New summer routes announced for Cornwall Airport Newquay
easyJet and British Airways have both revealed new destinations
With a rise in staycations expected across the UK this summer, several new routes have been revealed for Cornwall Airport Newquay.
On Wednesday British Airways revealed that it would be operating an air link from Cornwall to Belfast.
It is one of four new domestic routes to the city, with flights taking off from early July.
"We’re delighted to announce these new services from Belfast, which will enhance our regional network and maintain vital connections between Northern Ireland and other key UK destinations.
“We're sure these routes will be popular with customers getting away for a UK holiday this summer, as well as those visiting friends and relatives, and we’ll continue to listen to their feedback about where they want to travel.”
Tom Stoddart, Managing Director of BA CityFlyer, which will operate the new route
And now easyJet has announced it will be operating 12 new domestic flight routes across the country, including two from Newquay.
People in the Duchy will be able to fly to Birmingham and Inverness.
The airline says the flights will provide Brits with more opportunity to reconnect with friends and family across the country or book a long-awaited break and explore more of the UK this summer.
“We know our customers can’t wait to be reunited with friends and family or to explore the UK so these additional new routes today should prove popular and will further strengthen our UK domestic network providing customers with even more choice.
“We were sorry to see the news about Stobart Air and so are pleased to continue to provide key regional connectivity from Belfast International Airport to East Midlands and Leeds Bradford airports, as well as launching easyJet operations for the very first time from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick.
“We also know it is important to our customers to be reunited with loved ones overseas so we continue to urge the UK government to add more countries to the Green list – which can be done safely - to make this possible.”
Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager
But the decision has been criticised by environmental campaigners, who have accused the airline of putting profits over the planet's health.