Blackpool International for Lancashire and the Lake District

1990-1999-2009

  • The choice of routes rises to over 20 European destinations
  • MAR Properties Ltd purchases the airport in 2004 and invests £2m to refurbish the passenger terminal
  • Former England rugby captain Bill Beaumont OBE officially opens the new facilities including faster check-in facilities, more retail outlets and spacious seating areas
  • May 2008, Regional and City Airports Ltd, the aviation arm of Balfour Beatty acquires 95% of the newly named and rebranded 'Blackpool International for Lancashire and The Lake District'
  • 2009, Blackpool International is named passenger favourite in a survey by Which? Holiday Magazine.