27 Oct 2014 07:30
Flybe Group PLC
27 October 2014
FLYBE WELCOMES FUNDING FOR CRUCIAL NEWQUAY TO LONDON GATWICK AIR ROUTE
Flybe welcomes the news from Cornwall Country Council and the Department for Transport that it will provide a financial guarantee for the full four-year duration of the Public Service Obligation for the crucial Newquay to London Gatwick route. An announcement was made by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Robert Goodwill MP today.
Flybe has been working alongside Newquay Airport, Cornwall Council and the local MPs to gain PSO funding for the route, which will operate up to three times a day.
Flybe's Chief Executive, Saad Hammad said: "The people of Cornwall need efficient and affordable air access to the Capital, which is faster than road and rail. So we welcome today's announcement. It is an important step in improving regional connectivity in the UK, which contributes significantly to economic development. Flybe's strategic vision is to give regional customers around the country more convenient access to the wider world. We look forward to continuing to serve our passengers flying to and from Newquay."
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