Luton Airport becomes first in UK to achieve ACI Airport Health Accreditation

Credit: London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LLA) has received certification from the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation programme. It was awarded after a careful assessment of new health measures and procedures which have been introduced at the airport.

Luton Airport is the first UK airport and among the first in the world to be awarded the accreditation, which provides airports with an assessment of how well health measures align with worldwide standards and industry best practices amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. 

All passenger areas and processes at the airport were assessed as part of the accreditation process, including terminal access, check-in areas, security screening, boarding gates, lounges and airport shops and restaurants. The physical layout and additional passenger facilities, as well as communication with customers, also formed part of the assessment.

Luton Airport’s accreditation demonstrates its ongoing commitment to the safety of staff and passengers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the importance it places on restoring public confidence in air travel.

The globally-recognised standards on health and hygiene provide a seal of approval for the many measures in place, which include:

• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection in the terminal
• Installation of hand sanitiser units across the airport
• Use of autonomous robotics to clean and sanitise the site
• Installation of floor markings and signage, so passengers can maintain a safe distance wherever possible
• Installation of protective screens at customer service points, such as check in
• Displaying the latest public health information throughout the airport, including regular announcements.

CEO of London Luton Airport, Alberto Martin, said: “Airports are vital to the UK’s economic recovery and, as we welcome back more passengers, we are taking every measure possible to ensure that everyone in the airport is as safe as possible. This accreditation provides peace of mind to our staff and the passengers who choose to fly with us. I’d like to extend my thanks to everyone at the airport whose efforts have helped us to achieve this industry-leading standard.”