London Stansted
09 November 2026
London Stansted is progressing a five-year transformation programme designed to enhance the passenger experience, increase capacity and strengthen the airport’s role as a major international gateway for London and the East of England.
The programme was showcased during a visit this week by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP, who toured key areas of the airport’s development, including its recently expanded security hall, new Skylink walkways under construction and on-site solar farm.
The enlarged security hall features 17 latest-generation scanners, allowing passengers to leave liquids and large electrical items in their hand luggage. The Secretary of State also received an update on the Skylink project, which will provide direct connections between the terminal and the airport’s existing satellite buildings...
