Double celebration for Loganair’s Norwich operation
NEW DUTCH ROUTE MARKS DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR LOGANAIR’S NORWICH OPERATION
– Airline introduces new weekday Den Helder service almost a year to the day after launching first Norwich International Airport route to Manchester –
Flybe franchise carrier Loganair celebrates two landmark events at Norwich International Airport today (Monday, March 4) – the airline’s first anniversary of operations at the Norfolk-based hub and the launch of its scheduled service to Den Helder.
The new weekday route, the first scheduled operation to fly to the Dutch port city from the UK, is the latest addition to the airline’s schedule of services from Norwich International Airport.
On Monday, March 5, 2012, Loganair launched its first flights from Norwich to Manchester. The new Den Helder route is an extension of the Manchester to Norwich service, which flies three times every weekday and once on a Sunday.
Loganair also operates a direct Saturday flight between Norwich and the Isle of Man, which first took to the skies on May 26, 2012
Then In December last year, Loganair announced it would commence operations this coming spring on a new seasonal Sunday service to Guernsey.
Loganair will take over the route from franchise partner Flybe and is set to increase the number of flights from 19 to 25. Services to the Channel Islands holiday destination start on Sunday, April 28, and will operate until September 29.
The Scottish airline’s Norwich services to Manchester, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Den Helder directly support the employment of 15 locally-based pilots, cabin crew and engineers.
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Roger Hage, Loganair’s director of business development, said: “We are extremely proud, and it is entirely apt, that our first anniversary of operations at Norwich should coincide with the launch of the Den Helder service.
“Despite operating in what continues to be a difficult climate for the aviation industry, everyone at Loganair has worked hard to ensure our services in East Anglia continue to thrive.
“Our success at Norwich can be directly attributed to the efforts of our staff, as well as increased frequency levels and improved schedules we offer to our passengers.”
The first passengers travelling to Den Helder today will board the route’s inaugural flight at 10.20am, arriving in the Dutch city’s airport a mere 50 minutes later.
Loganair expects the Norwich to Den Helder service to act as an important transport link for passengers employed in the offshore oil and gas, maritime and horticultural sectors located in both the East Anglia area and in the Netherlands.
Flights from Norwich will depart weekdays at 10.20am, arriving in Den Helder at 12.10pm local time. Return flights will depart Den Helder at 2.30pm, returning to Norwich International Airport at 2.20pm.
Andrew Bell, CEO at Norwich International Airport, said: “Loganair’s first year of operation at Norwich International Airport has been a great success and we will be working closely together over the coming year to ensure this success continues to build”.
The Manchester, Guernsey and Den Helder services will be operated by Loganair’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Suckling Airways, using a 31-seat Dornier 328 turboprop aircraft. A 34-seat Saab 340 aircraft is used on the Norwich to Isle of Man service.
Fares for the Norwich to Den Helder service start from £79.99 one-way include all taxes and a free checked bag up to 20kgs in weight.
Customers will also receive a generous 6kg cabin baggage allowance as well as a choice of complimentary on-board snacks and refreshments served in-flight.
To book tickets on Loganair services from Norwich visit www.flybe.com or call 0871 700 2000.