RSS https://www.southamptonairport.com Fri, 22 May 2020 14:07:23 GMT Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:35:31 GMT en 20542 Lifeline flights to Channel Islands maintained at Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/lifeline-flights-to-channel-islands-maintained-at-southampton-airport/ Following the increased restrictions on movement put in place by the Government this week in order to control the spread of Covid-19, Southampton Airport will be maintaining daily lifeline flights to the Channel Islands throughout this restricted period. Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT 20541 Marlhill Copse re-opens after safety measures taken https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/marlhill-copse-re-opens-after-safety-measures-taken/ Marlhill Copse, an area of woodland owned by Southampton Airport will re-open this Thursday (April 2, 2020), but will be officially open to the public once COVID-19 social distancing clauses are lifted by government. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT 20532 Managing Director Neil Garwood to leave Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/managing-director-neil-garwood-to-leave-southampton-airport/ Neil Garwood, managing director of Southampton Airport, is to step down from his role in June after nine years with the organisation. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT 20529 Southampton Airport supports campaign to help our amazing NHS https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/southampton-airport-supports-campaign-to-help-our-amazing-nhs/ With vital travel restrictions reducing its operating hours and flight programme, Southampton Airport is putting its resources to good use supporting a local campaign to sew scrubs for health workers. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT 20525 Eastern Airways flights from Southampton resume https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/eastern-airways-flights-from-southampton-resume/ UK regional airline, Eastern Airways, will resume its growing network of routes from Southampton Airport, including Aberdeen, Belfast City, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford and Teesside from 22nd June. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 20485 AGS Airports introduces series of health measures for passengers and staff https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/ags-airports-introduces-series-of-health-measures-for-passengers-and-staff/ AGS Airports introduces series of health measures for passengers and staff Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21757 Eastern Airways announces extra flight to Manchester from Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/eastern-airways-announces-extra-flight-to-manchester-from-southampton-airport/ As the recovery from the restrictions of the pandemic continues, Eastern Airways has added a further service to Manchester from Southampton Airport. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21761 Eastern Airways to launch Southampton - Dublin route https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/eastern-airways-to-launch-southampton-dublin-route/ Eastern Airways has today confirmed the start date of Monday 17th August 2020 for another new route from Southampton Airport to Dublin as part of its expansion plans at the south coast of England airport, with flights on-sale today. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21859 Cross country love story continues after lockdown thanks to Southampton Airport and Eastern Airways https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/cross-country-love-story-continues-after-lockdown-thanks-to-southampton-airport-and-eastern-airways/ Cross country love story continues after lockdown thanks to Southampton Airport and Eastern Airways Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21825 Blue Islands is back - new colours, new product offerings, as it sets out plans for UK regions https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/blue-islands-is-back-new-colours-new-product-offerings-as-it-sets-out-plans-for-uk-regions/ Blue Islands, the Channel Islands airline, announced a significant plan to restore key lost routes at Southampton Airport today, flying in an ATR72 in brand new corporate colours. The aircraft touched down at the airport from its Jersey base at noon, as the airline confirmed four initial routes. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21870 Support runway extension or risk thousands of jobs – new director of Southampton Airport warns https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/support-runway-extension-or-risk-thousands-of-jobs-new-director-of-southampton-airport-warns/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21879 KLM announces daily service to Amsterdam from Southampton https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/klm-announces-daily-service-to-amsterdam-from-southampton/ From 31st August, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch a new daily service between Southampton and Amsterdam. Flights will be operated by KLM Cityhopper, using an Embraer 175 aircraft, offering a total of 88 seats. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 21911 Specially-commissioned wooden sign-post and bench installed as part of Marlhill Copse improvements https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/specially-commissioned-wooden-sign-post-and-bench-installed-as-part-of-marlhill-copse-improvements/ A beautiful new hand-carved signpost and seat has been installed at Marlhill Copse as part of an ongoing programme of work to enhance the woodland. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22510 Southampton 2020 Runway Run resurrected - virtually! https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/southampton-2020-runway-run-resurrected-virtually/ 2020 Runway Run resurrected Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22649 AGS Airports named sector leader by global sustainability organisation GRESB https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/ags-airports-named-sector-leader-by-global-sustainability-organisation-gresb/ The efforts of AGS Airports, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, in working towards a more sustainable future for aviation have been recognised by the leading global sustainability organisation Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22826 Airport staff take on Run the Runways challenge https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/airport-staff-take-on-run-the-runways-challenge/ Staff at Aberdeen International Airport, Glasgow Airport and Southampton Airport are to take on a 31-day challenge throughout December. