Industry Recognition for Jet2.com - Best Short Haul Airline in the Globe Travel Awards

26 January 2012 - Leading leisure airline, Jet2.com is celebrating after being crowned Best Short Haul Airline at the coveted Globe Travel Awards 2012.

The annual Globe Travel Awards are regarded as the pinnacle of the travel industry calendar with travel agents and industry professionals nominating and voting for the most deserving travel companies across eight different categories. The cream of the British travel industry gathered at Grosvenor House hotel in London for the ceremony where Jet2.com proudly beat bmi, British Airways, easyJet, Iberia and Lufthansa to win the Short Haul Airline category.

Steve Heapy, Chief Commercial Officer of Jet2.com, said: "We are delighted to be named Best Short Haul Airline at the Globe Travel Awards beating the likes of British Airways and easyJet. This award follows a string of other award wins in recent months, making this a real highlight for us and a great start to the New Year. This industry recognition is also a fantastic testament to the on-going commitment of Jet2.com staff who make it possible for passengers to travel to some of Europe's finest destinations.

"The secret to our continued success is the fact that we take real pride in listening and responding to our customer needs. We know that with stretched finances, customers want good value for money now more than ever. Our great value flights offer allocated seating, a generous 22kg baggage allowance and a friendly service which is why our loyal customers come back time and again."

This is the latest in a flurry of awards received by Jet2.com who scooped best airline for Mainland Spain and Balearics, as well as the Canaries following a short-haul airline satisfaction survey by Which? magazine. It's also recently picked up Best Low-Cost Airline in the Scottish Passenger Agents Association Awards and was voted runner up in the Best Short Haul Airline category of The Telegraph Travel Awards. Sister company and package holiday expert, Jet2holidays has also had its share of the glory in recent months after being named Best Tour Operator to the Iberian Peninsular and Canary Islands at the British Travel Awards. To book with the award winning travel companies, visit www.jet2.com and www.jet2holidays.com

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All Inclusive Takes Top Spot in 2012 For East Midlands Holidaymakers

10 December 2011 - Leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, and package holiday specialist, Jet2holidays, have today launched an in-depth What's Hot 2012 report into the key travel trends for the year ahead. The report combines research findings from more than a thousand holidaymakers with customer data and their considerable travel expertise, to provide an insight into how people will holiday in 2012.

What's Hot 2012 reveals 'Where' the hot destinations will be, 'Why' people are planning certain types of breaks, 'Who' people will be travelling with and 'How' they are planning their holiday.

In addition to the national findings, key East Midlands statistics include:

Escaping economic gloom and Olympic overload:
- Talk of a double dip recession plus the current Eurozone crisis isn't stopping people from jetting away in 2012. In fact, there is a determined desire to escape from it all with 33 per cent of respondents from East Midlands stating a holiday is vital to their health and wellbeing, and a quarter saying they are prepared to sacrifice other treats throughout the year for their much needed break.
- Luxury breaks are also proving very popular, with double the amount of holidaymakers booking budget busting trips to 5 star luxury resorts than in previous years.
- Surprisingly, despite all the hype around the Olympics and Euro 2012 at home, the thoughts of a summer of sport makes 67 per cent of people from East Midlands want to escape on a beach holiday.

Savvy holiday choices:
- With the rising cost of living and many families feeling the pinch, All Inclusives are set to be the holiday of choice for East Midlands families in 2012, mainly because this kind of holiday allows people to budget effectively and set the total cost, and pay for their break, upfront. Jet2holidays has seen continued growth in this sector - 60 per cent of family holiday bookings are for All Inclusive packages.

It's Viva Espaa, Dalaman and Crete:
- The long-term love affair with Spanish hot spots including Alicante, Ibiza, Majorca and Malaga, soars into 2012 with 30 per cent of sun seekers saying they are heading to the Iberian Peninsula for their main holiday.
- Dalaman (Turkey) and Crete are also seeing a peak in interest, with 22 per cent planning an escape to these Eastern Mediterranean resorts.

A taste for culture:
- Tasting local life is the main driver for couples on both 2012 beach and city escapes, with 67 per cent deliberately choosing a destination to savour its authenticity, from sampling traditional delicacies to joining in local customs.
- Shopping and partying are taking a back seat when it comes to city breaks. Culture and sightseeing instead take priority for almost half of all planned trips. Istanbul's Blue Mosque, Prague's St George's Basilica, Rome's magnificent Coliseum, and Budapest's Houses of Parliament are amongst the must-see landmarks in European cities, tempting East Midlands travellers to seek out a more mind-broadening break.

