Newquay route to be introduced from Leeds Bradford Airport

FLIGHTS from Leeds Bradford Airport to Newquay are expected to begin next year after the route was chosen to be supported by the Regional Air Connectivity Fund.
The £7m government fund was open to airports with fewer than 5m passengers per year and is designed to support routes that are not currently commercially viable to be introduced, giving time for airlines to build passenger numbers and deliver a more sustainable service.
The Leeds Bradford-Newquay route will be operated by Flybe. Other routes from the north of England being supported are Newcastle-Norwich and Carlisle services to Belfast, Dublin and Southend.
Aviation minister Robert Goodwill said: “Carlisle, Newcastle and Leeds-Bradford airports are vital engines for the Northern economy, connecting the UK and creating opportunities.”
The confirmation of routes followed the announcement by George Osborne in last week’s Spending Review that 11 bids had been successful.

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