Stansted airport flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein are now under investigation by British authorities. Essex Police are reviewing private aircraft movements at the airport following the release of US Department of Justice files. Nearly 90 flights connected to Epstein arrived at or departed from UK airports between the early 1990s and 2018. Some flights reportedly carried British women who later claimed they were abused by Epstein.
Last week, former prime minister Gordon Brown urged police to urgently re-examine these flights. He highlighted files showing Epstein’s private jet, known as the “Lolita Express,” made 15 trips to UK airports after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. Brown warned that the flights may have trafficked girls and young women from countries including Latvia, Lithuania, and Russia.
According to Brown, flight records reveal women were sometimes transferred between Epstein planes at Stansted. He said the low airport fees and lack of visa checks made the UK a convenient location. He added that flight logs were incomplete and many passenger names, particularly males, remain unknown. Brown said authorities likely had little awareness of the scale of trafficking through the UK.
Stansted Airport responded by emphasizing that private aircraft operate through independent companies. Airport staff do not manage or track passenger arrangements. Border Force handles immigration and customs checks directly at private terminals. The airport added that passengers do not enter the main terminal when arriving on private planes.
Meanwhile, the National Police Chiefs’ Council confirmed that a dedicated group now supports UK forces assessing allegations from the files. Thames Valley Police are reviewing claims that Epstein sent a woman to the UK in 2010 for a sexual encounter involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The force said it is following established procedures and encourages anyone with information to come forward.
Police are also examining reports that Andrew may have shared confidential documents from his role as the UK’s trade envoy with Epstein. Andrew has previously denied wrongdoing regarding his connections to Epstein but has not publicly addressed the newest allegations.
Stansted airport flights remain central to this growing investigation. Authorities are working to verify claims and gather information about those who traveled on Epstein’s aircraft. The inquiry highlights ongoing concerns about trafficking networks and private flight oversight in the UK.
Ultimately, the probe into Stansted airport flights underscores the need for transparency and accountability in monitoring private aviation. Police continue to appeal for witnesses and new information to support the investigation.
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