Extra flight planned for Welsh north south air link
29.07.10
Airlines are being asked to submit bids to operate the north-south Wales air route for the next four years after it was taken over on a short term basis by Manx2 in May following the collapse of Highland Airways. The winner of the new contract will take over the service between Anglesey and Cardiff airport in January 2011, with the assembly government also examining whether it can increase the number of flights.
Deputy First Minister, Ieuan Wyn Jones said: ‘This tender process is the start of the search for an airline to provide this incredibly popular service on a long-term basis for the next four years. To date over 40,000 passengers have used the service and it forms a key part of our National Transport Plan, helping to reduce journey times and improve business links between north and south.’
The assembly government will be exploring whether there is scope to enhance the current service by adding an additional mid-day return journey on Mondays and Fridays only, when demand is at its highest.
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