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  • "I realise its early days but at the moment it would seem that there is not the amount of use of the airport for the Olympics as it was suggested there would be.
    It appears that up to now most visitors to the games have flown into Stanstead, Gatwick or Heathrow. but as I said...early days. Would love to think that Southend as a whole will indeed prosper as was indicated that it would. Considering that the Cultural events in London at the moment are not doing so well (as reported by the media) then perhaps we might get an influx of tourists to our very own cultural centre at the end of the pier, The Longest Pleasure Pier in the World."
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Southend Airport opens business lounge for private jet passengers

Southend Airport opens business lounge for private jet passengers Southend Airport opens business lounge for private jet passengers

A STATE-OF-THE-ART business lounge has opened at Southend Airport for private jets flying in for the Olympics.


The arrivals hall in the old terminal building has undergone a £500,000 transformation to create the modern area.

Earlier this month, the Echo revealed Landmark Aviation, which has bases at more than 50 airports across the world, named Southend Airport as its only destination for passengers flying in for the Games.

The new area includes a meeting room with full video conferencing technology, a pilot’s rest zone and facilities for drivers who are waiting for passengers.

For the full story and pictures see tomorrow's Echo.

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