easyJet, the popular low cost carrier who began flights from Liverpool in 1997, signed a 20 year contract with the Airport late last year which will see a further expansion at their second UK base. This will bring a continued increase in the numbers of passengers using Liverpool from throughout the North West, North Wales, Yorkshire and the Midlands.

Major commitments from top tour operators Thomson, Airtours and JMC have been announced as Liverpool looks to capitalise on the tremendous market potential for local holiday departures.

The airport also handles significant volumes of freight and mail. The Royal Mail have operated their night-time hub through Liverpool since 1979 with a sorting office on site, whilst express parcels, newspapers, car parts and general freight movement also combine to provide extremely busy night-time operations. Location, weather record and 24 hour operations have all helped to develop such business.

Peel Holdings has already committed some £10 million to a range of infrastructure works at the airport over the past four years and invested a further £42.5 million with European Objective One support, in a new terminal building, control tower and other ancillary projects that were completed in Spring 2002.