Exeter Airport has received the highest possible rating for disability access, having been judged ‘very good’ in an independent annual survey. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its fourth annual report on the disability access of the UK’s largest airports. Exeter Airport was among 14 UK airports rated ‘very good’, with a further 16 […]
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TRAVEL BLOG: Malta
Fly from Exeter Airport to Malta with Ryanair on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast, made up of three Islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta is the largest and most developed of the three, whilst the others offer a more relaxed pace of life. The landscape of Malta offers astounding views and the climate is […]
Fewer Delays than Larger Airports
On-time departures better than bigger airports
On-time departures at Exeter Airport are better than bigger airports according to a Which? report using statistics from the CAA. Flybe, Ryanair and TUI operate the majority of flights from Exeter Airport and the airlines play a major part in keeping the delays to a minimum. The airlines and the airport aim to operate an […]
D-Day 75 years ago
On 6 June 1944 the invasion began in the early hours and the 440th Troop Carrier Group despatched 47 Dakotas, each carrying paratroops of the 101st Airborne Division.
Airports Safety Week
AOA UK Airports Safety Week 13-19 May
The AOA UK Airports Safety Week involves 52 airports who are participating in various safety events and activities to increase awareness of safety and operations across the industry. Exeter Airport is participating in this event and actively encouraging all staff to take part in as many activities as they are able to. These have included […]
Ryanair launches new Alicante route
New winter flights from 29 October 2019
Ryanair is launching new winter flights from Exeter Airport to Alicante in Spain from 29 October 2019 with tickets on sale from today (12 April 2019).
New Ryanair flights
Routes to Malta, Malaga and Naples
Ryanair start three new routes to Malta, Malaga and Naples.
Regional trade mission hailed success for business
Regional Trade East meets West
The benefits of connecting regional economies in the UK has been highlighted by a successful trade mission to the South West by business leaders from Norfolk and Suffolk. A delegation of 20 visited the area to learn more about the region’s nuclear power and food and drink sectors, and to seek mutual business opportunities. After […]
Work on new pre-flight area starts
Construction is underway for a new boarding gate area
Initial ground works are underway for the construction of a new boarding gate area ahead of a busy 2019 which will see the first ever series of flights from Ryanair. The passenger pre-flight waiting area is being built alongside the current boarding gates with a new entrance from the departure lounge. The project of improvements, […]
Fewer trains – so take the plane
Tunnel trouble to London
There will be fewer trains to London on the West of England line from Monday 18 February until Friday 8 March 2019. The closure of a train tunnel between Exeter and Taunton will mean that journey times will be extended by up to an hour with diversions and a rail replacement transport. The planned upgrade […]