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22872 British Airways announces 11 new European 2021 summer routes from Southampton https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/british-airways-announces-11-new-european-2021-summer-routes-from-southampton/ British Airways is launching an exciting summer schedule directly connecting England's south coast with popular holiday destinations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, France and Germany. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 24055 British Airways announces 11 new European 2021 summer routes from Southampton (1) https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/british-airways-announces-11-new-european-2021-summer-routes-from-southampton-1/ British Airways is launching an exciting summer schedule directly connecting England's south coast with popular holiday destinations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, France and Germany. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22876 Statement from Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/statement-from-southampton-airport/ Statement from Southampton Airport from Steve Szalay, Operations Director. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 22878 Local veterans enjoy fantastic drive-in concert at airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2020/local-veterans-enjoy-fantastic-drive-in-concert-at-airport/ Southampton veterans enjoyed a Christmas party with a difference at The Not Forgotten Jingle Bell Rock drive-in concert at Southampton Airport car park. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 23102 Information on pre-departure testing for international arrivals 12.01.2021 https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/information-on-pre-departure-testing-for-international-arrivals-12-01-2021/ Information on pre-departure testing for international arrivals 12.01.2021 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23167 Loganair sets out Isle of Man plans for Summer 2021 https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/loganair-sets-out-isle-of-man-plans-for-summer-2021/ Loganair has today announced its Summer 2021 schedule from the Isle of Man – stepping up services on existing routes, restoring routes suspended during the pandemic and adding three completely new ones.  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23214 AGS Airports leading a trial to deliver a drone delivery network for essential medical supplies https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-leading-a-trial-to-deliver-a-drone-delivery-network-for-essential-medical-supplies/ AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, is to lead a consortium that will develop and trial what will be the UK’s first national distribution network to use drones to transport essential medicines, blood, organs and other medical supplies throughout Scotland. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23270 Eastern Airways to operate two new routes to Nantes and Rennes https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/eastern-airways-to-operate-two-new-routes-to-nantes-and-rennes/ Eastern Airways is to introduce two French regional destinations from Southampton in April. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23549 AGS Airports Ltd confirms new executive team https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-confirms-new-executive-team/ AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has confirmed a number of new appointments to its executive committee Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23531 Eastern Airways announces new Gibraltar service from Southampton https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/eastern-airways-announces-new-gibraltar-service-from-southampton/ Eastern Airways will operate a service between Southampton and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar from May 24.  Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23532 Southampton Airport to temporarily close to weekend operations https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/southampton-airport-to-temporarily-close-to-weekend-operations/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23734 Southampton International Airport looks for AccessSOU members https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/southampton-international-airport-looks-for-accesssou-members/ A forum to help passengers requiring assistance travel confidently through Southampton International Airport is looking for new members. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23799 Freeport announcement great news for Southampton’s connectivity https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/freeport-announcement-great-news-for-southampton-s-connectivity/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 23808 Celebrating our female AGS colleagues on International Women’s Day https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/celebrating-our-female-ags-colleagues-on-international-women-s-day/ Today is International Women’s Day and we want to celebrate the work of female colleagues across our three airports. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24210 Southampton Airport responds to news that planning application has been deferred to April 8 https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/southampton-airport-responds-to-news-that-planning-application-has-been-deferred-to-april-8/ Southampton Airport responds to news that planning application has been deferred to April 8 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24233 Blue Islands' services to Jersey to resume from April 26 https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/blue-islands-services-to-jersey-to-resume-from-april-26/ Blue Islands will gear up flights to Jersey from 26 April following the Government of Jersey announcement concerning the relaxation of travel restrictions for UK visitors. