Regional airline flybe is returning to Cornwall Airport Newquay as the region increases links to other UK locations. The airline will launch a 12-times weekly connection (double-daily Monday to Friday) to London Heathrow, while also adding a daily link to Manchester.
With both year-round routes flown using 78-seat Q400s, the significant network expansion will provide an additional 1,485 weekly domestic seats from Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) this winter. Maintaining non-stop access to Europe’s busiest hub, and increasing links to the heart of northwest England, is a major development for the Cornish airport.
Airport boss Sam O’Dwyer said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the new flybe as our 10th airline partner at Newquay. With daily flights to both London Heathrow and Manchester starting this winter, these new routes will add much needed extra capacity as well as additional options for passengers on two of our major markets.”
Dave Pflieger, of flybe, added: “We’re delighted to begin flights to and from Cornwall Airport Newquay, connecting one of the UK’s most popular year-round leisure destinations. Passengers can benefit from up to twice daily flights from London Heathrow and a daily service from Manchester.
"Flybe provides passengers with convenience, choice and everyday great value, in addition to offering complimentary tea, coffee, juice and biscuits on all flights.”
When flybe takes off in October, the Cornish airport’s carrier portfolio of airlines will consist of: Aer Lingus, British Airways, Eastern Airways, easyJet, Edelweiss, Eurowings, flybe, Loganair, Ryanair and Skybus. “Offering more airline choice and year-round connectivity is a key focus for us and we’re delighted that this latest announcement offers both of these,” added Mr O’Dwyer.
