Date:9th April 2014.
Time: 10:00-12:00pm.
Venue:Liverpool Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Business Report
Scheduled Passenger Traffic Performance
The total traffic figure over the period April to May 2014 was 727,126 passengers which is 6% less than the same period last year, reflecting the reduced capacity for the summer season.
Month / 2014 / 2013 / Variance (%)April / 351,582 / 373,378 / -6%
May / 375,544 / 400,951 / -6%
easyJet carried 2% more passengers compared to the same period in 2013 despite having reduced capacity by almost 5%. The airline experienced a rise in Load Factor of 7% in April 2014 compared to 2013, with Paris, Alicante, Krakow and Faro performing well. There is the potential for new destinations in Summer 2015 with discussions ongoing.
Ryanair carried 13% fewer passengers with reduced capacity of 17% during the period compared to last year. Load Factors have risen between 3-4% with Wroclaw and Krakow performing strongly.
Flybe passenger numbers continued to perform well despite lower capacity on their Isle of Man service due to a reduction from 4x daily to 3x daily from April. The average Load Factor of 66% is up 14% compared to last year. There is an opportunity for an additional destination to be added in Summer 2015.
Wizz Air were32% down in terms of passenger numbers having discontinued their Vilnius route. Warsaw and Gdansk continue to perform well however, with load factors of 85%, 6% up year on year. Discussions for a new route continue.
Airport ownership change
On 24th April the Airport announced a change to the structure of its ownership. The Peel Group, which had held a 35% shareholding in Vantage Airports UK, the previous owners of the Airport, reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 65% stake in the business from Vantage Airport Group.
This change of ownership was effective immediately and Peel are now the sole owner of the Airport Company.
(Press release attached)
New parking Arrangements
The Airport will be introducing new car parking arrangements in early June for those drivers visiting the Airport to either drop off or pick up passengers.
Drivers will have a choice of facilities at JLA, using either:
•The Express Drop Off & Pick Up car park, closest to the terminal building with a minimum £2 charge for up to 20 minutes, or
•A new car park called “Drop Off 2” which will be free to use for up to 20 minutes. This new car park will be located in one of the existing car parks, and is a 10 minute walk from the passenger terminal.
These changes have been introduced in response to customer feedback regarding the 5 minutes free parking period within the existing Express Drop Off and Pick Up car park and to improve the traffic flow and levels of safety. A new parking layout is to be introduced and equipment will be installed that improves the ease of use for drivers and provides improved weather protection for passengers. In order to do this, it will be necessary to reduce the vehicle capacity in this area and make this a chargeable facility to restrict usage.
The Express Drop Off and Pick Up car park is now a better value product, giving customers a longer waiting period. Previously 20 minutes would have cost drivers £4.00, however this has now been reduced to £2.00, giving visitors more time to go and wave off friends and family when they travel.
Unlike most other UK airports, Liverpool will continue to offer drivers the opportunity to drop off and pick up passengers for no charge and has increased the free parking period in the new “Drop Off 2” car park from 5 minutes to 20 minutes.
Short Stay Parking arrangements remain unchanged with drivers wishing to park in excess of 20 minutes recommended to use the Multi Storey Car Park, located directly opposite the terminal building.
Blue Badge holders will be permitted to park for free for up to 30 minutes in the existing Express Drop Off and Pick Up car park which is closest to the terminal, in reserved bays at the front of this car park.
World Host Customer Service Training
The World Host Customer Service Training programme was launched at the Airport in partnership with Merseytravel in preparation for the Liverpool International Business Festival. This programme is available to all those who work on site at Liverpool John Lennon Airport and is designed to up skill those who represent the Company within the area of Customer Service. LJLA is hoping to be the first Company within the Merseyside area to receive World Host Accreditation and is aiming to have over 500 staff from a cross section of airport based organisations complete their training before the end of June 2014. Those completing the courses will each receive an individual World Host Customer Service accreditation.
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News Release
24th April 2014
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) today announced a change to the structure of its ownership. The Peel Group, which previously held a 35% shareholding in Vantage Airports UK, the current owners of JLA, has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 65% stake in the business fromVantage Airport Group.
This change of ownership is effective immediately and Peel will now become the sole owner of the Airport Company.
Over the past four years, under the ownership of Vantage Airport Group, Liverpool JLA has undergone significant improvements and now provides a best in class airport experience for both passengers and airlines. Vantage now wishes to focus on projects that position the company for growth in North America and other markets.
Peel believes that by investing in JLA, the business can be taken to the next level, attracting new airlines and new services by capitalising on the excellent operational and commercial performance.
It will remain business as usual for airport employees, airlines and passengers, with JLA continuing to serve the needs of the travelling public in Merseyside and the North West.
Matthew Thomas, CEO of Liverpool John Lennon Airport commented, “The Airport is a key project in Peel’s Ocean Gateway programme, which will see £50 billion of investment in the North West. As part of one of the region’slargest and most successful organisations, the Airport now enters an exciting period in its development as we work with partners across the City Region to grow services and passenger numbers.”
For further information contact:
Robin Tudor, Head of PR, Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Tel: 0151 907 1636, Mb: 07710 328554, e-mail:
Ocean Gateway: 50 50 50 – 50 projects over 50 years with £50 billion of investment led by The Peel Group. The renaissance of the strategic corridor between Manchester and Liverpool aims to maximise the potential of the North West as a globally significant region and major driver of the UK economy. Since its inception in 2008, Ocean Gateway has already delivered £2 billion of private investment and thousands of new jobs. Key projects include Liverpool John Lennon Airport; MediaCityUK in Manchester; Liverpool Waters; Wirral Waters; Port Salford and Liverpool2.
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