Dave Lees, Chief Executive Officer. Dave Lees has worked in aviation for over 30 years working at a range of UK Airports including Heathrow, Stansted and Southampton amongst others before joining Bristol as CEO in 2018.
Who manages Bristol Airport?
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Bristol Airport is owned by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Teachers’). Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), a pension plan own the largest number of shares and have been an investor in our airport since 2002.
How can I speak to someone at Bristol Airport?
For general enquiries regarding special assistance at the airport please telephone +44 (0)1275 473403.
What airlines use Bristol Airport?
Which airlines fly out of Bristol Airport? A range of budget and regular airline fly out of Bristol, including easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Blue Islands and Wizz Air.
How much money does Bristol Airport make?
Turnover has approached £90m at Bristol Airport thanks to an 11 per cent rise in passenger numbers. Growth was boosted by a number of new routes from key airlines as well as the extension of the West Terminal.
Who is in charge of airport security UK?
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and the management of the ATOL financial protection scheme
Who governs the airport?
The FAA
The FAA issues and enforces regulations covering manufacturing, operating, and maintaining aircraft. The FAA also certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers. The FAA conducts research on and develops systems and procedures needed for a safe and efficient system of air navigation and air traffic control.
Can I get someone to help me at the airport?
Assistance points
When you arrive at the airport you should go to as assistance point. This can be inside or outside of the terminal. Assistance points will usually have some type of disability related logo, and include a buzzer or telephone to enable you to call for assistance should they not be staffed at that time.
How long does it take to get through Bristol Airport?
We recommend you arrive at least two hours ahead of the scheduled time of departure and allow plenty of time for traffic, parking and security search.
Is Bristol Airport running smoothly?
Bristol Airport’s passenger numbers have recovered faster than any other UK airport, reaching close to where they were before the pandemic. During the past two years, the Airport saw a trickle of customers as covid rules made international travel impossible for most people.
What planes do jet2 use from Bristol?
Since our first flight in 2003, we’ve grown our fleet with the delivery of 34 brand-new Boeing 737-800NG planes and order of 60 new Airbus A321neo planes. We’ve also sold more than 99 million seats!
What planes do easyJet use from Bristol?
Efficient aircraft
easyJet operates an efficient fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft equipped with CFM56 engines. This year easyJet started to operate the new generation Airbus A320neo aircraft. There will be 100 of these aircraft in the fleet by the end of 2022.
What planes do TUI use from Bristol?
MORE ABOUT THE TUI AIRWAYS 737 MAX FLEET
We have 21 MAX aircraft in our fleet flown by around 300 specially trained pilots. Our MAX fleet flies from London Gatwick, East Midlands, Cardiff, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol.
Who is the CEO of Bristol Airport?
Dave Lees
Dave Lees, Chief Executive Officer
Dave has a BSc in Transport Management from Loughborough University where his passion for aviation developed and his interests include, travel, running, power boating and photography.
What is the busiest time at Bristol Airport?
Passengers traveling to Bristol Airport should be aware of its peak times. BRS is busiest in the morning from 6:00 am to 7:00 am. Early evening hours may also experience sudden traffic surges. Passengers should ideally arrive at least 2 hours before their flight time.
Which airport is the most profitable?
AirportJOHN F KENNEDY INTL
The most profitable airports in America. Ranked by total operating revenue in 2015.
| Rank | Airport | 5-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| Rank1 | AirportJOHN F KENNEDY INTL | 5-year growth17% |
| Rank57 | AirportEPPLEY AIRFIELD | 5-year growth17% |
| Rank65 | AirportTUCSON INTL | 5-year growth-31% |
| Rank64 | AirportPIEDMONT TRIAD INTL | 5-year growth17% |
What is the person who checks you in at the airport called?
Check-in officers, or ‘airline customer service agents’, need to have excellent communication skills, patience, and most importantly, an instinctive ability to cope with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner. The role typically deals directly with customers just as they are embarking on their journey.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) was constituted by an Act of Parliament and came into being on 1st April 1995 by merging erstwhile National Airports Authority and International Airports Authority of India.
Why do I always get stopped at airport security?
If you find yourself getting stopped with “SSSS” on your pass very frequently, it may be because your namesake is on a watchlist. A watchlist is a list of people of interest to the government, through agencies such as the TSA, CIA, NSA, FBI, or DHS.
Generally two groups have authority to close a runway (or airport) for an incident/emergency, and if either says it’s closed, it’s closed: The airport owner/operator/management.
Does the government control airports?
Although nearly all U.S. airports are owned by state or local governments, airports are required by the federal government to be as self-sustaining as possible, and thus receive little or no direct taxpayer support.