The below press notice now appears on the Bristol Airport website. I tried to post a link to save bandwidth but it only led to the airport home page.
Bristol International is now close to securing a direct daily scheduled service to New York, following visits to the airport by both Continental Airlines and American Airlines.
Each airline toured the airport and viewed the terminal facilities, where they were engaged in top level discussions with Managing Director Andrew Skipp, and Aviation Development Director, Tony Hallwood. Airline representatives were also given the opportunity to meet key business leaders from across the South West.
Andrew Skipp, Managing Director commented:
“Both Continental and American Airlines were impressed by the business community’s support for Project USA, the strength of the South West economy, and the huge leisure opportunities which a New York service will generate.”
Tony Hallwood, Bristol International’s Aviation Development Director added:
“Bristol International is now close to achieving a major milestone in the airport’s history. Throughout the campaign, we have had the backing of many organisations around the region including the South West RDA and South West Tourism, and following nine months of detailed discussions with two major airlines this has clearly had great benefit. We are now confident that a direct New York service from Bristol will be soon a reality.”