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KLM to resume operations from Cardiff Airport in August

KLM to resume operations from Cardiff Airport in August

KLM to resume operations from Cardiff Airport in August From 3rd August, KLM will resume operations between Cardiff Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport using an Embraer 175 aircraft, carrying 88 passengers. Throughout the summer period, passengers will have the opportunity to connect to over 100 European and intercontinental destinations via Amsterdam, offering worldwide connectivity to and from the Welsh capital. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis, KLM has been adapting its network and flight schedule in line with travel restrictions and demand. KLM flights from Cardiff have been suspended since 27th March when air travel came to a virtual standstill, with only 5% of the carrier’s global network scheduled for...
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Vueling takes off from Cardiff to Alicante today as it resumes flights to Spain from Wales

Vueling takes off from Cardiff to Alicante today as it resumes flights to Spain from Wales

Vueling takes off from Cardiff to Alicante today as it resumes flights to Spain from Wales The airline resumes its operations from Cardiff Airport today with services to Alicante In August, Vueling will re-start flights to Malaga and Palma de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca route will operate on a larger Airbus A321 aircraft, able to carry 220 passengers. Barcelona, July 16, 2020 - Vueling Airlines, a company part of International Airlines Group (IAG), re-starts its services from Cardiff Airport for the summer 2020 season. The Spanish airline today operated its first flight to Alicante, with passengers jetting off to some sun and relaxation on the beautiful Costa Blanca. Customers can...
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Cardiff Airport prepares to re-open terminal with new safety measures in place

Cardiff Airport prepares to re-open terminal with new safety measures in place

Cardiff Airport prepares to re-open terminal with new safety measures in place Cardiff Airport has introduced a number of new measures to ensure the safety of its team and customers ahead of the start of flying in July. As part of a commitment to keep safety and security its number one priority, the following measures have been put into place to give customers the confidence they can travel safely from their local Airport, in line with the latest Government guidelines: Enhanced cleaning of the whole Airport throughout the day and night, plus a deep sanitisation before the terminal re-opens More hand sanitiser stations added throughout the Airport Social distancing for staff and customers, keeping 2m wherever possible New protective...
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Cardiff Airport firefighters provide over 480 hours of support to Dragon’s Heart Hospital in Cardiff

Cardiff Airport firefighters provide over 480 hours of support to Dragon’s Heart Hospital in Cardiff Since 29th April, 34 Cardiff Airport firefighters have provided over 480 hours of support to the Dragon’s Heart Hospital (Ysbyty Calon Y Draig) in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The firefighters worked alongside stadium fire stewards, as well as local authority and retired firefighters to make up a team of 57, ensuring essential 24/7 cover of the hospital whilst it treated Covid-19 patients. Cardiff Airport firefighters continue to be on stand-by for any additional duties required at the Hospital in the coming weeks. Terry Pritchard, Watch Manager at Cardiff Airport Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We are very...
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The incoming Chair of Cardiff Airport is confirmed

The incoming Chair of Cardiff Airport is confirmed

The incoming Chair of Cardiff Airport is confirmed Cardiff Airport has confirmed its next Chair will be Wayne Harvey, Senior Managing Partner for Deloitte in Wales. Mr Harvey, who will retire from Deloitte in May will join the national Airport in the non-executive Chair position on 1st June 2020. He takes over at a challenging time for the aviation industry on a global scale. He will take over from the outgoing Chair, Roger Lewis who was at the helm during achievements over the past five years which includes passenger growth and the arrival of Qatar Airways flights. Mr Harvey’s highly successful career has spanned over 35 years, including partnership positions for 26 years in Ernst & Young and then Deloitte. As an Economics...
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Half a million more vital fluid resistant gowns land at Cardiff Airport

Half a million more vital fluid resistant gowns land at Cardiff Airport

Half a million more vital fluid resistant gowns land at Cardiff Airport A chartered flight carrying around half a million vital fluid-resistant gowns for NHS Wales has arrived in Cardiff Airport (14.00 today, 1 May 2020). The flight was arranged through Welsh contacts and will mean supplies of these gowns, which had been under pressure, have been fully replenished. The cargo, which has come from Hangzhou in China, will provide around three months’ of supply of fluid-resistant gowns for health and care services in Wales and will allow Wales to support other parts of the UK if needed. In total, more than 660,000 gowns have been flown into Cardiff Airport this week – a flight carrying 200,000 fluid-resistant gowns arrived from Phnom Penh...
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Cardiff Airport welcomes PPE freight for Welsh NHS

Cardiff Airport welcomes PPE freight for Welsh NHS

Cardiff Airport welcomes PPE freight for Welsh NHS Today (Tuesday 28th April 2020) a B767-300 aircraft arrived at Cardiff Airport carrying over 200,000 items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for front line teams in the NHS and social care in Wales. The Cardiff Airport airfield has remained open on a 24hr basis throughout the crisis, and the arrival of this flight has reaffirmed the vital role of the Airport in supporting the national response to the current global pandemic. The special charter flight, operated by Nordwind took off from Phnom Penh in Cambodia and landed at Wales’ National Airport at 15:22, local time. On board was 11 tonnes of freight, which included 200,000 items of PPE, primarily...
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Loganair flights to Glasgow take off from Cardiff

Loganair flights to Glasgow take off from Cardiff Loganair services between Cardiff and Glasgow took flight last night (27th February), the first air connection between the two cities since October 2019. The launch marks the start of a year-round schedule that will connect the two cities- designed to enable business or leisure trips of different durations, including weekends, long weekends and short breaks. There is currently no direct rail service between Scotland’s biggest city and Cardiff, and car journey times can take upwards of seven hours. The route, operated by Loganair’s 49-seat Embraer 145 jet aircraft, has a flight time of only 1 hour and 15 minutes, and operates up to eight times a week. The launch will also be welcome news...
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Cardiff Airport raises over £500 for Velindre on Wear Red for Wales and Velindre Day

Cardiff Airport raises over £500 for Velindre on Wear Red for Wales and Velindre Day The team at Cardiff Airport celebrated Wear Red for Wales and Velindre Day on Friday 31st January, raising over £500 for the Airport’s Charity of the Year, Velindre Cancer Centre. Velindre was selected as the Airport’s charity partner for 2020/21 via an airport-wide vote last year. The partnership enables Velindre and Cardiff Airport to work together on fundraising opportunities across the Airport and further afield to help raise vital funds. Wear Red for Wales and Velindre day saw departments help to raise money by wearing red to work, a ‘guess the name of the bear’ competition, collecting passenger donations and a ‘Red-dy Steady Cook’ bake off...
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