Blackpool International airport is situated one mile south of Blackpool town centre and has excellent road and rail links, providing speedy access to the North West. Its key airlines include Jet2.com, Ryanair and Manx2.com. Blackpool airport is expected to handle about half a million passengers in 2008, flying 12 routes to the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and mainland European destinations.
Blackpool International airport has recently agreed a £14 million investment with Balfour Beatty, the international engineering, construction, services and investment group. Balfour Beatty have acquired a 95% interest in Blackpool airport. The acquisition is good news for travellers in Lancashire and Cumbria as the airport will continue to improve and expand the reach of its services.
After the acquisition Balfour Beatty Chief Executive, Ian Tyler, said:
"Blackpool International is a well-located airport with the potential to become a thriving international gateway to Lancashire and Cumbria. We will work together with the airlines and our local partners to help increase its penetration within this core catchment area and to play its part in attracting inbound visitors to the region. We believe that our approach will deliver significant, sustained growth in passenger traffic at the airport and will generate important economic benefits for it and for Blackpool. Our aim is to develop Blackpool to be the airport of choice for residents, businesses and visitors of Lancashire and Cumbria."
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