Regional airline Loganair has announced it will end two routes from Manchester Airport later this month due to the closure of its Southampton base. The Southampton-Manchester and Manchester-Exeter services will operate for the final time on Thursday, August 20.
Closure of Southampton base
The airline plans to close its Southampton base at the end of October. Loganair said affected passengers will be contacted directly, with alternatives offered where available, or a refund if no suitable option exists.
In a statement, a Loganair spokesperson said: "Following a review of our wider network and operational setup, we have taken the difficult decision to close our Southampton operating base at the end of October. Southampton–Manchester and Manchester–Exeter services will operate for the final time on Thursday 20 August."
Strategic update
The spokesperson added: "Customers affected by these changes will be contacted directly and will be offered alternative options where available, or a refund where no suitable alternative exists. This demand-led decision is part of a wider strategic update, which sees changes to operating bases and overall network delivery."
Loganair launched the flights on October 25, coinciding with the opening of its 10th base in Southampton. One of the main reasons behind the launch was providing more connections for passengers heading on cruise holidays departing from Southampton.
Manchester Airport has been contacted for a comment.
