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Doncaster Sheffield unveils eight new Flybe routes

Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield has today announced eight new routes with Flybe.

The new routes, including two major European hub airports, go on sale today and will be operational from the end of March 2016.

The introduction of these new routes will see Flybe become the largest low-cost airline to operate from the Yorkshire airport, with some 44 departures per week.

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Steve Gill, managing director of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “This is fantastic news for the Sheffield City Region. Flybe will be taking passengers to eight destinations from the end of March 2016.

“The routes include two hub feeder services to Paris and Amsterdam which offers global connectivity. This will benefit businesses from across the region and this new wave of connectivity will take the airport and the city region to the next level.

“We have worked extremely closely with the Flybe team to ensure that the route network meets the needs of the region.

“I’m therefore delighted to announce that from March 27 2016, Flybe will serve the following network from Doncaster Sheffield Airport; Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Jersey, Newquay, Malaga, Alicante and Faro.

“There is a clear message in this that local people want to fly from their local airport and not have to trek to Heathrow or across the Pennines in needless car or train journeys. Thanks to the new motorway link road, journey times between the airport and Sheffield will be reduced to 25 minutes and some 15-20 minutes will be knocked off most journeys.

“Regional airports are vital to the economic prosperity of city regions and we welcome Flybe’s massive investment into the Sheffield City Region, wider Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire and North Derbyshire regions.”

Today’s news will see Doncaster Sheffield Airport experience double-digit growth in 2016 with the additional seats and growth from other incumbent carriers expected to take passenger figures from 900,000 in 2015 to 1.35 million in 2016.

Phil Delaney, sales and distribution director, for Flybe added, “We’re excited to confirm our new schedule from Doncaster Sheffield Airport today. We are confident we have created a schedule that delivers attractive travel options that are both appealing and affordable for Summer 2016 as well as providing opportunities for onward global connections.

“Flybe prides itself on offering great value fares and a convenient, fast, reliable service to some very popular destinations. We look forward to our expanded operations taking off from Yorkshire and to welcoming all our new passengers on board next March.”

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