Second blow for Bournemouth Airport

Palmair has followed Ryanair in suspending winter flights from Bournemouth Airport, blaming a lack of advanced bookings for the decision.

The airline, which is a sister company to Bath Travel, has dropped flights from Bournemouth during November, December and January but it said it may operate a reduced schedule from February.

Ryanair announced it was pulling out of Bournemouth during the winter due to the rise in Air Passenger Duty.