Loganair has unveiled plans to introduce its tenth base at Southampton Airport, leading to the creation of new jobs, particularly for pilots, cabin crew, and engineers from the local community. The base aims to enhance connectivity to and from this vital region, increasing the airline’s overall passenger capacity by over 140,000 annually. The operation will commence with two ATR-72 600 aircraft by October 2025.

In addition, Loganair will introduce two new routes, with the first flights set for October 26 to connect Southampton with Manchester, and Manchester with Exeter. The popular route from Southampton to Edinburgh will also see its capacity raised from 49 to 72 passengers.

“We are delighted to be announcing a new base in Southampton, which is a logical and important strategic step for the UK’s largest regional airline,” said Luke Farajallah, CEO of Loganair. Translation: “We are excited to announce a new base in Southampton, marking a significant and strategic milestone for the UK’s largest regional airline.”

Loganair’s new presence is expected to be well received by the local market as the airline aims to foster growth in this flourishing area.

For further details, visit Loganair’s Official Announcement.