Bonding breaks:
- Multigenerational holidays are set to increase in popularity as an increasing number of families are seeing the financial and childcare benefits of travelling with other family members, particularly grandparents.

Steve Heapy, Managing Director of Jet2holidays and Chief Commercial Officer of Jet2.com, said: "The travel landscape is changing with socio-economic factors meaning travellers want something different from their holidays. Whether they can switch off best by relaxing on a beach or find it more refreshing to explore a new city and culture, we are always monitoring and listening to our customers to review destinations and schedules accordingly.

"2012 is certainly set to be an interesting year but it's encouraging to see that the majority of people are still making it a priority to jet away on a much needed foreign escape, despite the current turbulent financial climate in the UK and ongoing Eurozone crisis."

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays offer flights and package holidays to over 50 exciting city, sun and ski destinations. Those looking for great value trips for 2012 can visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2holidays.com

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Thousands flying this Christmas from East Midlands Airport

20th December 2011

With less than a week to go until Christmas Day, thousands of people will be packing their suitcases, ready to travel through East Midlands Airport.

It is expected that approximately 80,000 people will be travelling through the airport between Thursday 22nd December 2011 and Monday 2nd January 2012 , a 2.5% increase when compared to the same period in 2010/11. The Christmas getaway begins on Thursday 22nd December 2011, with approximately 8,300 passengers set to travel in and out of the East Midlands region. The busiest day for the airport this Christmas is predicted to be Monday 2nd January 2012, with 10,000 passengers travelling.

Winter sunshine is attracting the majority of travellers to Tenerife, Lanzarote and Alicante, closely followed by Dublin and Belfast, this year's top Christmas city breaks.

Brad Miller, Managing Director, East Midlands Airport said "Our predicted figures this Christmas are encouraging with over 2,000 additional passengers travelling during the 12 day period, a 2.5% increase on last year. In addition to the expected increase in the number of people travelling over Christmas and New Year, we are forecasting a 4% increase in passenger figures for December, welcoming over 210,000 passengers throughout the month."

On Christmas day, flights will operate to and from Malaga, Lanzarote and Tenerife, in addition to passengers returning from Barbados and Gran Canaria in the early hours of Christmas morning.

In the run up to the festive period, the airport is advising all passengers to check security restrictions before arriving at the airport. Passengers travelling with Christmas gifts and decorations are advised to check security restrictions before travelling. Gifts such as perfume and alcohol should be placed in hold baggage, as liquids of more than 100mls are not permitted in hand baggage. Passengers carrying presents in their hand luggage are advised to leave them unwrapped, as they may need to be inspected as part of the security screening process.

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Ryanair announces 6 new routes at East Midlands

to Almeria, Barcelona, Chania (Crete), Corfu, Rhodes & Zadar (Croatia)

RYANAIR, the world's favourite airline, today (1 December) announced that it will add six new routes (36 in total) at East Midlands from summer 2012 - to Almeria, Barcelona, Chania (Crete), Corfu, Rhodes and Zadar (Croatia) - which will increase Ryanair's traffic at East Midlands to over 1.8 million passengers p.a. and which will sustain 1,800 local jobs.

Ryanair celebrated this further expansion of its East Midlands base by releasing 1 million £9.99 seats for travel across its European network in December and January. These low fares are now available for booking on www.ryanair.com until midnight on Monday (5 December).

Ryanair's six new low fare routes from East Midlands to Almeria, Barcelona, Chania, Corfu, Rhodes and Zadar go on sale on www.ryanair.com tomorrow (Friday 2 December).

Ryanair's Dara Brady said: "East Midlands today celebrates six new routes from April 2012. These new flights go on sale tomorrow.

"With a total of 36 low fare routes from East Midlands this summer, passengers can beat the recession by choosing Ryanair's guaranteed lowest fares and no fuel surcharges to exciting destinations all over Europe. Ryanair's 1.8 million passengers will sustain 1,800 jobs locally in East Midlands in 2012.

