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Southend to Maastricht Aachen route launched

Flybe announced today that it will offer direct return flights between London Southend Airport and Maastricht Aachen Airport, six days a week from 10 July 2014, operated by its franchise partner, Stobart Air.

In the first year of the route’s operation, Flybe intends to carry up to 25,000 passengers. In three years Flybe aims to fly 80,000 passengers. This launch comes just months after Ryanair pulled its London Stansted service from Maastricht Aachen Airport.

Mr Peter O’Mara, Commercial and Operations Development Manager at Stobart Air said that London Southend Airport represents a value for money, easy and accessible choice for both business and leisure passengers. he said: “We are delighted to announce our new Maastricht Aachen to London-Southend service.

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"This is Flybe’s first direct flight service from Maastricht Aachen to London. The service offers a low-cost flight to an airport which is only 53 minutes from the centre of London. Maastricht, Aachen and the Euregion have a strong business community and the availability of return services to London Southend will provide convenience for many businesses in the area. For leisure passengers, the London Southend route provides a low-cost and hassle-free travel alternative to the UK capital. We look forward to welcoming passengers from Maastricht, Aachen and the Euregion on board from 10 July.”

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Sander Heijmans, Chief Executive, Maastricht Aachen Airport said: “The fact that Flybe will operate non-stop flights from Maastricht to London Southend is very welcome news. To have the biggest European regional carriers as a new customer for the airport is a significant development that fits in our strategy to offer air connections not only to the leisure passenger but also to our business community. The frequencies offered, combined with the fast connection between London Southend and the city, make this a very good way to travel to London. And for travellers from the UK, this new route offers an excellent start of a city-trip to Maastricht and surroundings.”

 

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