRISTOL AIRPORT

1/11/2011 11:00 AM EST
A wind turbine has been successfully installed at Bristol Airport. The vertical axis turbine is part of a pilot project to trial the use of renewable energy on the Airport site, and it began harnessing wind power earlier this month.

The Quiet Revolution qr5 is located on the approach road to the terminal building. At 20 metres in height, the wind turbine is shorter than lighting masts already in place across the...

AIRPORT APP KEEPS FLYERS INFORMED

12/13/2010 5:00 AM EST
Travel tool provides flight information and more
A new mobile app is helping passengers using Bristol Airport access travel information on the move. The Bristol Airport App, from StreamThru, puts travel tips and flight updates at the fingertips of frequent flyers and first time visitors alike.

Alerts provide updates on the status of a chosen flight, while other features include an airport guide featuring maps...

KLM’S BRISTOL SERVICE INCREASED

12/9/2010 8:29 AM EST
- KLM sees passenger figures increase and adds a fourth daily frequency -
KLM has announced a fourth daily service from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for summer 2011. Increased frequency on the popular route will further cement Bristol’s position as one of KLM’s most successful departure points on its extensive UK network. The new frequency commences on 27th March 2011 and alongside improved...
Tourism Minister at Bristol Airport
 

GIANT MURAL UNVEILED BY TOURISM MINISTER

11/26/2010 12:45 PM EST
Airport’s artwork welcomes visitors to the South West
An eye-catching piece of art designed to welcome visitors to the South West went on show today (Friday 26 November) when the Tourism and Heritage Minister, John Penrose, officially unveiled a 57 metre long mural in Bristol Airport’s new arrivals walkway.

The mural was designed by Bristol based creative agency, Halo Media, and features images of many iconic...
Checker Car drivers at Bristol Airport receive NVQs
 

AIRPORT TAXI DRIVERS PASS WITH FLYING COLOURS

10/15/2010 7:55 AM EST
NVQs provide additional reassurance to passengers
Taxi drivers at Bristol Airport have passed a specialist City & Guilds qualification with flying colours, further demonstrating the quality service available to passengers requiring transport to or from the Airport.

Over 80 drivers with Airport taxi operator, Checker Cars, have signed up for the Road Passenger Transport NVQ and 50 have already successfully...