A drive to expand the routes and develop more services
The operator of Exeter, the City of Derry, Blackpool and Coventry Airports, has announced that Steve Lilley has been appointed as the Aviation Development Director for the Group. Mr Lilley, Flybe’s former Head of Commercial Planning joins Regional and City Airports Management (RCAM) and will be based at Exeter Airport. He is expected to start […]
a new destination, a new short break and an extended season...
With the bad weather hitting the headlines at the start of the New Year, early holidays or short breaks are in the minds of many who are looking at options from Exeter Airport. Thirty holiday destinations are on offer in 2014 from Exeter but this year the airport has a new destination, a new short […]
An extra four departures as a prelude to summer 2014 season
Air Malta, the national airline of Malta, has announced good news for South West travelers by adding an extra four departures as a prelude to their summer 2014 charter season. The additional flights on this popular route will commence on Tuesday 8 April 2014, four weeks earlier than originally planned to satisfy expected public demand […]
Seven thousand passengers over the next four days
Exeter Airport passengers heading for winter warmth this Christmas are departing for mainland Spain and Tenerife today (Friday), but on Saturday there’s more of a winter feel with three ski destinations and a day trip to Lapland. This weekend’s flight to Lapland is the third departure from Exeter this month; the first time the airport […]
David Thomas departs after an incredible 43 years of service...
David Thomas, who has been with the airport for over forty years, has retired today. Dave ‘Budgie’ Thomas of the airport’s Air Traffic Control remembers the days when three runways were operational, and the first ‘inclusive tour’ holidays with a Spantax DC9 departed in the early 70s. He made his way up the promotion rankings […]
A more definite move to supporting regional airports - encouraged by Exeter...
Exeter Airport welcomes the Airports Commission Interim Report by Sir Howard Davies which has been investigating where to build new runways in the London area. However, this does not appear to be the best possible solution for regional airports as it would appear to focus disproportionately on the South East. Commenting on the findings, Matt […]
Christmas crackers must not travel in hand baggage. They may travel in hold baggage but party poppers are not permitted...
Passengers are not permitted to carry Christmas crackers in Hand (cabin) Baggage. If the crackers are in a sealed box (original packaging, cellophane not broken) they may travel in Hold (checked-in) Baggage. However, party poppers are not permitted in hand or hold baggage. There are no Hand (cabin) Baggage restrictions on Christmas cakes but please […]
Manchester Airport worldwide connections available for Exeter passengers
Over one hundred travel agents from across the South West recently attended two evening events to promote the opportunities for passengers to use Manchester Airport as a hub for worldwide connections. The events at Exeter Airport and at Plymouth’s Jurys Hotel were sponsored by Manchester Airport and organised by Exeter Airport together with Flybe, the […]
Only three Exeter routes affected (Newcastle operates until 28 March)
Flybe has announced its summer schedule for 2014 and the airline can now confirm that it is withdrawing 30 routes of which 14 normally operate for summer only. The Exeter withdrawals are as follows: Route: Exeter – Newcastle Last Operating Date: 28.03.14 Summer seasonal routes not operating: Exeter – Barcelona Exeter – Nice Passengers […]
An awareness of the dangers of drink-driving and fatigue before beginning onward home journeys...
The Honest Truth Partnership has launched a campaign at Exeter Airport to reduce anti social driving and the number of young people killed or seriously injured on the roads. Representatives from Devon County Council’s Safe and Sustainable Travel Team, Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Teignbridge District Council and Exeter […]
