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Oct 24, 2005
Eastern Airways is set to introduce its first-ever
international flights from SouthamptonInternational Airport
to Brussels.
The full-service UK
regional airline will succeed VLM Airlines on the route starting November 1,
2005, and will offer two flights each weekday to benefit Hampshire-based
travelers heading to the European Union capital.
An aircraft will be based at Southampton, enabling the
airline to depart from the airport at 7.10am and 5.50pm, arriving in Brussels at 9.30am and
8.10pm (local time) respectively. Return services will depart Brussels
at 10.10am and 8.40pm, landing in Southampton
at 10.30am and 9pm local time.
"We are very pleased to be launching our first ever
services from Southampton to Brussels,” said Richard Lake, Eastern Airways’ Managing
Director. “There have traditionally been strong business links between the two
cities, and we have moved quickly to ensure the continuation of this service
with an enhanced business schedule for Southampton
travelers.”
David Cumming, Managing Director for Southampton International
Airport, said "This
service is strategically important for the region and Eastern Airways’ decision
to fly the route was crucial as it enables business links to continue and
prosper. We are delighted to welcome Eastern onto the Brussels route and I’m sure this news will be
welcomed by the business community.”
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