"To celebrate these six new routes from East Midlands, Ryanair is releasing 1 million seats on sale for just £9.99 for travel across Europe in December and January. Since these seats will be snapped up fast, we urge intending passengers to book them immediately on www.ryanair.com".

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East Midlands Airport wind turbines receive Green Apple Award

East Midlands Airport is celebrating after being awarded a Green Apple Environment Award for the fifth consecutive year, at a National presentation held on Monday 14th November 2011 in the House of Commons.

The airport was recognised by the Green Organisation, an independent environment group, for environmental best practice, commending the airport's achievement in successfully installing two commercial scale wind turbines on site - a UK airport first.

The airport worked with turbine manufacturers and the Civil Aviation Authority for nearly three years to complete a comprehensive feasibility and planning process, producing a robust safety case that allowed the airport to become the first in the country to install turbines of this scale on the airport site. Each of the turbines measure 45 metres including the rotor blades, which have a radius of 15 metres and together they will produce 5% of the airport's electricity, enough to power 150 houses.

Neil Robinson, Director of Sustainability, East Midlands Airport said: "We are delighted to have won a Green Apple Award for the fifth year running. We truly believe our environmental projects are leading the way for airports and have championed a number of UK, European and World firsts in the past six years.

"Receiving external recognition for the wind turbines project is a great accolade, as the knowledge we have gained and are now able to pass to other businesses, both in the aviation industry and further afield, will undoubtedly help to create a sustainable future and benefit the environment."

The wind turbine development, launched in May 2011, added to the renewable projects the airport has implemented over the past six years and also contributes significantly to the airport's "Inspiring Young People" programme, at the Aerozone, the airport's on site education facility.

During UK Climate Week, earlier this year, the Aerozone hosted the first North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) Climate Summit. This event was attended by young people from across the region, providing them with an understanding of Climate Change and how the emissions of a business can be reduced.

The Green Apple Environment Awards were launched in 1994 by The Green Organisation and have become well established as one of the most popular environmental campaigns in the world. The awards, now in their eighteenth year, are well established as one of the major environmental recognition schemes, both in the UK and internationally.

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For more information contact:

EMA Press Office
Tel: 0845 108 8542
Email: pressoffice@eastmidlandsairport.com

Notes to editors:
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- In 2006, East Midlands Airport was the first UK airport to commit to making its ground operations carbon neutral by 2012.
- East Midlands Airport was the first European airport to offer WebTrak, an online facility to view aircraft operation in the Airport's airspace.
- East Midlands Airport was the first UK airport to plant a 26 hectare willow farm that will provide fuel for a bio-mass boiler in the terminal building by 2012.
- East Midlands Airport is the only UK airport to successfully retain the environmental management system ISO14001 since 2002.
- More information on the progress of East Midlands Airport's carbon neutral commitment can be found in the Manchester Airport Group's 2010 sustainability report: www.magworld.co.uk.
- East Midlands Airport was awarded a Community Mark, the Mayday Carbon Positive Award and was crowned the Carbon Positive Pioneer for the East Midlands region in the 2011 BiTC awards
- East Midlands Airport was highly commended in the Sustainable Business of the Year category of the Environment and Energy Awards 2011
The airport promotes environmentally sound choices amongst customers, by encouraging passengers to offset carbon emissions from their journey through the airport's website and by providing good transport links to and from the surrounding areas.

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East Midlands Airport supports Changing Places campaign

East Midlands Airport, in conjunction with the Changing Places Consortium, will launch the first Changing Places toilet in a UK mainland airport on Monday 21st November 2011 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The newly installed facility has been designed to meet the needs of passengers who have profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and other passengers with severe disabilities who need the support of at least one carer, providing them with a safe and easy to use facility when travelling through the airport.

A group of organisations; including Mencap, PAMIS, Nottingham City Council, Centre for Accessible Environment, Dumfries & Galloway Council, Valuing People Support Team and the Scottish government formed the Changing Places Consortium in 2006 and have since campaigned for Changing Places fully accessible toilets to be installed in public areas, with the support from sponsor Total Hygiene.

Brad Miller, Managing Director East Midlands Airport said: "As part of our commitment to improving the passenger experience at the airport, we continually look at the facilities we provide to ensure they meet the needs of our passengers.

