From Manston to Manchester in 70 minutes
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Scheduled daily
flights to Manchester took off from Manston for the first time on
Monday as the airport continues to expand its services.
The new schedule offers connecting flights to Glasgow, Belfast,
Orkney and Inverness and complements the existing flights to
Edinburgh.
Both services are with low-cost airline Flybe.
Manston chief executive officer Charles Buchanan said: “They are
award-winning, stylish destinations that are perfect for short
breaks from the south east.
“These routes underline Manston’s value as an excellent regional
airport for the south east.
“And we’re so easy to use. Where else can you park within sight
of the check-in desks?”
He predicts demand growing for Manchester
from both the business and leisure markets, now that you can get
there quickly six days a week.
“It takes over four hours to drive to
Manchester, and if you take the train, you’ve got to go via London
which can take in excess of 5 hours," he said, "so it’s a
no-brainer. "
“And it’s not just a time-saving benefit.
Manston is a real hassle-free experience. We’re easy to get to,
there’s no M25 to negotiate and you can board the aircraft metres
from where you park your car.”
Meanwhile, Newmarket Holidays will add two new holiday
destinations in 2011 flying from Manston to Spain and Croatia.
There will also be package tours to Lake Garda, Venice, Spain
and Portugal.
Mr Buchanan said: “Flying to the sun are the routes that we are
most frequently asked for from Manston.
“I am delighted that Newmarket has recognised this and is
offering new services to Spain and Croatia. “
For more information visit the airport’s website
www.manstonairport.com
Tuesday, September 07 2010
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