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 LAUNCHES NEW DIRECT FLIGHTS TO KOS FROM BOURNEMOUTH FOR SUMMER 2026
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 […]
Airport opens brand new arrivals hall as part of major upgrade
Passengers arriving at Bournemouth Airport are now being welcomed through a brand new arrivals and immigration hall, the latest milestone in the airport’s ongoing investment to enhance passenger facilities and support future growth. The new facility doubles the number of Border Force passport control desks and triples the available floor space compared to the previous […]
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays put Summer 2027 programme on sale from Bournemouth Airport
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 […]
Industrial Action Suspended
Unite has today (Monday 29 September) suspended its planned strikes at Bournemouth Airport after receiving a revised offer, which the union is recommending members accept in a new ballot. As a result, the strike action scheduled for Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October will no longer go ahead. Further strikes proposed for 16 and […]
Update on industrial action by Unite members
Bournemouth Airport has put in place contingency plans to minimise any impact from planned strike action by Unite members on 30 September and 1 October. Passengers due to travel on these dates are advised that the airport expects to operate a full schedule as normal. Customers should check in as usual. Further strikes are currently […]
Statement from Bournemouth Airport about planned industrial action by Unite members
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 […]
Bournemouth Airport among UK’s top six airports in Which? survey
Bournemouth Airport has been ranked among the UK’s top six airports in a major survey by consumer champion Which?, securing coveted ‘Recommended Provider’ status for customer experience. With a customer score of 73%, Bournemouth was praised for its friendly staff, efficient check-in, smooth bag drop and swift security process. Its sister airports Exeter and Norwich, […]
UPDATE: Industrial Action Suspended
Unite have today (Wednesday 3rd September) suspended their proposed strikes at Bournemouth Airport following an improved offer which they are recommending their members accept. This means the planned strike action from Friday 5 September to Sunday 7 September, and on Sunday 14 September, will not go ahead. The airport will be fully operational on these […]
Bournemouth Airport welcomes approval for terminal expansion
Bournemouth Airport has welcomed planning approval for a major enhancement of passenger facilities that will include an extended terminal and new transport interchange. The scheme is part of a phased and ongoing £50m investment by the airport and is expected to create at least 230 direct jobs and hundreds more in the local economy. The […]