New Jet Centre opens at Exeter Airport
New Jet Centre opens at Exeter Airport More than 30 VIP guests from the world of corporate aviation have attended the official launch of Exeter’s Airport’s new Jet Centre. The event was hosted by Sir Peter Rigby, founder, CEO and Chairman of Rigby Group Plc, which acquired Exeter Airport in June last year. Rigby Group […]
Manchester and onward to Helsinki and Asia
Exeter-based Flybe, has secured a codeshare agreement with Helsinki-based airline, Finnair which will see more travellers between the South West and Scandinavia. From 15 September, the airline will offer passengers seamless onward travel through Flybe’s Manchester hub to Finnair destinations in Finland and on to the Scandinavian airline’s wider global network, which includes 15 Asian […]
Flybe adds capacity on the route to the hub
Exeter-based airline Flybe is to boost its popular Manchester service with six extra flights each week from October 26th, 2014. Europe’s largest regional airline has added a fourth weekday flight departing from Exeter mid-morning which will be operated by one of its E175 jets, and a third flight on Sundays that leaves in the early […]
£400,000 project to be ready for London City route...
Work has started on a £400,000 project to expand and redevelop the Security Search Area at Exeter Airport. The new enlarged design for the area, with additional screening equipment, will make the passenger journey through the security process faster and more efficient. Exeter Airport’s operations director Stephen Wiltshire said: “The completion of the work will […]
Airport owner takes over local aviation company...
Rigby Group plc’s aviation division has completed its second UK acquisition of 2014 with the purchase of Exeter based Capital Air Charter Limited. Operating both the Capital Air Charter and Capital Air Ambulance services, the company has a long-standing reputation as an efficient, safe and commercially-capable operator offering executive corporate and private chartered flights, medical […]
Recommended Provider status in Which? survey
Exeter ranked among the best airports for customer service in Which? survey Exeter Airport’s focus on customer service has helped it gain a coveted ‘Recommended Provider’ status from leading consumer organisation Which? The airport is among just eight to secure the award from Which? in its annual survey involving 7,000 Which? members rating their satisfaction […]
£1.4 million scheme to increase the width of the B3184
Work to upgrade the access road between the airport and the A30 is due to start on 26 August. The narrow width of the B3184 road causes traffic congestion, particularly for larger vehicles and HGVs but the £1.4 million scheme, which is due be finished by spring 2015, will increase the width of the B3184, […]
New London City service 'jewel' from October
Exeter Airport is on course for another year of growth as it cements its position as the gateway airport to the South West and looks forward to new flights to London City Airport in just 10 weeks’ time. Following last year’s 6% increase – the first in six years – in passenger numbers to 740,000 […]
Flybe will resume daily flights to Newcastle from Exeter starting 26 October 2014
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has confirmed its commitment to further growth with the announcement today (22nd July 2014) of the return of daily Newcastle flights from Exeter airport. One way fares are on sale now from £29.99 including taxes and charges for travel effective 26th October 2014 to 28th March 2015, Paul Simmons, Flybe’s […]
Flights between Exeter and Newcastle will return from 26 October 2014
FLYBE BOOSTS WINTER SCHEDULE FROM EXETER <Leading regional airline announces return of daily Newcastle service> Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has confirmed its commitment to further growth with the announcement today (22nd July 2014) of the return of daily Newcastle flights from Exeter airport. One way fares are on sale now from £29.99 including […]
