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Leeds Bradford Airport welcomes new Aer Lingus route

Stobart Air, Irish airline and operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has today announced a new route from Leeds Bradford Airport to Cork in South West Ireland.

Starting 15 March 2016, Aer Lingus Regional will fly up to three times weekly between Leeds Bradford and Cork operating ATR72 aircraft flying on a Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Flights go on sale on Tuesday 8th December with lead in fares of £24.99 one way including taxes.

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport’s Aviation Development Director, commented:

“Leeds Bradford has been working closely with both Aer Lingus Regional and Cork Airport over the last 12 months to see the reintroduction of this important service to SW Ireland.

“We are confident that the Cork route will see strong 2 way traffic flows and it is especially pleasing to see the growth of Aer Lingus services after the launch of their Dublin services only last winter. “

Martin Saxton, Chief Commercial Officer of Stobart Air, said::

“We are very pleased to announce the addition of a new Aer Lingus Regional route from Leeds Bradford to Cork. Choice in regional connectivity is paramount for our business and leisure customers and key to our growth.

“Together with both Leeds Bradford and Cork airports we look forward to working together to successfully launch and and grow this important new route.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ellen Forster .