Public urged to 'think local' in support of new air service

BUSINESS and local political leaders in Waterford are urging the public to support the new air service between the city and London, a long-awaited link which starts from next Monday.

Environment and Local Government Minister Martin Cullen, the mayor of Waterford councillor Oliver Clery and the president of Waterford Chamber of Commerce Bobby O'Keeffe joined forces to urge leisure and business travellers in Waterford and the southeast to "think local". They want them to support the Aer Arann services linking the South East Regional Airport in Waterford with London Luton.

The service begins from Monday June 9, when Aer Arann, one of the fastest growing regional airlines in Europe, will start daily services linking Waterford and the southeast with London Luton. Onward connections are available to numerous European destinations.