Manx2 to operate Welsh north south air link
02.05.10
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that Isle of Man airline Manx2, along with its partner carrier FLM Aviation, have been appointed as the new operator for the North-South air link. The service between Cardiff Airport and Anglesey service will resume on Monday 10 May.
Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said: ‘I am pleased to announce that Manx2 will be running the north - south air link. This is a vital service helps to secure economic, social and political cohesion in Wales, as well as supporting economic development in north-west Wales. I made a commitment that the Assembly Government would take action to maintain this service and we have now achieved this.'
‘The Cardiff to Anglesey service has been hugely popular, with passenger numbers far exceeding our expectations. Manx2 is an established carrier with a proven track record, who already has experience of operating the service from those occasions when Highland Airways had operational difficulties. The Assembly Government is committed to maintaining this vital service and we look forward to working with Manx2 to build on its success’.
Services will leave Cardiff Airport Monday - Friday at 07:30, returning from Anglesey Valley at 08:55 and arriving into Cardiff at 10:00. Monday to Thursday afternoon flights leave Cardiff at 16:15, returning at 17:40. Friday afternoon services will run an hour earlier, departing 15:15 and returning at 16:40.
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