Flybe schedules more flights from Southampton due to seasonal demand
by Kundai Musara
As Christmas gets closer, Flybe will be adding more flights on existing Southampton routes to meet passenger demand.
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Southampton Airport Launches #LoveSouthamptonAirport Campaign
by Kundai Musara
To align with Southampton Airport's planning application going live – the airport has launched a fun, colourful campaign further detailing 12 specific reasons on why you should love and support your local airport.
National Tree Week 2019: hero nominations for tree planting ceremony
by Kundai Musara
As part of National Tree Week, Southampton Airport is on the look-out for community heroes to plant saplings in a dedicated ceremony at Marlhill Copse.
Southampton Airport Runway Extension Proposal: All you need to know
by Kundai Musara
Southampton Airport publishes information leaflet on all you need to know when it comes to the runway extension.
Southampton Airport runway extension planning application goes live
by Fraser Ralston
Southampton Airport’s plans for sustainable growth have reached another milestone – the planning application to enable the 164 metre extension of the runway has now gone live on the Eastleigh Borough Council website.
Airport staff lend a hand improving Frog’s Copse
by Fraser Ralston
Four volunteers from Southampton Airport joined members of Townhill Park-based community group SO18 Big Local yesterday (Monday, November 18) to improve popular local woodland at Frog’s Copse.
Woodland Management to begin at Marlhill Copse
by Lucy Dibdin
Southampton Airport will start woodland management work on its land at Marlhill Copse today (Tuesday, October 23) following advice from a chartered arboriculturalist.
Which? rates Southampton Airport Best in UK for security queue times
by Courtney Norris
Southampton Airport has been rated the best airport in the UK for security queue times by consumer experts Which? The consumer champion asked more than 4,000 passengers to provide an estimate of how long they were kept waiting while going through security on their most recent visit to the airport, with Southampton coming out on top with the fastest average security queue. In its full survey published last month, Southampton Airport also came out third best small airport in the UK overall for its customer service and facilities.
Southampton Airport Public Information Drop-in Sessions
We are currently in the process of submitting a planning application which will enable us to add a 164-metre extension to our runway within our existing boundaries.
Olympic Gold Medallist, Amy Williams launches easyJet’s winter season
by Courtney Norris
Winter Olympic golden girl Amy Williams MBE was at Southampton Airport today to celebrate the return of easyJet’s popular winter route to Geneva for the third consecutive year.
Thomas Cook has ceased trading and all future flights from the UK are cancelled
It is with great regret to inform passengers that Thomas Cook has ceased trading meaning all flights from the UK. Customers in the UK and yet to travel should not go to the airport as there will be no more Thomas Cook flights All affected customers should check the dedicated website www.thomascook.caa.co.uk for more information or call 0300 303 2800 (UKI) or +44 01753 330 330 (overseas).
Flybe announces extra flights to Amsterdam and Paris
by Lucy Dibdin
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has significantly boosted frequency to its 2019-20 Winter schedule from Southampton with the addition of an extra 18 flights a week to Amsterdam and Paris Charles de Gaulle, effective October 27th, 2019.
Passengers at Southampton Airport to enjoy a little taste of the Alps
by Lucy Dibdin
With the youngsters heading back to school, it’s time to start thinking ahead to snow-capped winter holidays and to celebrate the soon-to-be ski season, passengers at Southampton Airport will receive a delicious taste of Alpine life in the terminal on Monday (September 9).
Which? Report find Southampton Airport amongst very best in country
by Lucy Dibdin
A major survey by consumer champion Which? has placed Southampton Airport amongst the very top airports in the country for passenger experience.
Vistors welcomed into the city for Southampton Pride 2019
by Courtney Norris
Southampton Airport is proudly supporting this weekend’s city Pride celebrations by turning the arrivals hall all the colours of the rainbow.
Increased flights to Yorkshire from Southampton with Eastern Airways
by Lucy Dibdin
Eastern Airways is increasing services from Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport up to three flights a day Monday to Thursday as it offers more choice on its Flybe franchise services.
Campus Watch launches: keeping passengers safe ahead of summer season
by Lucy Dibdin
A new initiative aimed at targeting disruptive passengers and ensuring travellers can journey in peace is being launched at Southampton Airport.
Southampton Airport ranked amongst best in country for passenger accessibility
by Lucy Dibdin
In its annual report published today (July 11) the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) gave Southampton Airport a rating of ‘Very Good’, one of 14 airports to receive this grade alongside its sister airports in the AGS group, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Airport firefighters cycle 650 miles for air ambulance
by Lucy Dibdin
Southampton Airport firefighters raised over £3700 for the charity partner, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Five members of Fire Service cycled from Aberdeen Airport to Southampton in six days, covering just under 650 miles – the equivalent of nearly 26 marathons or 208 Runway Runs.
Airport’s Runway Run raises over £30,000 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
by Dinara Omarova
Southampton Airport hosted yet another successful Runway Run on Sunday 23 June, raising over £30,000 for its charity partner, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA). A record 1000 runners, 300 more than in 2018, had an early start to participate in one of the biggest runs of its kind in the UK.
Southampton Airport flies high with carbon footprint reduction
by Dinara Omarova
Southampton Airport has reduced its carbon footprint by saving more than 970 tonnes of carbon dioxide in the past 12 months, which is equivalent to flying a plane 210 times around the world.
Southampton Airport is looking for aircraft of the future
by Dinara Omarova
Southampton Airport is today launching a competition amongst local schools to design the aircraft of the future. Students are encouraged to use their imagination and sketch a transport that would one day roam the skies, with the best design being 3D printed at the airport.
Cycling Mad! Fire Fighters Powered by Watercress Power Balls
by Dinara Omarova
Two charity cyclists from Southampton Airport Fire Crew, Leanne Watters & John Foskett stopped off at Drayton Farm, near Alresford, Hampshire yesterday, to take delivery of the first of their supplies of Watercress Power Balls from James Harper, Commercial Manager of The Watercress Company.
Neil Garwood reflects on the balance between aviation and climate change
by Lucy Dibdin
Following the announcement by the government today (12 June 2019) of plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the UK to almost zero by 2050, Southampton Airport Managing Director Neil Garwood reflects on the balance between climate change and the aviation industry.
