Aer Lingus Regional has said the airline will operate a service from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cork Airport, for summer 2017.
Situated in southern Ireland, Cork is one of Ireland’s most scenic Irish cities and tourist destinations. The airline currently operates flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Dublin Ireland.
The new service, which will commence on May 6, will be operated twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday, with fares from GBP35.49 each way including taxes and charges. Aer Lingus’ services are operated by flying partner Stobart Air.
Seats are available for booking on www.aerlingus.com.
Al Titterington, Managing Director at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said: ‘The Irish market is a key target for growth and our partnership with Aer Lingus Regional continues to flourish with the addition of Cork this summer. Cork is an exciting development in our route network offering 2-way access between Cornwall and southern Ireland and will boost both regions’ tourism industries which is great news, especially for the UK’s #1 tourism destination.’
Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director at Cork Airport, added: ‘Today’s news is great for anyone from the South of Ireland planning their summer getaway. Cornwall is a stunning part of the UK, renowned for its surf and scenery with an abundance of things to see and do. The county is home to some unique attractions such as the Eden Project, as well as some delicious traditional British cuisine, making it ideal for families, surfers, sailors and walkers alike, who are seeking a destination closer to home.
‘Furthermore, when you consider that the UK is Ireland’s largest market for inbound tourism, the new route enables more opportunity to showcase Ireland’s Ancient East and Wild Atlantic Way’.
Martin Saxton, Chief Commercial Officer at Stobart Air, commented, ‘The addition of Cork reflects the ongoing success of our route network and our services from Cornwall. We’re keen to provide value, choice and key connections for our customers and are confident this route will be a very popular destination for summer 2017.’
Aer Lingus Regional currently flies up to 640 flights per week across its 26 routes throughout the UK, Ireland and France. Stobart Air is the franchise flying partner to Aer Lingus and Flybe, operating its services from London’s Southend Airport to some European destinations.
