New service by Aer Arann

ONE of the fastest-growing regional airlines in Europe, Aer Arann, has begun a landmark new daily service — linking the South East Regional Airport at Waterford with London/Luton.

The daily service is being operated with a 48-seater ATR42 aircraft. It departs London/Luton at 1.05pm and Waterford at 3pm each day with all-inclusive fares starting from 129 return.

The airline, which also began a Galway-Manchester service yesterday, hopes to carry over 24,000 passengers on the Waterford-London/Luton route this year.

Yesterday’s inaugural flights had a combined load factor of 55%, with the inbound flight from London/Luton the busier of the two.

Welcoming the arrival of Aer Arann in Waterford, the chairperson of the South East Regional Airport, Nicky Fewer, said that the airline’s reputation was both first-class and well-earned.

“Aer Arann has shown time and again that they are a very professional and reliable airline.

“Their track record in Ireland’s regions is second to none and I am confident that they will succeed here in the south-east.”

Further information on the Waterford-London/Luton route is available from travel agents or online at www.aerarann.com.