"From the moment the Changing Places team first approached us, we were proud to be able to support their campaign. We really admire and respect the work that Changing Places does and as an airport that caters for millions of passengers, it is essential that we work closely with such organisations, to provide a first class facility in our airport."

The Changing Places Consortium have researched and designed a facility that includes features, such as a height-adjustable changing bench, an overhead track hoist; a peninsular toilet, privacy screens and increased space, giving passengers and their carers the facilities they require.

Martin Jackaman, Changing Places consortium member, comments: "The impact of a Changing Places toilet on the quality of life for people with PMLD and people with other severe disabilities who need the support of at least one carer is significant. We are delighted East Midlands Airport have installed a Changing Places toilet, it is fantastic step to making UK airports fully accessible. We hope that many other UK airports will now follow suit and see the importance of having a Changing Places toilet. "

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Notes to Editors

- The Changing Places toilet is the first facility to be installed in an airport on the UK mainland and has been solely funded by East Midlands Airport. The only other UK airport with a Changing Places facility is George Best Belfast City Airport.

- A Changing Places Toilet goes beyond the current Building Regulations for accessible toilets. A Changing Places toilet is a fully accessible toilet with the following additional equipment: a height-adjustable changing bench, an overhead track or mobile hoist; a peninsular toilet, privacy screen and enough space for up to two carers as detailed in British Standard BS800: 2009.

- The Changing Places consortium comprises Mencap, PAMIS, Centre for Accessible Environments, Nottingham City Council, Dumfries & Galloway Council, Valuing People Support Team and the Scottish Government. The 'Changing Places Changing Lives' campaign supports the rights of people with profound and multiple learning, and/or other physical disabilities, to access their community. For information and advice on changing places facilities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland email, ChangingPlaces@mencap.org.uk, for Scotland email, pamischangingplaces@dundee.ac.uk

- There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK. Mencap works to support people with a learning disability and their families and carers by fighting to change laws and improve services and access to education, employment and leisure facilities. Mencap supports thousands of people with a learning disability to live their lives the way they want. They are also one of the largest service providers of services, information and advice for people with a learning disability across England, Northern Ireland and Wales. People with a learning disability and their carers can find out more about Mencap's services by calling Mencap Direct on 0300 333 111 or by visiting www.mencap.org.uk. For information and advice on Changing Places email: ChangingPlaces@mencap.org.uk

- PAMIS is a registered charity that supports people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families across Scotland. PAMIS is the only UK organisation that works solely with people with Profound and multiple learning disabilities. They provide a range of services and projects including information and library service and campaigns for equity in services for people with profound and complex disabilities. To find out more about PAMIS services visit their website www.pamis.org.uk or contact them on 01382 385 154. PAMIS is a founder member of the Changing Places Consortium and campaigns for the provision of Changing Places facilities across Scotland and elsewhere. For information and advice on Changing Places in Scotland email: pamischangingplaces@dundee.ac.uk

- Total Hygiene sponsors the Changing Places campaign. The company has 50 years' experience in delivering toileting solutions for less able people. Its Clos-o-Mat unit is the only unit of its type manufactured in the UK, the only one developed specifically for disabled people, and the only one to carry WRAS approval enabling legal connection to the mains water supply. Whilst not a requirement in BS 8300: 2009 it may be appropriate to install a Clos-o-mat in some Changing Places facilities. For further information visit www.clos-o-mat.com or email info@clos-o-mat.com.

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Double award win for East Midlands Airport at the British Travel Awards

East Midlands Airport, last night, secured both Best Regional UK Airport and UK Airport of the Year at this year's British Travel Awards 2011, celebrating its fourth successive travel award win in less than three months.

The announcement was made at a Gala Awards Dinner, held at Battersea Evolution in London and attended by more than one thousand travel industry professionals. Shortlisted organisations were first nominated by experts from the industry before being voted for on-line by the British public. In 2011, over 700,000 votes were cast with the results scrutinised and audited by Deloitte LLP.

East Midlands Airport was crowned Best Regional UK Airport ahead of 13 other airports; including Newcastle, Leeds Bradford and Belfast City Airports and successfully secured UK Airport of the Year against 17 other major airports; including London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Liverpool John Lennon Airports.

Brad Miller, Managing Director, East Midlands Airport said: "We are truly honoured to have received two British Travel Awards, voted for by the UK's leading travel industry experts and those who are at the heart of everything we do - our customers.

