‘New’ London airport bids for Irish passengers

London’s “newest” airport believes Irish air travellers will play a key role in its target of reaching one million passengers by the end of next year.

London Southend Airport now offers a sixth option to Irish air passengers flying to the British capital in addition to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and London City.

Its operators are hoping that some Irish sports fans travelling to the Olympic Games in London which start on Friday will opt to travel via Southend in Essex to avoid traffic congestion expected at some London airports.