Bournemouth Airport Prepares for Premier League Season

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Bournemouth Airport is gearing up for the area's team, AFC Bournemouth, first Premier League season by introducing several enhancements. The airport, which welcomes nearly 811,000 passengers annually, is considering a VIP lounge for the football team's friends and families, a "fast-track" processing lane for football kits, and special rates for private jets traveling to matches. Additionally, the airport has received requests to rename the terminal in honor of manager Eddie Howe, who secured the club's spot in the league earlier this year. Bournemouth Airport is collaborating with partner airports at Manchester and East Midlands to ensure it is "Premier League ready."

Key Takeaways:

  • Bournemouth Airport is introducing a VIP lounge for AFC Bournemouth's friends and families ahead of the team's first Premier League season.
  • The airport is considering a "fast-track" processing lane for football kits and offering special rates for private jets traveling to matches.
  • The airport has received requests to rename the terminal in honor of AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe.
  • Bournemouth Airport will launch a new cocktail range and spa and manicure facilities.
  • The airport will partner with Manchester and East Midlands airports to ensure it is "Premier League ready."
  • Flybe is launching a new base in Bournemouth on May 18, introducing several new routes to the airport this month.
  • The new routes include Amsterdam, Paris, Glasgow, Dublin, and Deauville.

Statistics:

  • 811,000 passengers pass through Bournemouth Airport annually.
  • Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, is launching a new base in Bournemouth on May 18.
  • The new Flybe base will introduce several new routes to the airport this month.
  • The new routes include Amsterdam, Paris, Glasgow, Dublin, and Deauville.

Sources:

  • Heart radio station

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