Stansted Airport update

London’s third airport continues to operate, be it in a reduced mood with only a few scheduled flights.  The cargo facilities are much in demand bringing in vital supplies to the UK and the business jet/general aviation services are all available.

From the railway station there are hourly services to Bishop Stortford, Harlow, Broxbourne, Tottenham Hale (for the London Underground) and Liverpool Street.  Likewise every hour there is a train to Cambridge with its connections, stopping at Audley End.

Airlines are using the opportunity to carry out essential maintenance on their aircraft and are expected to continue some limited flying to keep their aircraft and crews current so operations can return to normal as quickly as possible once restrictions are lifted.

The airport has also released unique drone footage showing how it is managing the challenge of finding parking spaces for almost 100 aircraft which have been grounded following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stansted’s Operations Director, Nick Millar, said:  “Usually at this time of year we’d see more than 500 flights a day, but this unprecedented situation means we are faced with a different challenge of ensuring there is space for these aircraft on the ground and that airlines can continue to maintain them. This is alongside the cargo operation which continues to bring in essential items like food and pharmaceuticals from around the globe.

Use this link to view the drone footage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz3Z11f4Uzs

www.stanstedairport.com

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