News from March 2009

EL AL launches flights from London Luton

Published: 26 March 2009

London Luton Airport is pleased to announce the launch of EL AL flights from London Luton to Tel Aviv. Israel’s flag carrier will operate the service 6 times a week with flights due to begin from Sunday 3rd May 2009.

London Luton Airport Managing Director, Glyn Jones, said "We are delighted EL AL has chosen London Luton for the new Tel Aviv service. The airport offers exceptional convenience to passengers, with improved road access and a great rail service running from central London to Luton Airport Parkway in 20 minutes.  We will provide EL AL passengers with a fast and efficient airport experience and a choice of products and services to enhance their journey."

Uri Danor, EL AL CEO, UK, Ireland and Northern Europe said: "We are excited about our new venture and are working closely with London Luton to launch the service in May.  The flight timings are particularly good for passengers as our departures and arrivals will be at times when the airport is at its quietest enabling swift boarding and disembarkation. We will be using B767 aircraft offering both Business and Economy cabins with full meals and drinks services.  The services are ideal for both leisure and business travellers."

Flights will leave London Luton from Sunday to Thursday at 12.15 and arrive in Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport at 19.05. On Fridays the departure is at 09.45 with arrival at 16.35. The return flight will leave Tel Aviv Sunday to Thursday at 07.30 arriving at 10.50. On a Friday the flight arrives at London Luton at 08.50.

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For more information please contact:
London Luton Airport Press Office - 07714 728035
press.office@ltn.aero
 

Notes to Editors
 
London Luton Airport is one of the UK's largest airports now carrying over 10 million passengers, 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 Airways, SkyEurope, Aer Arann, EL AL, Flybe, transavia.com and Thomas Cook operate from the airport, departing to over 95 destinations including services to Europe, Africa, and Asia.
 
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. 

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