"It's been an exciting year for East Midlands Airport having secured a new daily service to Frankfurt, a major European hub with worldwide connections, the installation of the UK's first commercial scale wind turbines at an airport, as well as constructing the UK's first hotel to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating, on the airport site.

"We continue to invest in the customer experience, delivering increased choice and flexibility for our passengers, whilst taking a personal, innovative and sustainable approach to everything we do. These awards undoubtedly play tribute to the efforts of all of our colleagues and travel partners in creating a customer journey that is both memorable and award winning."

British Travel Awards' Chief Executive Lorraine Barnes Burton said: "The British Travel Awards is the largest awards programme in the UK, created to reward travel companies, with the winning accolade being the benchmark for excellence when it comes to finding out who really is the best in the business of travel for the UK consumer. This year the competition was fierce and East Midlands Airport is to be congratulated on their achievement."
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For more information contact:
EMA Press Office
Tel: 0845 108 8542
Email: pressoffice@eastmidlandsairport.com

Notes to editors:

- In 2010, East Midlands Airport was named 'Best Regional UK Airport' at the British Travel Awards.
- For five consecutive years, East Midlands Airport has been awarded 'Star Regional UK Airport' at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards.
- East Midlands Airport was awarded 'Airport of the Year' at the 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011 Travel Trade Gazette Awards (TTG).
- The British Travel Awards is the largest awards programme in the UK created to reward the best companies in travel. Recognised by consumers and travel professionals throughout the UK, The British Travel Awards are widely referred to as the "Oscars" of the travel industry and are easily the most recognisable of all travel industry accolades amongst consumer and industry professionals alike. With categories spanning 100 types of holiday experience - transport, destination, cruise, customer service, holiday extras, and accommodation - The British Travel Awards is quite simply the benchmark for excellence when it comes to finding out who really is the best in the business.

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Cheap flights with Ryanair from East Midlands Airport

FLIGHTS FROM £14.99

Ryanair, the world's favourite airline, today (21st October) urged passengers in the Midlands to snap up its lowest fares and jet off to one or more of Ryanair's exciting destinations from East Midlands airport.

Ryanair's £14.99 seats from East Midlands airport include all taxes and charges so passengers who choose to avoid discretionary fees by paying for Ryanair's cheapest flights with MasterCard Prepaid, travel with carry-on luggage only and forego priority boarding can book, check-in online and fly for this advertised £14.99 fare on these seat sale flights for travel Nov- Dec 2011.

Ryanair's Michelle Lowe said:

"Ryanair is offering passengers in the Midlands a choice of three top destinations from only £14.99. Why not visit Dublin, Dinard or Knock this November and December. With fares starting from as little as £14.99 one way inclusive we urge passengers to log onto www.ryanair.com today as we are sure these seats will be snapped up!

Only Ryanair sells Europe's lowest fares with a no fuel surcharge guarantee. In addition to our lowest fares we also deliver Europe's No1 on-time performance across over 1,300 routes. These seats can only be booked until midnight (24:00hrs) Thursday (27th Oct) and are sure to be snapped up fast, so we urge passengers to book them on www.ryanair.com before they sell out."
Ryanair is the World's favourite airline and operates more than 1,500 flights per day from 46 bases and 1300+ low fare routes across 27 countries, connecting 160 destinations. Ryanair operates a fleet of 275 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with firm orders for a further 37 new aircraft (before taking account of planned disposals), which will be delivered over the next year. Ryanair currently has a team of more than 8,500 people and expects to carry 75 million passengers in the current fiscal year.

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Stephen McNamara
Ryanair
Tel: 00353-1-812 1212

Alan Clark
Alan Clark Communications
Tel: 07850 339 540

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Get a Pisa the action with Jet2.com

- Leading leisure airline launches first Italian destination from East Midlands Airport
- Fly to the heart of Western Tuscany for just £37.99 one way, including taxes

24 August 2011 - Holidaymakers from East Midlands can now enjoy a slice of Italian life with Jet2.com. The leading leisure airline has today launched a new direct flight to the historic city of Pisa - its very first Italian destination from East Midlands Airport.

Flights are on sale today (Wednesday 24th August) from just £37.99 one way including taxes - leaving people with plenty of spending money to enjoy a few relaxing glasses of Chianti by the beautiful Arno river!

