London Southend Airport Terminal Extension Officially Opened
The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport, declared the extension to London Southend Airport’s terminal officially open today (7 April 2014).
He was joined by Stobart Group CEO Andrew Tinkler and London Southend Airport Operations
Director David Lister, along with local dignitaries, to unveil a commemorative plaque
marking the successful completion of the final phase of the airport’s six-
During his visit, the Secretary of State was given a behind-
Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin said “I am very pleased to have the opportunity to see the redevelopment at London Southend Airport first hand. The growth the airport is seeing is fantastic news for the regional economy and passengers alike. This new terminal extension means better facilities for travellers and a boost for the UK’s transport infrastructure.”
Rochford and Southend East MP, James Duddridge accompanied the Secretary on his visit
to officially open the £10 million terminal extension, and commented: “I am delighted
the Secretary of State for Transport was able to officially open the terminal extension
at London Southend Airport. We have a proud record of welcoming Government Ministers
to Southend to commemorate and celebrate the exciting delivery of each stage of the
airport’s extension programme. Patrick’s visit comes at a time when the airport is
increasing the choice of British and European destinations it offers, seeing ever-
London Southend Airport is Europe’s fastest growing airport, with a 57.1% rise in passenger numbers in 2013 (Airline Network News and Analysis). It was also recently recognised as the Best Airport in Britain in Which? airport passenger survey.
David Lister said “It is great to have the last phase of airport regeneration officially
open. At London Southend we pride ourselves in our simply easier experience with
short walking distances, friendly staff and targets of less than 4-