Airline checks in to Birmingham for Prague flights

BIRMINGHAM Airport has expanded its range of European services with the arrival of a new airline.

The Czech Republic’s flag carrier, Czech Airlines, has launched five-times weekly services to capital Prague.

The airline is hoping the new service will prove popular not just with those looking for city breaks but to business travellers attracted by an array of connections through Eastern Europe.
 
The service will use an Airbus A319 aircraft, with both business and economy cabins.

William Pearson, aviation development director at Birmingham Airport, said: “This direct route, which was unserved from Birmingham Airport, gives passengers the chance to visit this picturesque city, known as The City of a Hundred Spires, for either business or leisure.”

Ján Tóth, Czech Airlines’ director of commerce and marketing, added: “I am glad that Czech Airlines is returning to Birmingham to connect it directly with Prague after more than 15 years.

“The Birmingham – Prague service is one of the 11 new routes we have prepared for 2016 summer season. We strongly believe that a direct connection between the both cities will significantly contribute to the growth of tourism between the West Midlands and Czech capital and vice versa.”

He said he was very grateful for the help the airport had given prior to the launch of the new service.

The Airbus A319 aircraft has a total of 144 seats in full economy configuration or 12 business and 126 economy class.

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