St Helens Chamber Strategic Partner, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is well placed to help companies large and small develop their business, with direct access to a growing range of destinations across Europe. LJLA believe that the Airport is a great asset for the City Region, ideally placed to help companies take advantage of the connectivity afforded by the Airport, increasing levels of international business and helping the visitor economy by attracting more visitor numbers from overseas.
With flights to over 70 destinations, including a growing range of European cities, LJLA can help local companies do more overseas business. Over the past 12 months the Airport have attracted new airlines and a range of new routes as well as continuing to work closely with existing carriers to develop additional and new services too.
However the Airport recognises that there are many more opportunities for the region’s businesses to explore, if the Airport’s connectivity was improved further. It is for this reason that we they are continually looking to better understand what local businesses want from the Airport, particularly regarding what new routes companies would like to see available from Liverpool. LJLA are asking Chamber Members complete a short business travel survey here, informing the Airport of their travel habits and needs. The information from which will be used in talks with existing and prospective airline partners as we look to develop more routes.
Whilst this increased connectivity is important, the best customer experience is essential too. LJLA is the faster, easier, friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the region and is recognised for its relaxed, hassle free environment and best in class operational performance. Queue times at the Airport security remain low, with 97% of all passengers taking 10 minutes or less to pass through security and over 80% taking less than 5 minutes and there’s a much higher chance of their flight being on time, with Liverpool John Lennon Airport having the UK’s only 5-star airport rating for flight punctuality.
Having an airport within the City Region gives Liverpool a competitive advantage over other regions across the UK which it can capitalise on. By working together the Airport can help local businesses to grow, increasing their reach and realise their ambitions too.
Through LJLA Strategic Partnership with St Helens Chamber, the Airport provides Chamber Members and their employees access to a 20% discount on all parking at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
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If you would like more information about becoming a Strategic Partner, please contact Rachel Wellens on rachel.wellens@sthelenschamber.com.
