Flybe steps in with increased capacity on key Aberdeen to Birmingham route

To ensure that passengers continue to have the widest possible choice of flights, Flybe - the largest scheduled airline both at Aberdeen and Birmingham airports - has scheduled an extra four flights a week to and from the two cities. In addition, it is offering a limited time seat sale with fares from £24.99 one way including taxes and charges. Seats are available for booking from Saturday September 25th through to Friday October 15th at www.flybe.com for travel anytime between October 31st and March 26th, 2011.

The flights have been added to Flybe’s existing schedule on Mondays and Fridays, departing Birmingham 1150, arriving Aberdeen 1320: and departing Aberdeen 1345, arriving Birmingham 1520. This will bring the total number of flights that Flybe operates on this key route to 36 every week and features three return flights every weekday. Full timetable details can be found at www.flybe.com.

Mike Rutter, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer says: “Since taking over this important route following our acquisition of BA Connect in 2007, the number of passengers choosing to fly with us has increased by 33%: and we’ve had a particularly good summer with passenger numbers up 6% over the May-August period last year.

“By way of welcoming on board many of the former customers of bmi Regional and to introduce them to the Flybe product, I’m pleased to announce our limited-time seat sale on the route and to reaffirm our determination to ensuring that passengers have the widest choice of options possible.

“We hope that today’s announcement will serve to reinforce the message that the UK’s Number One Domestic airline remains committed to growing its services between Aberdeen and Birmingham so that even more passengers can enjoy Flybe’s efficient and friendly service - and at a price which also provides outstanding value.”