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Southend Airport wins Best Route Development & Marketing award at Routes Europe 2025

Southend Airport has won the award for Best Route Development & Marketing in the airports under five million passengers category at this year’s Routes Europe Awards in Seville, Spain.

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This accolade recognises London Southend’s rapid growth, airline relationships and an innovative approach to route development, underpinned by high-impact marketing activities.

Nigel Mayes, Business Development Director, said: “This award is a testament to the dedication of our team and the strength of our airline partnerships. London Southend is uniquely positioned to support meaningful growth for carriers, backed by modern infrastructure, unbeatable access, and a marketing approach that gets noticed. We’re thrilled to be recognised by the industry at Routes Europe.”

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The award follows a year of significant growth for the airport, which recorded an impressive 133% year-on-year increase in flights from 2024 to 2025 – driven by the return of a three-aircraft easyJet base and the launch of 10 new holiday routes, plus a seasonal service to Lapland and domestic service to Newquay, Cornwall, operated by Eastern Airways.

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With immediate capacity to serve three million passengers, London Southend offers a low-cost, uncongested alternative to other London airports. Its modern infrastructure includes a dedicated on-site train station, providing seamless connectivity to London Liverpool Street in just 52 minutes and to Stratford in only 43 minutes, ensuring accessibility for both airlines and passengers alike. The Airport also benefits from zero slot constraints and the lowest operational costs for airlines.

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