Manchester Airport airline to axe two routes within weeks

NewsGreater Manchester NewsManchester AirportAffected customers will be contacted directly17:42, 06 Aug 2026Regional airline Loganair has announced that it is ending two routes from Manchester Airport later this month to the closure of its Southampton base. The airline is axing its Southampton and Exeter services from the northern travel hub.‌It has confirmed that the Southampton-Manchester and Manchester-Exeter services will operate for the final time on Thursday August 20. It comes as it plans to close its Southampton base at the end of October.‌Loganair said that affected passengers will be contacted directly and those with tickets booked will be offered alternatives. In the case where there is not an option a refund will be offered.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to you