Category: Announcement

Bournemouth Airport will be welcoming some special visitors over the coming months as it provides temporary support to the Royal Air Force during essential improvement works at RAF Brize Norton. The RAF will temporarily relocate some aircraft to airports and military airfields across the UK while the runway at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire undergoes […]

Bournemouth Airport has reported its best-ever year, with passenger numbers rising by 26% to 1,395,783 in the year ended 31 March 2026. The increase of more than 289,000 passengers on the previous year (1,106,718) marks a major milestone for the airport as it prepares to mark its 85th anniversary in August. The strong growth reflects […]

Bournemouth Airport has unveiled its brand new restaurant, Bourne & Acre Bar and Kitchen, transforming its former venue into a contemporary dining destination inspired by the River Bourne and Bournemouth’s famous gardens. Opening in time for the busy Easter break, the new restaurant adjoins the airport’s main departure lounge and offers around 300 covers. Since […]

Jet2 has today announced a brand-new destination for Summer 2027 from Bournemouth Airport, with flights and holidays going on sale for the first time to Reus. In response to demand from customers wanting to book early, who know that the best rooms in the best hotels in the best resorts get booked up, the UK’s […]

Bournemouth Airport is hosting a Holiday & Cruise Show in partnership with Fred. Olsen Travel Agents, giving local holidaymakers the chance to explore a range of travel and cruise options for 2026 and beyond. The free event will take place on Wednesday 25 February in the Departure Terminal at Bournemouth Airport, running from 4pm to […]

6th February 2026: Jet2.com and Jet2holidays marked the first anniversary of operating award-winning flights and holidays from Bournemouth Airport today, celebrating the occasion with colleagues and customers. One year on since commencing operations at the airport base, the award-winning airline and tour operator hosted a range of celebrations, including surprising one lucky customer at random […]

Bournemouth Airport has recorded its busiest summer ever, with year-on-year passenger numbers up 28% to 1,084,629 in the seven months between 1st April and 31st October 2025. The record-breaking growth, with passenger numbers up by more than 237,000, marks the strongest performance in the airport’s history and reflects a year of significant investment and expansion. […]

TUI Airways is expanding its Greek island offering with the launch of new direct flights to Kos from Bournemouth for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England more choice and flexibility. The brand-new route marks the first time TUI has connected Bournemouth directly with Kos. Customers can book seven or 14-night holidays to […]

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are unlocking the sunshine for Summer 2027 earlier than ever, after putting their Summer Sun programme on sale from Bournemouth Airport, meaning customers and independent travel agents can book early. With flights and holidays to 16 sun and leisure city destinations across the Canaries, Balearics, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Portugal availableto book […]

The Unite union has today (Tuesday, 16th September) informed Bournemouth Airport that some of their members intend to undertake industrial action. This relates to areas containing around 70 Unite members, out of Bournemouth Airport’s total workforce of 450. We are extremely disappointed industrial action has been threatened despite the Airport having negotiated extensively and in […]