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24772 SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT WELCOMES APPROVAL OF PLANNING APPLICATION https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/southampton-airport-welcomes-approval-of-planning-application/ Here is our statement in response to the decision by Eastleigh Borough Council to approve our planning application Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 24973 New co-operation agreement – Aurigny and Blue Islands harmonise services to improve connectivity to the Channel Islands https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/new-co-operation-agreement-aurigny-and-blue-islands-harmonise-services-to-improve-connectivity-to-the-channel-islands/ Aurigny and Blue Islands have today reached in-principal agreement to codeshare on selected routes connecting the Channel Islands with the UK Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25189 AGS Airports appoints Lena Wilson CBE as new chair https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-appoints-lena-wilson-cbe-as-new-chair/ The board of AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has today (Wednesday 28 April) confirmed the appointment of Lena Wilson CBE as its new chair. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25254 AGS Airports Ltd celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-celebrates-mental-health-awareness-week/ Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25384 New Chambéry route to be launched with British Airways at Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/new-chambery-route-to-be-launched-with-british-airways-at-southampton-airport/ A new route will be launched by British Airways from Southampton Airport this winter. Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25617 Eastern Airways goes green to Gibraltar https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/eastern-airways-goes-green-to-gibraltar/ Eastern Airways today launched flights to the new “Green List” British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar from Southampton, flying twice weekly year-round to the Mediterranean UK overseas territory. Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25660 BA's CityFlyer route to Faro takes off https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ba-s-cityflyer-route-to-faro-takes-off/ Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 25664 Rapid COVID-19 testing facilities introduced at Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/rapid-covid-19-testing-facilities-introduced-at-southampton-airport/ New rapid COVID-19 testing facilities have been introduced at Southampton Airport. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26221 AGS AIRPORTS COMMITS TO NET ZERO AS PART OF NEW SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-commits-to-net-zero-as-part-of-new-sustainability-strategy/ AGS Airports, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has committed to achieving net zero for its direct emissions by the mid-2030s as part of its new sustainability strategy which it launched today (Wednesday 30 June). Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26912 New Southampton Airport routes take to the skies https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/new-southampton-airport-routes-take-to-the-skies/ New domestic and international routes have launched from Southampton Airport. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26962 Getting the most from airport shopping on your next trip https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/getting-the-most-from-airport-shopping-on-your-next-trip/ Gemma Young, Commercial Manager at Southampton Airport has some handy airport shopping tips for your next visit through the terminal. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 26969 Costa Coffee reopens at Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/costa-coffee-reopens-at-southampton-airport/ Costa Coffee has reopened at Southampton Airport after being closed for 17 months due to the pandemic. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27084 British Airways to launch new Southampton Salzburg route https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/british-airways-to-launch-new-southampton-salzburg-route/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27119 AGS Airports Ltd responds to today’s announcement from UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on international travel https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-ltd-responds-to-today-s-announcement-from-uk-transport-secretary-grant-shapps-on-international-travel/ Please see our response to this afternoon's announcement from the UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on the introduction of a new system for international travel. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27258 AGS Airports reaffirms commitment to Slave Free Alliance during Anti-Slavery Week https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ags-airports-reaffirms-commitment-to-slave-free-alliance-during-anti-slavery-week/ AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has marked Anti-Slavery Week by reaffirming its commitment to the Slave-Free Alliance, a social enterprise that works with businesses to address the growing issue of modern slavery. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27261 Southampton Airport named best in UK by global sustainability organisation GRESB https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/southampton-airport-named-best-in-uk-by-global-sustainability-organisation-gresb/ The efforts of AGS Airports, which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, in working towards a more sustainable future for aviation have been recognised once again by the leading global sustainability organisation Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27484 AGS shareholder Ferrovial announces plans to deploy a network of vertiports in the United Kingdom https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/ags-shareholder-ferrovial-announces-plans-to-deploy-a-network-of-vertiports-in-the-united-kingdom/ AGS shareholder Ferrovial has announced plans to   deploy a network of more than 25 vertiports in the United Kingdom. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27846 Pangiam and Google Cloud Collaborate to Transform Aviation Security https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2021/pangiam-and-google-cloud-collaborate-to-transform-aviation-security/ AGS Airports Ltd to trial new artificial intelligence-led technology at security sites in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT 27936 City of Culture bid reaches new heights thanks to Southampton Airport backing https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/city-of-culture-bid-reaches-new-heights-thanks-to-southampton-airport-backing/ Southampton’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2025 is set to reach new heights – thanks to its latest backing from Southampton Airport. