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Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, announces (21-Apr-09) some great news for Yorkshire and the North with the launch of a new three times daily service from Leeds Bradford to London Gatwick
Flybe, la mayor aerolínea regional de Europa, acaba de anunciar (21 Abr 09) tres nuevos vuelos diarios desde Leeds Bradford a Londres Gatwick.
Following BMI’s decision in March to axe their service from Leeds Bradford to London Heathrow, Flybe is delighted and proud to introduce a business-friendly schedule that will hugely benefit the regional economies of Yorkshire and the Humber, as a result, creating up to 130 jobs for the region and adding 20 direct Flybe jobs at Gatwick.
Responding to widespread business and political disappointment at the removal of the direct air link to London, and the deterioration of rail services to the capital, Flybe – as it did for both Newcastle and Aberdeen in 2009 – has again come to the rescue.
Flybe will begin operating the three times a day service from 29-Jun-09 with fares starting at just GBP 24.99 one way including taxes and charges to be operated on an environmentally efficient, state-of-the-art Bombardier Q400.
Chief Commercial Officer, Flybe Mike Rutter, announces“Air services from London Gatwick to Leeds Bradford are of great strategic importance to Yorkshire and the North in general and we’re delighted to be able to fill the gap and introduce a service to London so soon after BMI abandoned their service. The new service demonstrates Flybe’s commitment to the region, continuing to help the local economy through the development of affordable and convenient business and leisure travel options.
“We stepped in to provide airlinks to London when other operators walked away from Newcastle and Aberdeen and are now getting a bit of a reputation as the airline that comes to the rescue of the regions.”
Commenting on Flybe’s announcement, Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber Rt. Hon Rosie Winterton MP stated “Regular and dependable flights between Leeds Bradford and London are very important for our region’s economy. I warmly welcome the launch of Flybe’s new service to this region, which I know will be extremely well received, particularly by the business community.”
Leeds Bradford International Airport's Commercial Director
Tony Hallwood, announced “This is fantastic news for the city of Leeds and the West Yorkshire region. We welcome the introduction of Flybe services to London Gatwick which will once again provide a valuable airlink to the capital for business and leisure travellers. We also look forward to working with our regional tourism partners to encourage an increase in the number of visitors to the Yorkshire region from London and the South East.”
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 21-Apr-09
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Flybe launches new Gatwick service 
