Humberside celebrates new Danish air connection
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A new route created to strengthen links between the Humber region and Denmark has been launched at Humberside Airport.
The route, which operates twice-weekly to Aalborg and Billund, is being operated by British Airways’ franchise partner SUN-AIR.
As the burgeoning renewables industry continues to grow in the Humber region, with Siemens set to start operating in Hull in 2017 and DONG Energy already a well-established business on the South Bank, the new route is expected to create stronger ties to a country which has a dominant renewables industry.
On top of this boost for the local economy, the flights are also designed to provide families with new opportunities to explore new regions, with Billund Airport situated close to the original Legoland, and Aalborg perfect for city breaks.
Humberside Airport managing director Deborah Zost said: “Humberside Airport continues to work collaboratively with major businesses and organisations to provide further destinations which offer a choice to our customers and also create links with areas which will benefit the local economy.
“After the first scheduled flight on Sunday, we anticipate the popularity of this new British Airways service will result in an increase in the number of flights each week to and from Humberside Airport.”
Pauline Wade commented: “It was very good to see the inaugural flight arrive at Humberside Airport today and to welcome the delegation from Denmark. The Chamber has been working with Humberside Airport and SUN-AIR since November 2015 to facilitate the twice-weekly service between Denmark and the regional airport of Humberside, and inspired Siemens and SUN-AIR to come together to make the vision a reality.
“Better air connectivity with Europe and the rest of the world is essential if we are to attract further inward investment to Green Port Hull and the wider Humber region.
“Siemens is a key investor in Green Port Hull and this new service will cut commuting time between the company’s Danish operations and the new blade factory in Hull”.
Flights are bookable via BritishAirways.com, Humberside Airport Travel Shop and local travel agents – with flight times averaging 90 minutes on a Dornier 328 jet every Friday and Sunday in both directions.
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