(NEWS) ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2025-Dec-1 — /Travel PR News/ — AGS Airports is marking a major milestone after Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports were each awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour by the British Safety Council, one of the highest accolades achievable in the field of workplace safety. The recognition comes on the back of all… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2025-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport is teaming up with Sport Aberdeen and AberNecessities to host Jet Set Spin, a groundbreaking fundraising event set to take place on Friday, September 26. Believed to be the first of its kind in Europe, the event will see well-known figures from the North… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2025-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport, in collaboration with CHC Helicopter, successfully staged its sixth annual Midnight Runway Run on Saturday night, bringing together nearly 400 runners for a unique 4km challenge on the brightly lit runway. The event, which has become a fixture in the airport’s calendar, raised an… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Police Scotland has introduced Operation Safe Landing at Aberdeen International Airport, uniting Border and Road Policing officers to prevent drink-driving among holiday arrivals. The initiative features heightened roadside checks, passenger engagement, and breathalyser testing. Early operations have uncovered various offences, including drink- and drug-driving, vehicle defects, and careless driving. Officers remind travellers to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aberdeen International Airport is expecting over 56,000 passengers for the upcoming Easter break. With school holidays in full swing and Easter Weekend on the horizon, the airport is busier than ever. Key destinations include London Heathrow and Ryanair’s new Krakow service, along with popular routes to Faro, Alicante, and Malaga. Staff are actively… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) On 2 April 2025, Aberdeen International Airport launched its new twice-weekly Ryanair service to Krakow, becoming the airport’s second direct connection to Poland after Gdansk. This new route, part of Ryanair’s expanding presence at the airport, adds Krakow as the fourth destination from Aberdeen alongside Malaga, Alicante, and Faro. The move is in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The UK Government has formed the Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group to enhance air travel accessibility for disabled passengers. With input from leaders across the aviation industry and disability advocates, the group will focus on removing barriers and improving service standards, engaging directly with passengers to ensure their voices guide meaningful change…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aberdeen International Airport has reinforced its commitment to passenger and staff safety with a comprehensive and collaborative security strategy. Operating 24/7, the airport utilizes advanced technologies such as perimeter detection systems and a vast CCTV network, while highly trained staff employ digital 3D screening for luggage. The airport’s security culture is bolstered by… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aberdeen International Airport, marking its 90th year since inception, has initiated a campaign inviting passengers and former colleagues to share their memorable experiences and stories associated with the airport over the years. The airport, a cornerstone of the community since its establishment in July 1934, plans various celebrations throughout the year. With a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Project CAELUS, led by AGS Airports in collaboration with NHS Scotland and funded in part by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Flight Challenge, has conducted live flight trials to establish the UK’s first national medical distribution network using drones. The trials took place between Glasgow Airport and NHS Golden Jubilee in… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2023-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has successfully enrolled in the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Young Person’s Guarantee employer scheme. The Young Person’s Guarantee is a joint commitment to provide opportunities for all 16-24 year olds in Scotland through jobs, apprenticeships, further and higher education, training programmes and volunteering…. Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2023-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This year’s unique midnight Runway Run at Aberdeen International Airport is aiming to be the biggest yet. With a course like no other, 400 runners will be given the opportunity to take on the extended 4km course raising money for charities. Once again, CHC Helicopters and Aberdeen… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport hosted a tour for public, private and third sector leaders in the North East today (Friday, January 20). Organised in conjunction with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) in Aberdeen the event was a sell out and first post pandemic business engagement… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Kind-hearted travellers through Aberdeen International Airport have raised more than £3,000 for two charities. The fantastic amount was collected through the three collection globes positioned across the airport in which passengers can donate any left-over currency. All monies raised through the globes is donated to charity partners… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — AGS Airports Ltd, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has today (Wednesday 9 November 2022) confirmed that Andy Cliffe will succeed Derek Provan as chief executive officer. Mr Cliffe has extensive experience of the aviation industry having previously spent 19 years with the Manchester… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has today (12 October) announced an expansion programme from its largest base in Aberdeen, where it operates more flights than every other airline combined. As part of its Summer 2023 programme, Loganair has added an extra flight on its services to… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has added a new route to its Aberdeen International Airport network operating to London City this winter. Passengers will be able to fly on the new route from November to provide stronger domestic connectivity to London. Flights will begin operating on Tuesday 1 November 2022… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has announced increased capacity with new daily flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Dublin. The route will take off from October 30 and is part of the airline’s increased capacity for this upcoming winter. The new route forms part… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland to deliver what will be the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones has secured £10.1 million in funding from the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It is the second successful round… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A unique midnight run on the runway of Aberdeen International Airport will return after a two year absence due to the pandemic. With a course like no other, runners will take on the 3.5km Runway Run which will also benefit a number of charities. Once again, CHC… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport is delighted to announce Kayleigh’s Wee Stars and We Too as its new charity partners. In December charities were asked to get in touch with the north-east’s major transport hub to put their organisation forward for a potential partnership. A staff vote at the… Read the full news article
Flights from Aberdeen to Manchester take off for the first time today A double-daily summer frequency to London Gatwick is also now operating, offering more direct connections to customers the south of England and to over 100 European destinations, via London. Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, has today (Mar 28, 2022) launched… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On the back of its 60th anniversary celebrations last week, Scotland’s airline Loganair has announced an expansion at Aberdeen International Airport with the introduction of a new route to Oslo and the creation of over 20 new jobs. The year-round link between Aberdeen and the Norwegian capital will… Read the full news article
AGS Airports Ltd to trial new artificial intelligence-led technology at security sites in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports LONDON, UK, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 15, 2021), Pangiam, in collaboration with Google Cloud, announced details of Project DARTMOUTH, an initiative to transform airport security operations by looking for threats concealed within baggage… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Granite City has reopened at Aberdeen International Airport for the first time in 20 months. Following discussions with business partner The Restaurant Group (TRG) both organisations are delighted to see the pub reopen. The popular landside bar has been closed since March 2020 and for a… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kilted Chef, Craig Wilson, has visited Aberdeen International Airport today (Oct 4, 2021) to celebrate a partnership with ESS who deliver the food service in the popular Northern Lights Lounge. Opened in 2017 as part of the £20m terminal transformation project, the Lounge will continue to… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2021-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers have had their first chance to view a brand-new store with exclusive brands at Aberdeen International Airport. Discover Aberdeen has today (June 21) opened at the north-east’s major transport hub. It is the first store Lagardere Travel Retail UK and Ireland has opened following a new… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2020-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Roger, who will continue in his current role of Chief HR and Development Director for AGS, will succeed Steve Szalay who will step down as Managing Director at the end of May to take up a new position with Southampton Airport. Having first joined Aberdeen International Airport… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2020-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — A unique midnight run on the runway of Aberdeen International Airport will return for a third year. With a course like no other, runners will take on the 3.5km Runway Run which will also benefit charities yet to be announced. Once again, CHC Helicopters and Aberdeen International… Read the full news article
Aberdeen, UK, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A new service is set to take-off from today (February 24) to Haugesund, operated by Loganair at Aberdeen International Airport. From Monday 24th February, flights will operate all year round four times a week on a Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The lively city on Norway’s beautiful… Read the full news article