SOUTHAMPTON Airport's largest carrier, Flybe, has been voted the most popular UK domestic and France-bound airline in a Holiday Which? survey.

Asked which airlines readers would recommend to their friends, Flybe was voted top in both domestic and France-bound categories.

The airline will see the number of routes it serves from Southampton swell to 25 as new destinations come online later this year.

Flybe sales and marketing director Mike Rutter said: "We are delighted that we have come out so well in the survey.

"We are well on our way to delivering on our promise to become the backbone of UK travel.

"This recognition is testimony not only to the growing strength of the Flybe brand but also to our 1,600 employees who are committed to delivering service and value for money across the UK."