Flybe Group PLC Flybe launches new routes to London Heathrow (3252S)
December 20 2016 - 1:00AM
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Flybe Group PLC
20 December 2016
Flybe Group PLC ("Flybe")
Flybe strengthens UK regional connectivity by launching two new
routes between Scotland and Heathrow
Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, is heading to London
Heathrow for the first time next year to connect the UK's largest
international airport with Scotland, offering a choice of more than
40 scheduled flights a week from Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The new
routes complement Flybe's well-established London City flights from
the two Scottish airports.
Flybe will operate the slots which became available as a result
of commitments required by the European Commission following the
acquisition of BMI by International Consolidated Airlines Group.
Flybe is not required to pay to use the slots, other than to meet
Heathrow landing and passenger charges. The slots will not be
purchased by Flybe and will therefore not be brought onto the
balance sheet.
Flybe will be using Heathrow's Terminal 2 and will offer 'One
Stop to the World' connectivity to its codeshare and interline
partners. Flights have been conveniently timed for both business
and leisure travel, and fares are from GBP39.99 one way including
taxes and charges.
This route expansion means that, with effect from 26(th) March
2017, Flybe will offer up to 18 flights a day between London and
Edinburgh, and 10 between London and Aberdeen.
Executive Chairman, Simon Laffin, said: "We are delighted to
announce our first flights to London Heathrow, significantly
enhancing our UK domestic route network and offering even better
links between Scotland and London. The new routes to Heathrow
complement the existing ones we operate to London City, and will
benefit our business customers and customers in Scotland who want
to connect with our long haul codeshare partners.
"Flybe is the leading airline serving UK domestic passengers and
these new services position us well to serve our passengers in both
Scotland and the South East. We have long been lobbying for
Heathrow to offer more opportunities for domestic flights to
enhance regional connectivity. Whilst other operators may have
dismissed the possibility of further domestic routes into Heathrow,
we look forward to working with the airport to further expand the
range of domestic destinations."
Heathrow's Chief Executive, John Holland-Kaye, added: "Improving
the connections into Heathrow from all around the UK will be vital
in helping to secure the economic future of communities in every
corner of the nation. Today's announcement shows that the measures
we're introducing, such as the GBP10 reduction on domestic
passenger charges, are already working to secure vital links. More
airlines flying routes to Scottish airports means more flights,
more competition and choice for families, and more visitors to
Scotland. With Flybe based at Terminal 2, it also means new, unique
direct access from Heathrow to markets such Colombia, Taipei and
Auckland - meaning more opportunity for Scottish businesses looking
to reach new export markets."
ENDS
Enquiries
Flybe +44 (0)20 7379 5151
Simon Laffin, Executive Chairman
Maitland +44 (0)20 7379 5151
Neil Bennett
Andy Donald
Notes to Editors:
The schedule for the new London Heathrow (LHR) routes starting
26th March 2017 is as follows:
ABERDEEN (ABZ)
Mon-Fri (3 flights a day)
-- Dep ABZ 0645 - Arr LHR 0900
-- Dep ABZ 1500 - Arr LHR 1715
-- Dep ABZ 1720 - Arr LHR 1935
-- Dep LHR 0945 - Arr ABZ 1145
-- Dep LHR 1805 - Arr ABZ 2005
-- Dep LHR 2020 - Arr ABZ 2220
Sat (1 flight a day)
-- Dep ABZ 0645 - Arr LHR 0900
-- Dep LHR 0945 - Arr ABZ 1145
Sun (2 flights a day)
-- Dep ABZ 0645 - Arr LHR 0900
-- Dep ABZ 1720 - Arr LHR 1935
-- Dep LHR 0945 - Arr ABZ 1145
-- Dep LHR 2020 - Arr ABZ 2220
EDINBURGH (EDI)
Mon-Fri (4 flights a day)
-- Dep EDI 0600 - Arr LHR 0800
-- Dep EDI 0835 - Arr LHR 1035
-- Dep EDI 1530 - Arr LHR 1730
-- Dep EDI 1800 - Arr LHR 2000
-- Dep LHR 0845 - Arr EDI 1025
-- Dep LHR 1120 - Arr EDI 1300
-- Dep LHR 1820 - Arr EDI 2000
-- Dep LHR 2045 - Arr EDI 2225
Sat (2 flights a day)
-- Dep EDI 0600 - Arr LHR 0800
-- Dep EDI 1530 - Arr LHR 1730
-- Dep LHR 0845 - Arr EDI 1025
-- Dep LHR 1820 - Arr EDI 2000
Sun (3 flights a day)
-- Dep EDI 0835 - Arr LHR 1035
-- Dep EDI 1530 - Arr LHR 1730
-- Dep EDI 1800 - Arr LHR 2000
-- Dep LHR 1120 - Arr EDI 1300
-- Dep LHR 1820 - Arr EDI 2000
-- Dep LHR 2045 - Arr EDI 2225
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