Southampton Airport has smashed all time records for the number of passengers passing through the terminal.
BAA has today announced continued passenger growth at Southampton Airport during 2006.
Last year the airport welcomed 1.913 million passengers, an increase of 4.1% on 2005.
This makes it the busiest year ever in its 97 year history. And 130,000 people used the airport in the month of December alone.
Today Southampton Airport managing director Chris Butler said: "2006 has been a very successful year and I would like to personally thank all of the 1200 staff at the airport, for their hard work and dedication.
"Looking forward, 2007 promises to be another exciting year, and we aim to pass the 2 million passenger milestone in the latter part of the year."
Southampton Airport currently serves 47 destinations with 8 airline partners.
The Top 10 routes during 2006 were; Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Jersey, Guernsey, Amsterdam, Dublin, Belfast and Leeds.
New routes already confirmed for 2007 include Nice with Flybe and Verona with Inghams.
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