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Flybe has reported a 77% increase in last-minute London City flight sales this week following the massive disruption to national rail services in the South West & Wales. Heavy flooding damaged lines at Exeter and caused cancellations. Disrupted rail travellers then sought faster, more convenient travel options and flights filled up quickly for important business […]

Lucky passengers departing from Exeter Airport for Amsterdam last month purchased lottery tickets for their syndicate and their numbers came up in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker. A team of marathon runners from Cornwall scooped an incredible £1,000,000 on 14 October with one of their 13 tickets bought at Exeter Airport’s WHSmith. The Mount’s Bay […]

Devon’s top tourism businesses were celebrating last night (Nov 10th) at the 7th annual Devon Tourism Awards in the Great Hall of the University of Exeter, sponsored by Hoseasons. The National Marine Aquarium took the prestigious Winner of Winners award at the ceremony hosted by Judi Spiers with special guest Jo Pavey. 75 awards were […]

Thomson has opened its new next generation store in Exeter High Street. Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Peter Holland cut the ribbon for the opening of the new look store which integrates the latest technology and is designed to enhance the experience of choosing and booking a holiday. It features some of the latest retail innovations […]

Help with Route Research is Requested Exeter Airport is working to secure a new, regular air service to/from Romania. We would appreciate your assistance in helping us to build a business case for the route with prospective airlines, by answering a few questions regarding your travel. Please complete the survey and add your name to […]

Help with Route Research is Requested Exeter Airport is working to secure a new, regular air service to/from Poland. We would appreciate your assistance in helping us to build a business case for the route with prospective airlines, by answering a few questions regarding your travel. Please complete the survey and add your name to […]

Best month for passenger numbers in eight years Exeter Airport has revealed its best month for passenger numbers in eight years after smashing through the 100,000 mark. Figures just released show the airport handled 100,374 passengers in August this year, a 5% increase on the previous August and the first time since September 2008 that […]

Contract Catering Café of the Year at Quality Food Awards The Mount Charles-owned Fed & Watered Café-Bar in Exeter Airport has been named the UK’s Contract Catering Café of the Year at the Café Quality Food Awards 2016, presented by former Pop Idol winner Gareth Gates. The event, which was held on 21st October in […]