Flyforbeans to launch Cardiff Airport flights
29.03.07
A new budget airline called Flyforbeans is to operate flights across Europe from Cardiff Airport. The first passengers are expected to travel with the airline before the end of this year, on routes to several destinations including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Eastern Europe not currently offered by the airport.
Managing director of flyforbeans, Tim Lee, said: 'Flyforbeans will be a European airline headquartered in Wales. We will be a truly low-cost airline and be dedicated to great value and excellent, friendly service.'
'The flyforbeans senior management team have more than a century of experience combined in the international aviation industry. Together we plan to build a low-cost carrier that is profitable but that never forgets its customers.'
Aviation consultancy SkyMerlin has launched the airline, which will operate win an initial fleet of three Boeing 737-300 series aircraft seating up to 148 passengers each. Up to 100 new jobs - 75 crew and 25 office staff - will initially be created by the venture, with more expected as the airline grows.
The south Wales-based project is being funded by private investors and the airline said it was confident its application to operate would be accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Specific details about routes will not be made known until the first flights go on sale, expected to be in Autumn.
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