London Southend Airport News
London Southend seeks carbon neutrality
The airport accreditation process independently assesses and recognises the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions through a structured programme.
London Southend reopens following Covid-19 shutdown
London Southend Airport has opened its terminal doors to passengers the first time in three months after being closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The terminal is packed with new measures to protect passengers and employees using the airport.
Wizz Air to launch flights from London Southend for first time
Wizz Air will begin operations at London Southend Airport with the launch of flights to the popular Eastern European destinations of Bucharest in Romania and Vilnius in Lithuania.
New rail connections for London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport has signed a new agreement that will see extra train services added to the schedule, allowing passengers to easily connect to early morning and late evening flights.
Loganair takes off from London Southend for Aberdeen
The first Loganair flights between London and Aberdeen have officially taken to the skies, as the airline’s direct services from London Southend Airport celebrated their inaugural departure.
Blue Islands launches new Guernsey flights from London Southend
Blue Islands, a Flybe franchise partner, has announced it will launch new daily flights to Guernsey from London Southend Airport, starting from May 20th.
Ryanair to open new base at London Southend Airport
Ryanair will open a new base at London Southend, from April 2019, with three based aircraft at the airport. The carrier said it represented an investment of $300 million.
Air Malta launches three new Mediterranean routes from Southend Airport
Three new Mediterranean routes - to Malta, Sardinia, and Sicily - are now available from London Southend Airport, providing even more choice for passengers.
Air Malta offers three new connections from London Southend
London Southend Airport has launched three new Mediterranean routes – Malta, Sardinia, and Sicily – providing even more choice for passengers this summer.
London Southend opens new de-icing facility to cut delays
London Southend has become the first airport in Britain to deliver a purpose-built aircraft de-icing facility, increasing efficiency and the speed of de-icing when bad weather hits.
London Southend airport breaks one million passenger barrier
One million passengers travelled through London Southend in 2017, a record for the airport following huge growth over the past 12 months.
easyJet to expand operations at London Southend Airport next summer
easyJet has announced it will operate four new routes to Bordeaux, Prague, and Dubrovnik and Pula in Croatia from London Southend Airport in 2018.