Flybe to link Bristol to Isle of Man and Jersey

26/11/2009

By Nick Jones.

Low cost carrier Flybe has announced a new route linking Bristol International Airport and the Isle of Man.

Flights between the two destinations will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from March 30th 2010, priced at £29.99 one way, including tax and surcharges.

The hour-long journey will also take place on Saturdays between May and September 2010 and will be serviced by a modern Bombardier Q-400 aircraft.

Ann Reynolds, Isle of Man Airport director, commented: "We have been seeking to restore this important link to Bristol for the last couple of years and it is extremely encouraging that Flybe have decided to develop it in 2010."

Flybe chief commercial officer Mike Rutter added that the flights will boast extra legroom due to the aircraft's two-by-two seating configuration.

The carrier will also offer daily services to the island of Jersey beginning on the same dates and starting from £33.00 one way.

Bristol International Airport has served 4.8 million passengers in the past year.