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Non-stop service to Phuket with Thai Airways
[2012-02-02 16:22]
Thai Airways today announced that it will introduce non-stop flights between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Phuket beginning in November. The route will operate two times a week with a Boeing 747. Non-stop capacity from Stockholm to Thailand will thus increase by 750 passengers a week.
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Stockholm Arlanda a part of successful environmental efforts
[2012-02-06 01:41]
Today it was announced that 55 airports in Europe are now part of the Airport Carbon Accreditation voluntary initiative, an increase of 12 airports. Stockholm Arlanda Airport has been involved since its inception in 2009 and as a result has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 70,000 tonnes. In the first two years of the programme, total carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by more than 1.1 million tonnes.
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Increased coordination creates the airport of the future
[2012-01-18 03:08]
Sweden is a leader when it comes to developing airports with the least possible environmental impact. For instance, Stockholm Arlanda pioneered a number of innovations in air traffic management that help to reduce carbon emissions. Now the airport, in partnership with the Swedish Transport Administration and Viktoria Institute, is taking further steps to reduce its environmental impact while making door-to-door travel for air passengers more predictable and sustainable.
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Expanded air service between Sweden and Ireland
[2012-01-11 01:25]
Beginning this March, there will be an expansion in air service between Sweden and Ireland as the Irish carrier Aer Lingus launches operations between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Dublin. Aer Lingus last flew to Stockholm Arlanda in 2002. Flights will now run four times a week with Airbus A320 aircraft.
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World’s largest aircraft on visit to Stockholm Arlanda
[2012-01-09 04:00]
The world’s largest aircraft landed today at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The aircraft is an AN-225 six-engine jet. Air cargo is an essential requirement for Swedish imports and exports, with more than 20 per cent of the total value of Swedish exports handled today by air cargo. It is also an important component for passenger airlines – since air cargo in the baggage hold is a key contributor to the profitability of long-haul carriers.
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Record year for Stockholm Arlanda Airport
[2012-01-05 03:39]
Never before have so many passengers flown via Stockholm Arlanda Airport. In 2011, the number of passengers exceeded 19 million for the first time. The previous record was set in 2000, and a major reason this record was surpassed is the growing number of foreign visitors coming to Sweden.
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Check-in available at Uppsala and Gävle Central Train Stations
[2011-12-13 11:50]
Air travellers can now check in at the transit hall at the Central Train Stations in Uppsala and Gävle. With check-in already completed at the train station, passengers need only drop off their baggage, go through the security checkpoint and head to their gate.
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Comment on security issues
[2011-11-29 08:40]
In today’s (November 25) Dagens Nyheter, anonymous sources at Securitas express their views about shortcomings in security at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The article links issues involving security to organisational issues at Securitas.
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Reading Week at Stockholm Arlanda
[2011-11-18 11:08]
Guidebooks, travel memoirs, detective stories, yes, even management books – travel and reading go together. Whether it’s a detective story for the beach or a brick of a management book, you’ll find it at Stockholm Arlanda. But it’s not always easy to find your way, so it is Reading Week in Terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda. Special displays inspire travellers to discover titles and authors they may not have encountered before.
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Passenger numbers up nine per cent at Stockholm Arlanda in October
[2011-11-08 03:52]
The number of passengers at Stockholm Arlanda Airport increased by nine per cent in October. International traffic was up seven per cent while domestic traffic increased a full 16 per cent.