Jet2.com's first flight commences on 5th May 2012 and the weekly Saturday flights will operate until 29th September 2012, ideal for those looking for a touch of 'La Dolce Vita' next summer. The airline's friendly flight times mean sightseers will arrive refreshed and ready to view the many iconic landmarks this stunning city has to offer.

Steve Heapy, Chief Commercial Officer of Jet2.com, commented: "We are delighted to launch our inaugural Italian destination from East Midlands Airport. Pisa is perfect for those wanting to sample the delights of Italy for the very first time. Not only has the city got a host of fantastic attractions, including the world famous Leaning Tower, but it is also a gateway to some of the best areas Tuscany has to offer including Florence and Sienna.

"In addition to offering great value flights and holidays, we are confident we offer the best possible flight times so people can really maximise the time they have to explore this superb destination. East Midlands is a very important base for us and we are committed to further expanding our route offering so local holidaymakers have even more exciting destinations to jet away to."

Brad Miller, East Midlands Airport Managing Director, added: "Jet2.com is always looking to increase its ever expanding route network from East Midlands Airport and we're pleased that today, only three months after announcing new flights to Malaga and Murcia and a third based aircraft for summer 2012, it has added Pisa to next summer's programme.

"This new destination for Jet2.com will bring its total number of city and sun destinations available from East Midlands Airport to 14, a 40 per cent increase on its first year of operation, which is fantastic news for everybody in the region."

As well as iconic sights including the Leaning Tower in the Piazza Del Duomo (Cathedral Square), Pisa is a city packed with amazing architecture and museums including the beautiful Palazzo Reale National Museum. Along with the historic sites, Pisa is full of quaint streets and markets to discover - perfect for authentic holiday souvenirs. Plus there are a host of sophisticated cafes, bars and restaurants for people to rest their weary feet after all that sightseeing!

With the addition of Pisa, Jet2.com now offers flights from East Midlands Airport to 14 city, sun and ski destinations. Plus, it has launched a Christmas shopping break to New York this November.

In addition to friendly flight times, all Jet2.com customers enjoy a generous 22kg baggage allowance and allocated seating. Jet2holidays' customers can secure a package break for just £60 deposit per person - so they can book now and pay the balance 10 weeks before they travel.

For more information or to book a flight please log on to www.Jet2.com or for great value package holidays visit www.Jet2holidays.com

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For further media enquiries:
Contact the Jet2.com Press Office on 0113 243 1355 or email pressoffice@Jet2.com

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Experience the trail of life on airport walk

East Midlands Airport has added another unique piece of local art to its airport trail. The piece of art, named 'Trail of Life' is the fourth piece to be added to the six mile walk as part of the Art on the Trail project, in just over five years. Trail of Life illustrates the concept of green environment, tranquillity, travelling and getting to know people from around the world.

Working with Derby based artist Zahir Shaikh, the new installation takes a spiral form and includes mosaic murals, designed by community groups from the local area; including Diseworth Heritage Group, Castle Donington WI, Castle Donington Rotary Club, Quilt Together Shepshed, Coleorton WI, Ruddington Wednesday Morning Club and the Swadlincote 50+ Forum.

Anna Thomson, Community Relations Manager East Midlands Airport said: "The new piece of art is really different to any of the existing pieces. The artwork is easily accessible and the trail is open to everyone. We feel that the latest piece really encompasses the airport's community sprit and we are incredibly pleased that so many people in the local area were involved."

The groups and individuals involved in the project recently attended a launch event at the site of the sculpture, where they had the opportunity to see the final sculpture displaying the mosaic designs that they created at the workshops with Zahir.

Zahir Shaikh, Artist said: "I have really enjoyed working on this project with the community groups, and am thrilled with the final result. I hope that all involved and the public will enjoy the sculpture."

Art on the Trail is an arts and community engagement project that seeks to create positive, long lasting links with community groups and schools, while developing art pieces that are accessible to the public.

Previous art pieces on the trail have included; a piece made from steel by Derby blacksmith Andy McCallum, which depicted nature, a wooden sculpture of a dog's tooth violet seed and stepping stones, designed and created by local students and artists.

The trail offers visitors the chance to walk through woodland, grassland and wildflower meadows, with information boards explaining the wildlife in the area, as well as glimpses of bat boxes and hedgehog hotels.

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