Holidaymakers flying from London Luton Airport this month can travel there for free by bus, but only if they can show a valid boarding pass for a flight departing during August. The airport has launched a month-long scheme offering free bus travel throughout the month on selected Arriva and Stagecoach services across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
How the free travel offer works
Passengers need to present either a printed or digital boarding pass to the bus driver before boarding. The offer is valid only for flights taking place in August and applies to participating bus routes. Towns included in the scheme are Stevenage, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Dunstable and Bedford.
Some eligible services operate 24 hours a day, while others run as frequently as every seven minutes, allowing passengers to be dropped off directly outside the airport terminal. The initiative comes as London Luton Airport prepares for what it expects to be its busiest summer on record.
Additional travel options for families
The free travel offer works alongside the Department for Transport's summer bus scheme for children aged between five and 15 in England, meaning many families could reach the airport without paying for bus travel this month. Passengers travelling by train can also benefit from a separate offer: East Midlands Railway is providing a £20 family ticket on the Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras, valid for two adults and up to four children, including travel on the Luton Dart.
Airport chief executive Alberto Martin said: "As we prepare for our busiest summer on record, we're delighted to offer passengers the opportunity to leave the car at home, take advantage of excellent local bus services and travel to the airport for free."
He added: "Fully funded by the airport, this initiative demonstrates our commitment to reinvesting in transport options that benefit both our passengers and the communities we serve. By improving access to public transport, we're helping people save money, reduce congestion and enjoy a simple and friendly journey from the moment they leave home."
The airport said the scheme is designed to make travelling easier for passengers while cutting congestion around the terminal during one of the busiest periods of the year. Anyone planning to use the offer should check that their bus route is included and have their boarding pass ready before travelling.
