SOUTHAMPTON airport is celebrating strong passenger numbers during October.

Figures reveal that more than 165,188 people passed through its doors last month – this is up 13.3 per cent on last year.

The numbers represent 19,375 additional customers and it adds to growth in all areas for the airport.

Director of marketing and communications, Jan Halliday said: “We have had strong passenger growth in 2014 so far and are delighted to see this continue into the autumn. 

“We are now starting to get ready for the ski season which starts in December, with a wide range of ski resort options in the Alps and Pyrenees.”