FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - Caught on Camera

EasyJet flight takes off from wrong runway point at Luton airport

The aircraft was 65ft in the air when it cleared the runway

The Independent UK · Jun 13

EasyJet says takeover tilt from US firm would be ‘highly opportunistic’

The Luton-based airline said it has not yet held discussions with, or had any takeover proposal, from Castlelake.

Evening Standard · Jun 1

easyJet responds to takeover rumours from US investment giant

The budget airline said it is in a strong financial position

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Luisa Zissman offers free jet ride to bring pet dog home from Dubai

The Apprentice star offered a free flight from Dubai to London Luton for anyone willing to escort her toy poodle back to Britain

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Angela Rayner 'distressed' by threats to kill, court hears

Elizabeth Harker, 63, of Luton, Bedfordshire, previously pleaded guilty to sending a communication that was ‘grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character’

Evening Standard · Mar 2

When is the cheapest time to buy a flight ticket – and does it matter?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Air fares can go down as well as up, and ‘oft expectation fails’

The Independent UK · Feb 27

DWP pays out £35m in Cold Weather Payments – how to check your area

Over £35 million has been spent on the scheme this year

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Fighter jets scrambled to escort UK flight after ‘threatening messages’ sent onboard

Plane flying from Luton to Tel Aviv intercepted following security scare over unusual communications

Evening Standard · Feb 8

EasyJet blames ‘competitive environment’ as winter losses grow

The Luton-based group reported a headline pre-tax loss of £93 million for the three months to December 31.

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Heathrow rolls out scanners in huge new security update

Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion rollout of new security scanners, enabling passengers to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage. The new technology allows liquid containers of up to two litres to be carried, a significant increase from the previous 100ml limit. Heathrow is now…

The Independent UK · Jan 23