Car park repairs at Luton Airport nearing completion after major fire

The 2023 incident caused the temporary suspension of flights and led to a major fire and rescue operation, with around 13 hundred vehicles lost.

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 18th Sep 2025

A carpark at Luton Airport is nearing completion - almost two years on from a major fire.

The blaze caused the temporary suspension of flights while crews contained the incident, in which 13 hundred vehicles were trapped.

An airport spokesperson said: the new carpark would "provide a further 19 hundred parking spaces" and "move the drop-off area closer to the terminal."

Alberto Martin, CEO at London Luton Airport said: “we are working hard to deliver a number of passenger enhancements, including a second premium passenger lounge, several new restaurants and a spectacular mezzanine bar and diner.”

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