Flybe announce new route - Cardiff to Belfast City

Flybe, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, has announced the launch of its brand new base at Cardiff Airport with the introduction of a frequent, low fares service to Belfast City, benefiting business and leisure travellers alike.

Operating twice daily from May 2007, Flybe’s fares will start from just £19.99 one way including taxes and charges, bringing greater travel choice to travellers in and around Cardiff.

The announcement of the new hub consolidates Flybe’s commitment to growing regional air travel across the UK, and it’s promise to bring a high quality, low cost transport option direct to people’s doorsteps.

Belfast City airport is conveniently located close to the city centre, flying travellers direct to the heart of the city without having to travel the lengthy distance involved with flights into Belfast International airport.

Cardiff Airport to Belfast City
- Twice dailyflights commence on 17th May 2007
- Fares from £19.99 one way including taxes

The announcement of the new route from Cardiff is likely to be the first of many as Flybe continues to build its network of routes across the UK, expanding its operations across the backbone of the UK.

As the only low cost airline to offer a business service, business travellers from Cardiff will be able to take advantage of the wealth of benefits offered by Flybe including:

- The most generous frequent flyer programme in the industry
- The UK’s largest network of executive lounges
- Lowest minimum check-in times of any other UK low cost airline
- Fully flexible tickets
- Dedicated check-in desks
- Pre-select your seat for free
- Largest baggage allowance of any other UK low cost airline
- Complimentary onboard drinks and snacks

Recently cited as one of the hottest destinations for the coming year, Belfast City has a wealth of cultural and historical attractions to offer, as well as acting as a gateway to the astonishingly beautiful and unspoilt countryside of Northern Ireland.

The route should also provide a healthy boost to inbound tourism with business and leisure travellers from Northern Ireland keen to take advantage of a new, low cost service direct to the heart of the Welsh Capital.

The route is a part of Flybe’s 2007 summer schedule, which offers a total of 14 new domestic and European routes added to Flybe’s network nationally.

Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer, Flybe comments: “The announcement of a new hub at Cardiff is another string to Flybe’s bow. Beginning operations from this key base is a major move for us as we continue to expand across the UK, bringing our low cost, high quality service to Wales for the first time.”

“With the recent announcement of the proposed acquisition of BA Connect these are exciting times for Flybe as we grow to become Europe’s largest regional carrier. Cardiff Airport has massive potential for growth and we are already looking at options for further new routes to be introduced early next year so watch this space!”