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28003 Final ski route ready for take-off at Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/final-ski-route-ready-for-take-off-at-southampton-airport/ A third skiing route is set to take to the skies from Southampton Airport. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28014 AGS Chair Lena Wilson CBE joins UK Government Business Council https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/ags-chair-lena-wilson-cbe-joins-uk-government-business-council/ AGS Airports Ltd Chair Lena Wilson CBE has been made a member of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Business Council. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28017 Southampton and AGS Airports signs Toulouse declaration underpinning industry's Net-Zero commitment https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/southampton-and-ags-airports-signs-toulouse-declaration-underpinning-industry-s-net-zero-commitment/ AGS Airports Ltd has today (Friday 4 February) become a proud signatory of the Toulouse Declaration, which marks a new chapter in Europe’s journey towards aviation’s net zero 2050 goal. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28052 Airport staff roll up their sleeves to support Eastleigh youth charity https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/airport-staff-roll-up-their-sleeves-to-support-eastleigh-youth-charity/ This month, members of staff at Southampton Airport and their supplier teams rolled up their sleeves to support Youth Options. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28192 BA CityFlyer to operate Dublin route from Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/ba-cityflyer-to-operate-dublin-route-from-southampton-airport/ British Airways has added a new route to its Southampton Airport network operating to Dublin this summer. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28242 “New” Flybe to launch three routes at Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/new-flybe-to-launch-three-routes-at-southampton-airport/ Flybe Ltd, one of the UK’s newest airlines, will launch two summer routes to France and daily flights to Belfast from Southampton Airport. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28624 Southampton Airport welcomes Court decision https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/southampton-airport-welcomes-court-decision/ Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28667 Solent aims high with launch of Freeport and ambitious goals https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/solent-aims-high-with-launch-of-freeport-and-ambitious-goals/ The Solent Summit, which will see the launch of the Solent Freeport and the Solent LEP's long term economic strategy to put the Solent firmly on the map, will be welcoming the inspirational Dee Caffari MBE to speak at the event today (Wednesday 8 June) Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28691 Review of drop off facilities at Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/review-of-drop-off-facilities-at-southampton-airport/ A number of changes are being made to Express Drop Off facilities as part of a review at Southampton Airport. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28739 New Belfast City route for Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/new-belfast-city-route-for-southampton-airport/ Southampton Airport welcomes a brand new carrier as Emerald Airlines announces a new service to Belfast City Airport. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28791 Derek Provan to step down as CEO of AGS Airports in 2023 https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/derek-provan-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-ags-airports-in-2023/ Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports which owns Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has today (Tuesday 12 July) announced he will step down from his position next year. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28813 Southampton Airport welcomes flybe southern France services https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/southampton-airport-welcomes-flybe-southern-france-services/ flybe, one of the UK’s newest airlines, has launched two summer routes to France from Southampton Airport. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28909 Southampton Airport welcomes Court of Appeal decision https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/southampton-airport-welcomes-court-of-appeal-decision/ Southampton Airport welcomes today’s (1/8/22) decision by the Court of Appeal, which upholds the democratic resolution of Eastleigh Borough Council to grant planning permission for our runway extension. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 28957 Flybe to introduce daily Glasgow service next March https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/flybe-to-introduce-daily-glasgow-service-next-march/ Flybe has announced plans to introduce a daily service between Southampton and Glasgow next year. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29042 Emerald Airlines to launch new Dublin service https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/emerald-airlines-to-launch-new-dublin-service/ Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has announced increased capacity with new daily flights from Southampton Airport to Dublin. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29289 Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton ranked in top five UK airports panel by global sustainability organisation GRESB https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/aberdeen-glasgow-and-southampton-ranked-in-top-five-uk-airports-panel-by-global-sustainability-organisation-gresb/ Glasgow comes second while Southampton and Aberdeen rated third and fifth respectively in latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) benchmark results Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29519 Southampton Airport announces membership of the first partnership to reduce southern England’s emissions https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/southampton-airport-announces-membership-of-the-first-partnership-to-reduce-southern-england-s-emissions/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29536 Andy Cliffe appointed CEO of AGS Airports https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/andy-cliffe-appointed-ceo-of-ags-airports/ AGS Airports Ltd, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has today (Wednesday 9 November 2022) confirmed that Andy Cliffe will succeed Derek Provan as chief executive officer. