Flybe adds 2,500 seats on French routes from London Southend due to popular demand
(29th July 2014)
Due to strong bookings and growing demand, Flybe, operated by Stobart Air, is adding 2,500 extra seasonal seats on its new routes from London Southend Airport to France. Flybe will be adding a total of 28 extra flights per week between Rennes and Caen-
The airline will operate 10 additional flights on its Rennes route from 26 July and an extra 18 flights on its Caen-
Flybe recently launched six new routes from London Southend to continental Europe and 30,000 passengers are already booked to fly on those routes.
Flybe launched its new daily service from London Southend to Rennes in June, with one-
Earlier this month Flybe’s service from London Southend to Caen-
Simon Fagan, Chief Commercial Officer at Stobart Air said “We are delighted with the popularity of our new routes and to announce the addition of seasonal flights from London Southend to Caen-
The route has been equally popular among both leisure and business passengers who are attracted by competitive prices and convenient schedules as well as the efficiency of London Southend Airport. With the addition of seasonal flights on this service, we are well on course to reach our target of flying 18,000 and 50,000 passengers in one year to Caen-
Roger Clements, Managing Director, London Southend Airport said “This is very welcome news for London Southend Airport which is further testament to the popularity of the airport for business and leisure travellers alike. Adding these seasonal flights will enable more passengers to experience the benefits of London Southend Airport and I look forwarding to welcoming them in the month ahead.”