UK regional airline Loganair has opened its tenth base at Southampton Airport this week as it looks to strengthen the "resilience" of its network.
The Glasgow-based airline has started operations at Southampton, with plans to “progressively scale its operations” during early 2026 and reach full operational capacity by March when it will base two aircraft at the South Coast airport.
Loganair already operates flights from Southampton to Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle and Jersey. It also offers onward connections through Manchester to destinations such as Inverness, Aberdeen and the Isle of Man.
Ronnie Matheson, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: “The start of operations at our Southampton base represents an important step in strengthening the resilience of our network and ensuring consistent, reliable air links for the South Coast.
“Establishing a permanent base in Southampton allows us to better support an area of the country that is often overlooked, while providing our customers with dependable services and improved operational stability.”
The UK’s regional airline industry has seen the demise of two carriers – Eastern Airways and Blue Islands – in recent months.
Chris Tibbett, aviation director at AGS Airports, which owns Southampton Airport, added: “The addition of routes such as Manchester, which started in October, reconnected vital economic corridors and, through Loganair’s extensive interline partnerships, provides even greater global connectivity for our customers.”
Loganair currently operates nine other bases across the UK, including Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Jersey and the Isle of Man. The carrier also has a codeshare deal with British Airways and adopted the Avios loyalty programme last year.