Air Southwest to start flights between the South West and London
Air Southwest is set to revolutionise air travel between South West England and London with the launch of a twice daily service to London City Airport, in the heart of the capital, from both Plymouth and Newquay airports.
From April 20, Plymouth City will be linked directly to London City, twice daily. Flying time from Plymouth to London City will be just over an hour, shaving hours off the same journey by rail or road. Flight times will give South West business travellers a full business day in the capital.
The new service also provides a twice-daily link from Newquay to London City, meaning that Cornwall’s business travellers can also benefit from a full day in London, with the convenience of flying from Newquay Airport. This expansion will further strengthen Air Southwest’s route network from Newquay, where the airline is already the largest operator.
Te new flights complement Air Southwest’s four times daily London Gatwick service, which operates seven days a week from Plymouth and Newquay.
Peter Davies, managing director of Air Southwest, said: ” This London City service will revolutionise air travel between Devon and Cornwall and the capital. We expect it to be hugely popular with business travellers and have timed the flights to fit with busy working lives.
” Day-return rail travel to the capital is costly and time-consuming. With our new London City service our customers will save hours of travelling time, with great value fares. It’s also ideal for a short-break in London, and will help to increase inbound tourism to both Devon and Cornwall.”
Nigel Godefroy, chief executive of Air Southwest’s parent company, the Sutton Harbour Group, said: ” These London City flights demonstrate our commitment to developing new and innovative air services to and from the South West, and our support for the regional economy. The business market has been crying out for a service to the heart of London and that’s what Air Southwest will provide.”
For further information visit airsouthwest.com.
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