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Virgin Atlantic to add 14,000 extra seats from Glasgow Airport in 2014

21 May 2013

Virgin Atlantic has announced an increase in capacity of more than one third on its popular Florida flights from Glasgow Airport in 2014.

Jet2.com announces two new routes for 2014

14 May 2013

Jet2.com has further grown its network from Glasgow Airport with the launch of two new routes for summer 2014.

Glasgow Airport reports passenger growth for April 2013

13 May 2013

Passenger growth at Glasgow Airport has continued with almost 550,000 people travelling through the airport in April 2013, representing an increase of 0.4% compared to the same period last year.

British Airways officially opens new Glasgow Airport lounge

08 May 2013

British Airways chief executive Keith Williams has officially opened the airline’s new £800,000 lounge at Glasgow Airport.

Glasgow’s new Shannon service given Irish send-off

08 May 2013

Flybe’s inaugural Glasgow Airport to Shannon flight was waved off by two world champion Irish dancers.

Glasgow Airport adds Turkish North Cyprus to summer schedule

29 April 2013

Glasgow Airport is to further strengthen its 2013 summer schedule with the addition of Cyprus Premier Holidays to its long list of airlines and tour operators.

Glasgow Airport puts health and safety in the frame

25 April 2013

Glasgow Airport is putting health and safety firmly in the frame with the launch of a new initiative which will highlight the importance of maintaining a safe working environment.

Calgary and Vancouver cleared for takeoff from Glasgow Airport

24 April 2013

Canadian Affair’s summer flights from Glasgow Airport direct to Calgary and Vancouver commence on Wednesday 1 May.

Clydebank Challenge gets underway thanks to FlightPath Fund award

17 April 2013

Twelve teenagers who live under the Glasgow Airport flightpath in Clydebank have been set the task of transforming blocks of flats as part of a leading charity’s efforts to help young people gain life and work skills.

Virgin Atlantic reveals jumbo October schedule from Glasgow Airport

15 April 2013

easyJet has today announced that it will make its Glasgow Airport to Palma flights all year round from the end of October this year.

Glasgow Airport reports passenger growth for March 2013

12 April 2013

Passenger growth at Glasgow Airport has continued with over 510,000 people travelling through the airport in March 2013, representing an increase of 0.6% compared to the same period last year.

Lufthansa’s Glasgow to Düsseldorf service takes off with trade mission

08 April 2013

Lufthansa Regional’s inaugural Glasgow to Düsseldorf service has taken to the skies with representatives from the local business community who aim to promote greater ties between the two cities.

Pupils’ tourism careers get off the ground thanks to Glasgow Airport

28 March 2013

Scotland’s next generation is learning about career opportunities in one of the country’s largest and most important industry sectors thanks to Glasgow Airport.

Glasgow Youth Games check-in at Glasgow Airport

27 March 2013

Children gearing up for Scotland's largest youth games event checked in at Glasgow Airport this week.

Celtic and Rangers launch community initiative with kickabout on Glasgow Airport runway

21 March 2013

Celtic and Rangers officially launched a new community coaching initiative on the tarmac at Glasgow Airport today.

British Airways doubles Glasgow Airport lounge capacity

12 March 2013

British Airways has unveiled its new £800,000 Executive Club lounge at Glasgow Airport.

Glasgow Airport reports passenger growth for February 2013

11 March 2013

More than 423,000 people travelled through Glasgow Airport in February, representing year-on-year growth of 2.1% after adjusting for 2012 being a leap year.

Flybe ups frequency on Glasgow to Birmingham shuttle

08 March 2013

Flybe has announced it will increase the frequency of its popular midweek shuttle flights between Glasgow and Birmingham.

Glasgow Airport welcomes first Wizz Air flights

04 March 2013

Wizz Air has operated its first flights between Glasgow Airport and the Polish cities of Warsaw and Gdansk.

Glasgow Airport gears up for Commonwealth Games with £17M investment

26 February 2013

Glasgow Airport has announced details of a multi-million pound investment programme which will see it undergo a major makeover in preparation for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Jet2.com confirms return of Big Apple flight from Glasgow in 2013

21 February 2013

Jet2.com has announced its popular Christmas shopping flight to New York will operate again this year from Glasgow Airport.

Air Malta announces charter flights from Glasgow Airport

21 February 2013

Air Malta will operate weekly charter flights from Glasgow Airport to the Mediterranean island nation this summer.

Passenger numbers remain strong at Glasgow Airport

13 February 2013

Almost 412,000 people travelled through Glasgow Airport in January, meaning passenger numbers were broadly in line with the same period last year.

Airport samba stunt celebrates funding for Glasgow Film Festival

13 February 2013

More than 20 samba musicians and dancers welcomed passengers arriving at Glasgow Airport to celebrate the arrival of the ninth annual Glasgow Film Festival, which this year includes a focus on Brazilian cinema.

Firefighter Scott recognised for “outstanding” fundraising effort

13 February 2013

A Glasgow Airport employee who gives up a staggering 1,500 hours of his time every year to support a charity scooped the top prize in the company’s volunteering and fundraising awards.

Glasgow Airport helps football club get amongst the goals

05 February 2013

A football club set to launch academy classes for young people has netted eight new sets of goals from the Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund.

Flybe announces new Shannon route from Glasgow Airport

31 January 2013

Flybe has announced a new year-round service to Shannon from Glasgow Airport.

Wizz Air's low fares arrive in Glasgow

28 January 2013

Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the move of its two Scottish routes to Gdansk and Warsaw from Prestwick to Glasgow Airport from Friday 1 March.