Monday 28th April 2014 – More choice, more variety and local routes for Norfolk’s sun seekers
Thomson and First Choice increase capacity from Norwich airport and introduce a new route for local holiday makers
Thomson and First Choice are pleased to announce that in summer 2015 they will be increasing capacity at Norwich airport through the introduction of a new route to Mahon, Menorca. The plans for summer 2015 also include the addition of a further weekly flight for existing route Dalaman, Turkey.
The move to introduce this new route is part of the UK’s largest tour operator’s strategy to ensure customers across the UK can fly from their local airport and stay at the best hotels in some of the most exciting destinations. The new route went on sale on the 24th April.
Not only will customers from the Norwich area now be able to fly to the beautiful island of Menorca, but they will now also have the opportunity to choose varying durations in Turkey – not just the standard seven and 14 night stays thanks to an additional flight to Dalaman. Customers travelling from Norwich will now also have access to some of Thomson and First Choice’s most popular flagship hotels. These include the brand new for summer 2015 Thomson Sensatori Resort Fethiye in Turkey’s Dalaman region as well as the already popular First Choice Holiday Village Menorca. The new build Sensatori Resort Fethiye will offer an amazing pool scene, gourmet dining, action packed activities, an ultra-relaxing spa and extensive facilities for families, and promises to be as luxurious as neighbouring Sensatori Resort Turkey in Side. Karen Switzer, Director of Aviation Planning for Thomson and First Choice, said of the move: “Adding additional capacity from Norfolk and the introduction of a new route to Menorca demonstrates our commitment to Norwich Airport and the local area, and following the success of the additional summer 2014 flights, we know that further demand is there.
“Expanding access to our portfolio of destinations and hotels is a key part of our overall strategy and we hope that this move will enhance the holiday experience for our customers.”
Andrew Bell, Chief Executive of Norwich International Airport, said, “Our objective is to provide an ever increasing range of top quality holiday destinations and product to the holidaymakers in our region. Working closely with Thomson and First Choice, we are making good progress in achieving this.”
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