Bournemouth Airport has surprised its one millionth passenger this year with champagne and flowers.
The gifts were handed out by Bournemouth Airport Managing Director Steve Gill and Customer Service Director Cathy Hicks.
Lisa Gray and her partner Paul arrived on a flight from Faro in Portugal to the surprise reception.
It’s the first time since 2008 that the airport will see more than a million passengers in a year, and even more are expected in 2025.
Lisa said: “We love Bournemouth Airport. It’s our local airport, we live three miles away. It’s super-easy and super-friendly.”
Both TUI and Ryanair are increasing their operations at the airport, and Jet 2 will be arriving with 20 new routes from February.
Managing Director Steve Gill said: “More and more people are recognising the convenience and ease of travelling from their local airport, and with the exciting developments under way, we’re looking forward to an even wider range of destinations in the year ahead.”
Picture caption: (left to right): millionth passenger Lisa Gray, Bournemouth Airport Managing Director Steve Gill, Paul Gray and airport Customer Service Director Cathy Hicks.
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