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29760 Eastern Airways to operate daily Belfast International service https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/eastern-airways-to-operate-daily-belfast-international-service/ Eastern Airways announces the launch of a new daily service between Southampton and Belfast International - the first link to Northern Ireland’s busiest airport from its English south coast hub. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29804 Solent Freeport one of first to be announced https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/solent-freeport-one-of-first-to-be-announced/ The Solent Freeport has today been announced as one of the first UK Freeports to be fully approved by Government. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29833 AGS Airports a cut above after receiving three Swords of Honour by British Safety Council https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/ags-airports-a-cut-above-after-receiving-three-swords-of-honour-by-british-safety-council/ Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports all recognised with prestigious health and safety award Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 29869 Loganair to add third daily Newcastle service next May https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2022/loganair-to-add-third-daily-newcastle-service-next-may/ Loganair has today (Monday 19 December 2022) unveiled plans to operate three flights per day between Southampton and Newcastle from May next year. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 30026 BA Cityflyer summer return just the tonic for January https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/ba-cityflyer-summer-return-just-the-tonic-for-january/ Services to a number of sunshine destinations will return to Southampton Airport from April onwards this year. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30279 New daily Paris service to take to the skies next month https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/new-daily-paris-service-to-take-to-the-skies-next-month/ Air France in partnership with Eastern Airways will launch a new daily service to Paris Orly Airport next month. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30328 Southampton Airport breaks ground on runway extension project https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/southampton-airport-breaks-ground-on-runway-extension-project/ To mark the start of the construction process for Southampton Airport’s runway extension, a ground-breaking event took place on 31st March between the airport’s leadership and senior local politicians. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30626 Loganair celebrates growth at Southampton with 350,000th customer https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/loganair-celebrates-growth-at-southampton-with-350-000th-customer/ Loganair has celebrated the carriage of its 350,000th customer through Southampton Airport.  Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30635 easyJet launches new routes from Southampton to Glasgow and Belfast https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/easyjet-launches-new-routes-from-southampton-to-glasgow-and-belfast/ easyJet has today announced two new year-round routes from Southampton to Belfast and Glasgow, which will take off for the first time this winter. Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 30945 Southampton scores highly in CAA's Airport Accessibility Report https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/southampton-scores-highly-in-caa-s-airport-accessibility-report/ Southampton Airport’s services for disabled and less mobile passengers have been recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) in its latest Airport Accessibility Report. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31138 Steve Szalay to step down as Operations Director of Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/steve-szalay-to-step-down-as-operations-director-of-southampton-airport/ Steve Szalay, Operations Director of Southampton Airport, has announced he is to step down from his role at the end of the summer. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31499 UK Aviation Minister marks official opening of Southampton Airport’s runway extension https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/uk-aviation-minister-marks-official-opening-of-southampton-airport-s-runway-extension/ Local business representatives and senior politicians joined Aviation Minister Baroness Vere and Southampton Airport’s leadership team on the airfield today (Thursday 21 September) to officially mark the opening of the runway extension. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31832 easyJet celebrates new flights from Southampton to Belfast and Glasgow https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/easyjet-celebrates-new-flights-from-southampton-to-belfast-and-glasgow/ New easyJet flights from Southampton Airport to Belfast International took off on Sunday for the first time and were followed by new flights to Glasgow which took off on Thursday afternoon Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 31859 easyJet launches two new routes from Southampton for summer 2024 https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/easyjet-launches-two-new-routes-from-southampton-for-summer-2024/ easyJet has put two new routes from Southampton to Alicante and Faro on sale today for summer 2024 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 32078 easyJet launches new summer route and package holidays to Majorca from Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2023/easyjet-launches-new-summer-route-and-package-holidays-to-majorca-from-southampton-airport/ easyJet has today announced it will be launching a new summer 2024 route from Southampton to Palma Airport on the Spanish Island of Majorca. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 33034 Evening KLM Schiphol service to arrive at Southampton https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2024/evening-klm-schiphol-service-to-arrive-at-southampton/ Airline KLM is to add an evening daily service between Southampton and Schiphol Airport beginning this summer. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 33262 Gavin Williams appointed as Operations Director at Southampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/news/media-centre/2024/gavin-williams-appointed-as-operations-director-at-southampton-airport/ Southampton Airport has today (Wednesday 31 January) confirmed the appointment of Gavin Williams as Operations Director. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT