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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.
by Lucy Dibdin
A new initiative aimed at targeting disruptive passengers and ensuring travellers can journey in peace is being launched at Southampton Airport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Lucy Dibdin
Passengers at Southampton Airport found themselves at the centre of the very special international events to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day yesterday, when Air Force One and heads of state from across Europe landed at the airport.
by Dinara Omarova
Staff at Southampton Airport celebrated cementing its status as Best Airport In Europe today (Monday, June 3) with a special confetti-covered cake and the striking of a new lanyard.
by Dinara Omarova
Aurigny is delighted to announce that it has launched its new route from Guernsey to Southampton which will offer its customers a twice-daily service mid-week between the two destinations as well as a daily service on weekends. The new route further cements Aurigny's commitment to Southampton Airport.
by Lucy Dibdin
A Southampton Airport employee who created an innovative new scheme supporting mental health in the workplace has been shortlisted for a national award. The outstanding work of airport duty manager Adrian Cameron has been recognised with a nomination for the British-Irish Airports “Unsung Heroes” Award. These awards go to staff who go the extra mile to help airports run smoothly.
by Dinara Omarova
Members of staff dedicated their time yesterday (8 April) to helping members of the local community clear litter and hazardous rubbish dumped at Frogs Copse, a woodland area located right next to the airport.
by Dinara Omarova
Sharing a slice of success, passengers at Southampton Airport enjoyed a special cake on Tuesday 19 March to celebrate 25,000 flights to Amsterdam with Flybe. To make the day truly special, the airport together with Flybe presented a travel voucher to one lucky passenger, Natalie Barton, who was the 25th person to book that flight.
by Dinara Omarova
Southampton Airport is celebrating after winning a major international award for excellence in customer service. It was announced today (Wednesday, March 6) that the Hampshire airport has won Best Airport in Europe for customer service excellence 2018 in the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality Awards.
by Dinara Omarova
Six members of Southampton Airport’s Fire Service will cycle across all three AGS Group airports in support of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA).
by Dinara Omarova
Southampton Airport has created a video providing members of the local community with a guided walking tour of the planned woodland management work at Marlhill Copse.
by Dinara Omarova
Joshua Garton had his dream come true when he was invited to Southampton Airport to help change the windsock.
by Dinara Omarova
Southampton Airport has cemented its status as the best gateway to the Channel Islands by adding a new service to Guernsey with flight operator Aurigny.
by Dinara Omarova
Bernice Laird from Alderney started Valentine’s Day in style as she got lucky by choosing “a special rose” at Southampton Airport and winning £100 worth of shopping vouchers.
by Dinara Omarova
A thousand runners secured their spaces at Southampton Airport’s annual Runway Run within two weeks of going on sale.
by Dinara Omarova
Southampton Airport has today launched its official Runway Run which is due to take place on the airport’s runway at 5:30am on Sunday 23 June 2019. The run is 5km in length and members of the public are invited to enter. Approximately 1000 people are expected to join in the fun, taking advantage of the unique opportunity to run along a real runway at daybreak.
by Dinara Omarova
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has confirmed an extension of its 2019 Summer schedule from Southampton Airport with the addition of a Tuesday flight to its popular Palma de Mallorca service, meaning it will operate four flights a week (Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun) with effect from 31st March 2019. In addition, it will operate an enhanced schedule to Amsterdam offering customers the choice of four flights a day, Monday through Friday and three flights a day at weekends.
