15 thousand inbound and outbound passengers
Exeter Airport is preparing to handle over 15 thousand inbound and outbound passengers over the Bank Holiday weekend. From Friday to Monday Exeter’s passengers will be leaving on flights operated by Thomson, Thomas Cook, Newmarket Holidays, Skybus, Exeter-based airline Flybe and specialist operators Tangney Tours, Newmarket Holidays and Fly Niki. Friday sees full flights departing […]
Hold a fare for 24 hours
Exeter-based Flybe has announced a new scheme which allows customers to book flights and to hold a “Price Lock-Down” fare for 24 hours before confirming and paying for their Flybe flight. Travel planners will now have the benefit of being able to check and finalise all their travel details knowing that the price of a […]
120-guestroom hotel offering convenient, quality, affordable accommodation
The opening of Hampton by Hilton Exeter Airport marks the latest in a series of investment projects east of Exeter. The 120-guestroom hotel, employing 55 team members, offers convenient, quality, affordable accommodation for air travellers, for those visiting the nearby city or setting off to other areas of the South West. Hampton by Hilton Exeter […]
Onward Long Haul without APD!
Exeter-based airline Flybe, has marked the tenth anniversary of its popular service between Exeter and Dublin. The route to Ireland has proved popular for passengers looking for an affordable break and an increasing number of long haul travellers are also spending the night in Dublin before departing on their onward Dublin flight (Destinations include 12 […]
Airbus double-deck A380 aircraft
A rare event occurred over Exeter Airport this lunchtime when Air Traffic Control staff invited Airbus to do an approach with the world’s largest commercial aircraft. Airbus flew their double-deck A380 aircraft from their assembly base at Toulouse in France via Exeter to Filton to mark the airfield’s closure after 102 years and collect wing […]
New route to take traffic away from the village of Clyst Honiton
Large concrete sections are being craned into place at the new Clyst Honiton Bypass to create an 80 metre tunnel which is a safety measure at the eastern end of Exeter Airport’s runway. The first of 44 concrete tunnel sections have been lifted into place and linked at the top of the arch. When the […]
£3.5 million building for Airport and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue
Building work has officially started on a £3.5 million fire training facility at Exeter International Airport. The building, which will be used by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service to train its firefighters, will provide facilities for fire behaviour training and hot fire and foam training. The site will also include mock-up houses and […]
£250,000 catering investment
Two premiership rugby players have played their part in the official opening of the new Fed & Watered restaurant at Exeter Airport. The new catering contract was awarded to The Mount Charles Group and following their £250,000 investment in a refurbishment programme, Kevin Barrett and Matt Jess from the Exeter Chiefs helped kick off the […]
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A shared cycle and footpath route through an airport car park, which is part of an £85,000 to provide a safe route, was officially opened on Wednesday 25 April. The 900 metre route is from the roundabout off the A30 to the main entrance of Exeter Airport, and the existing signal controlled crossing on the […]
Exeter Chamber informed about Norfolk link
Exeter Airport jointly sponsored the Exeter of Chamber of Commerce lunch at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) on Wednesday 17 April 2012 and in the magnificent surroundings members were informed about the Norfolk link which is the airport’s newest domestic service. The direct daily service between Exeter and Norwich was re-launched last month with […]
