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London Luton Airport supports Luton in Harmony Pledge

Published: 12 March 2010

London Luton Airport welcomed Cllr Hazel Simmons, Leader of Luton Borough Council, to an event launching the ‘Luton in Harmony’ pledge to Airport employees. Airport employees were invited to sign up to the scheme and wear their badge, whilst at work and in their own communities.

'Luton in Harmony' aims to build a positive reputation for the town by celebrating its diversity and promoting understanding within all its communities.

The badge staff have been asked to wear is 'Luton in Harmony's' symbol, while the pledge that employees have signed up to says that supporters will:

. wear the Luton in Harmony badge with pride - and tell people what it means
. make friends with people from different backgrounds - and learn about their values
. and promote their own beliefs in a spirit of peace and harmony.
 
The aim of the programme is to invoke local civic pride and confidence, and has the potential to improve the economic, environmental and social well-being of borough residents.

Cllr Hazel Simmons, chair of the Luton Forum and leader of Luton Borough Council, said "Response to the Luton in Harmony campaign has been so fantastic that we have already had to order new supplies of the unique badge and pledge card.
 
"The people of Luton are demonstrating that they share our determination for the voice of the majority to be heard above that of a vocal minority, and we welcome the support of key organisations in the town such as London Luton Airport.
 
"We are especially keen that people arriving in Luton are made immediately welcome, and also get the opportunity to learn more about how strongly we value diversity in our town."

Glyn Jones, Managing Director said: 'London Luton Airport sits at the heart of a diverse and vibrant local community. We have over 8000 people employed at the Airport and we are proud that our staff can act as ambassadors for this scheme and promote a positive reputation for the town.  Airport staff are perfectly placed to promote the 'Luton in Harmony' pledge to the thousands of visitors welcomed to Luton everyday through the Airport, allowing the scheme to reach further afield.'


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L - R: Airport employees James Nanton, Simon Harley and Aisha Sadiq sign the pledge.

For more information contact
London Luton Airport Press Office
07714 728035
pressoffice@ltn.aero

Notes to Editors

London Luton Airport is one of the UK's largest airports and carried over 9 million passengers in 2009, employing over 500 staff, the Airport is a major economic driver for the region, as well as a major base for 'low cost' or 'no frills' air travel. 
 
easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch, Thomson, EL AL, Blue Air, Aer Arann and Flybe
operate from the Airport, departing to over 90 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia, with onward connections to Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Beijing and Bangkok via Tel Aviv.
 
The Airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which Abertis Infraestructuras, a leading European infrastructure provider, is a 90 per cent majority shareholder and Aena Internacional, the international business arm of Aena - the Spanish national airport and air traffic control organisation, is a 10 per cent shareholder. 
 
In January 2008 London Luton Airport launched its Community Engagement Strategy, which set out the Airport's formal commitments to the community up to 2012.  The strategy focuses on three action areas, 'A Better Environment', 'A Vibrant Neighbourhood' and 'A Growing Economy', identifying priority programmes in each one. 

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