Staycation destination on the flight plan at Leeds Bradford

REGIONAL airline Flybe has announced details of Newquay Airport flights launching from Leeds Bradford Airport later this year.

The year-round service is launching three times a week from 28 October 2016.

This is the fourth and final Flybe route under the Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund, providing access to the Cornish coast for Yorkshire folk and providing a useful hop back home to Cornwall for those away at university in the North.

Aviation minister Robert Goodwill said: “It is great to see Flybe launch this new service between Leeds Bradford and Newquay.

“This will make a real difference to the local economies and unlock new tourism and business opportunities for Yorkshire and Cornwall, cutting out the long car and train journeys and putting the two regions within easy reach for holiday makers.”

Vincent Hodder, Flybe’s chief revenue officer said: “It allows us to further strengthen our reputation as Europe’s largest regional airline and we are proud to be once again connecting those who live in areas not well served by other airlines.”

Tony Hallwood, aviation development director at Leeds Bradford Airport added: “Leeds Bradford Airport welcomes the introduction of Flybe services to Newquay linking the Leeds City region with Cornwall.

“With a flying time of just over an hour, quick and easy access by air will provide a fast and relaxing way avoiding lengthy car and rail journeys to the South West. This route will significantly reduce journey times for both business and leisure travellers and we welcome the support provided by the government through the recently approved Regional Air Connectivity Fund.”

Flybe will also operate a route to Leeds Bradford to Belfast City route on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays in Winter 2016/17.

In total Flybe will operate two routes for winter from Leeds Bradford, being Newquay and Belfast City with a choice of up to 31 flights a week.