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New routes help Southampton airport achieve record year

The introduction of EasyJet ski flights in December and new routes by Tui and Flybe helped Southampton airport notch up record passenger numbers last year.

Throughput grew by more than 6% year-on-year to reach 2.08 million travellers using the south coast airport.

New routes being introduced this year include Menorca by Tui and Skiathos with start-up Fly LoLo.

Southampton is part of AGS Airports which also owns Glasgow and Aberdeen airports.

Airport managing director Dave Lees said: “2017 was the airport’s busiest year ever on record.

“The growth was driven by a combination of new routes and new airlines, giving even greater choice to people in our region.

“Southampton now has 40 destinations served by over ten airlines and tour operators.”

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