Flybe boosts Aberdeen to Gatwick service with extra flights
06 March 2008
Saturday and Sunday services increased over summer due to overwhelming demandDue to unprecedented demand, Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is adding extra flights to its Aberdeen to London Gatwick route, giving Scottish travellers even more options for getaways to England’s capital city and the south east.
The increase in service will see extra capacity added to the Saturday and Sunday summer schedules with an extra flight on each day. The move means travellers will get to choose from two return flights at the weekend between May and October.
Aberdeen – London Gatwick
• One extra daily service on Saturday between 3 May and 25 October. Departing ABZ at 1135, arriving LGW at 1315 and departing LGW 1415, arriving ABZ at 1555.
• One extra daily service on Sunday between 4 May and 19 October. Departing ABZ at 1150, arriving LGW at 1330. Departing LGW at 1400, arriving ABZ at 1540.
• Fares begin at £29.99 one way including taxes and charges
Flights are available now for booking on www.flybe.com.
Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer Flybe, says: “This service has proved so popular with both our Scottish and English travellers that we’ve decided to offer extra flights to Gatwick on Saturdays and Sundays. The additional services will make South East England even more accessible for visitors looking for a long weekend break, or business travellers looking to beat the weekday rush. ”
“When Flybe took over this route from BA, we pledged to grow the service and these additional flights are proof of our commitment to Aberdeen - this is Flybe listening to our customers’ needs and responding accordingly.”