Aer Arann is to start operating from Southend airport, 40 miles from London, following an investment from the airport’s owners the Stobart transport group.
Flights to Galway and Waterford will start on March 28, with more destinations, including those aimed at business travellers, to be scheduled later next year.
Stobart has invested heavily in the airport, which opens a dedicated rail station in December within walking distance of the terminal that will link it with the City of London in 50 minutes. The airport hopes to benefit from the 2012 Olympics and to emulate some of the success of London City airport.
“We have a lot of planning to do, there is obviously potential there for more destinations, both passengers and freight,” said an Aer Arann spokesman.
(ABTN)
Flights to Galway and Waterford will start on March 28, with more destinations, including those aimed at business travellers, to be scheduled later next year.
Stobart has invested heavily in the airport, which opens a dedicated rail station in December within walking distance of the terminal that will link it with the City of London in 50 minutes. The airport hopes to benefit from the 2012 Olympics and to emulate some of the success of London City airport.
“We have a lot of planning to do, there is obviously potential there for more destinations, both passengers and freight,” said an Aer Arann spokesman.
(ABTN)