Aberdeen International Airport Launches Campaign to Gather Stories for Its 90th Anniversary Celebrations

(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 press release

Project CAELUS Advances Towards Establishing UK’s First National Medical Drone Network

(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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport Commits to Young Person’s Guarantee for Youth Opportunities in Aviation Industry

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport’s Midnight Runway Run aims to be the biggest yet, with 400 runners set to take on the extended 4km course for charity

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport Opens Doors to Business Leaders for First Post-Pandemic Tour

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 press release

Kayleigh’s Wee Stars and We Too! Benefit from Generous Donations by Aberdeen International Airport Passengers

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 press release

AGS Airports Ltd names Andy Cliffe as chief executive officer

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Loganair’s expanded Summer 2023 programme

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 press release

AGS Airports Ltd welcomes BA Cityflyer’s new London route from Aberdeen International Airport

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Emerald Airlines’ new daily flights to Dublin

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 press release

AGS Airports and NHS Scotland secure £10.1 million funding from UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge to deliver UK’s first medical distribution network using drones

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport announces return of Runway Run on September 3

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport announces new charity partners Kayleigh’s Wee Stars and We Too

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes easyJet flights to Manchester

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 press release

Scotland’s airline Loganair announces new route to Oslo and new jobs at Aberdeen International Airport

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 press release

AGS Airport Ltd to transform airport security operations with Pangiam and Google Cloud’s Project DARTMOUTH

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes the reopening of The Granite City

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 press release

ESS Northern Lights Lounge at Aberdeen International Airport features new menu created by the Kilted Chef Craig Wilson

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 press release

Passengers can now celebrate all things Scottish with the new Discover Aberdeen store at Aberdeen International Airport

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport announces the appointment of Roger Hunt as interim Managing Director

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 press release

CHC Helicopters and Aberdeen International Airport to partner once again for the 3rd Midnight charity Runway Run

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Loganair’s new service to Haugesund, Norway

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 press release

Aberdeen International Airport Community Fund has given a cash boost to 20 groups involved in education, the environment and economic regeneration

Aberdeen, UK, 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has donated £22,000 from its Community Fund in the last twelve months. The Community Fund is open to groups, charities and organisations with links to education, the environment and economic regeneration. During the last year, the airport has given a cash boost to more… Read the full press release

Essence of Harris opens a new shop at Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury candle maker, Essence of Harris will bring the scents of the island to Aberdeen as it opens a new shop in the airport’s departure lounge. The independent family business, based in Tarbert on Harris, will stock its award-winning range of candles, reed diffusers and soaps at the… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport received the highest rating of “very good” from CAA for disability access

Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has received the highest rating of “very good” from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for disability access. The CAA has today (Thursday 11 July 2019) published its fourth annual report on the disability access of the UK’s largest airports, spanning a 12-month reporting period… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Widerøe’s additional flights to Bergen

Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Widerøe is to add further flights to Bergen from Aberdeen International Airport later this year. From September, there will be an additional departure on a Sunday, meanwhile a third daily flight on a Wednesday will also be added to the flight schedule, bringing the total to 13 weekly… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes TUI Airways’ additional weekly flight to Dalaman for summer 2020

Aberdeen, UK, 2019-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From May 2020, passengers will be able to fly to Turkey on both Mondays and Thursdays, with TUI Airways adding the Monday flight to the summer schedule. The additional flight is on sale now. Steve Szalay, Managing Director Aberdeen International Airport said: “TUI Airways has a strong presence… Read the full press release

Grab takeaway service launched at Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen, UK, 2019-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport passengers can now pre-order food from airport bars and restaurants to takeaway ahead of their flights. The Grab service is designed for passengers on the go and can be ordered via the airport website or the Grab app. Passengers can order and pay for food and soft… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes bigger and better retail stores of Boots and Dixons Travel

Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — High street favourites Boots and technology specialists Dixons Travel have relocated to larger units, up to twice the size of the old stores. The updated retail area also has a new staircase leading down to the lower lounge, with upgraded passenger lift also installed as part of the… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport wins ‘Best website’ and ‘Best e-commerce’ titles at The Moodie Davitt Digital Awards 2019

Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The winners of The Moodie Davitt Digital Awards 2019 have been announced, with Aberdeen International Airport securing the ‘Best website’ and ‘Best e-commerce’ titles. The awards, now in the sixth year, shortlisted 170 finalists from airports across the world including Heathrow, Dubai and Copenhagen. Aberdeen International Airport won… Read the full press release