Tags: East Midlands Airport

East Midlands Airport best for Christmas travel according to new study

A new study from airport chauffeurs service SCS Chauffeurs has revealed that East Midlands Airport is the best airport to fly from this Christmas season. Overall, the percentage of cancelled flights from East Midlands Airport in December was 0.27%, representing just 9 cancelled flights in the last three years. East Midlands tied with Belfast Airport […]

East Midlands Airport is ready to keep the flights on this winter

With the summer season now behind us, East Midlands Airport is ready for dealing with freezing conditions so customers can still jet off without disruption for their winter breaks. Planning for the impact of winter weather conditions on airport operations starts in the summer months to ensure that whenever it arrives, a team of Airfield […]

Air cargo growth at East Midlands Airport could lead to more than 12,000 new jobs, says study

East Midlands Airport is poised to bolster its pivotal role in powering UK trade, with tens of thousands of jobs and billions in economic value set to be unlocked by growth in its cargo operation. A new study has shown EMA has a unique combination of strengths that make it perfectly placed to support increased […]

One Air commences Boeing 747 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport  

One Air, the British cargo airline, has commenced operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The central UK airport will now be a regular origin and destination point for One Air’s Boeing 747-400 freighter services connecting Asia and Europe as well as for ad hoc global charter services. “East Midlands Airport has a lot of important […]

Mobility scooters now available at East Midlands Airport

Four new mobility scooters at East Midlands Airport (EMA) will make it easier for disabled and older passengers to move around the airport. The scooters have been provided by National Mobility Hire which is the UK’s largest supplier of fleet mobility services. Passengers can collect the scooters at the assisted travel desk in the check-in […]

Land your next job at East Midlands Airport’s recruitment fair

Wide range of vacancies available across the airport operation Fifteen separate businesses will promote vacancies at East Midlands Airport’s jobs fair on Saturday 4 February. Hospitality providers, airlines and ground handling firms have opportunities as well as the airport itself which is recruiting customer-facing roles in its security, car parking, and assisted travel teams. More […]

East Midlands Airport’s ‘one-stop’ cargo network connects businesses in the Midlands to 185 cities globally

East Midlands Airport’s (EMA) global cargo connectivity is powering businesses in the Midlands to a competitive advantage, according to newly commissioned research. The impact of the UK’s largest dedicated air cargo operation benefits the whole of the UK, but businesses across the Midlands are the big winners thanks to the airport’s direct global connectivity. The […]

East Midlands Airport to hold first in-person jobs fair since start of pandemic

Hundreds of roles available from security to hospitality East Midlands Airport (EMA) will hold its first face-to-face jobs fair in two years on Saturday 26 February 10am – 2pm in its check-in hall. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic and, instead, the airport has been running virtual events as part of […]

Consumer demand and cost of sea-freight drives growth in air cargo at East Midlands Airport

Aviation Minister, Robert Courts MP, described East Midlands Airport (EMA) as “a key facilitator of UK trade”, during a visit as the gateway gears-up for a record-breaking festive freight operation. The Minister visited EMA’s cargo operation yesterday evening, one of the airport’s busiest nights of the year in the run-up to Christmas. More than one […]