Eastern Airways announces Southampton Airport to Brussels flights
22.10.05
Eastern Airways will introduce its first ever international flights from Southampton Airport next month. The regional airline will fly between Southampton and Brussels, with a schedule targeted at the south's business travellers.
Eastern Airways will succeed VLM Airlines on the Southampton - Brussels route from 1 November 2005, and will offer improved timings - with two flights each weekday. An aircraft will be based at Southampton enabling the airline to depart at 07:10 and 17:50, arriving in Brussels at 09:30 and 20:10. Return services will depart Brussels at 10:10 and 20:40, arriving in Southampton at 10:30 and 21:00 (all local times).
Richard Lake, Eastern Airways' Managing Director, said: 'We are very pleased to be launching our first ever services from Southampton to Brussels. There have traditionally been strong business links between the two cities and we have moved quickly to ensure the continuation of this service with an enhanced business schedule for Southampton travellers.'
David Cumming, Managing Director for Southampton Airport, said: 'This service is important for the region and Eastern Airways' decision to fly the route enables business links to continue and prosper. We are delighted to welcome Eastern onto the Brussels route and I'm sure this news will be welcomed by the business community.'
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