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WINTER 2006/7 SCHEDULE 1/Aug/2006
· New route between London City Airport and Madrid · Increased frequency between Manchester and Milan (Malpensa) · Suspension of Belfast – Birmingham route · Suspension of Isle of Man – Luton route · Increased frequency on Isle of Man – Gatwick · Improved timings from Manchester to Geneva, Glasgow and Vienna
BA Connect has today (August 1), announced a series of changes to improve route network profitability with most changes effective from the start of the winter season.
These include the launch of a twice-daily service between London City Airport and Madrid, and increased frequency between Manchester and Milan.
A strong route for both business and leisure, the London City – Madrid services will offer both Club Europe and Euro Traveller products on its 11 weekly flights. On sale from today at
www.ba.com, fares are available from £49 fully inclusive. Flights will depart at 09.15am and 6.55pm.
Rising passenger numbers between Manchester and Milan have resulted in an increase in frequency from two to three flights daily, giving business and leisure passengers more travel options to the Italian fashion capital. The additional flight departs Manchester at 12 noon.
Also at Manchester, improved scheduled timings will be available on flights to Geneva with an earlier departure time of 06.45am; the evening Glasgow service will depart at 7.30pm instead of 8.50pm, and Manchester – Vienna flights will move to an afternoon departure at 4.25pm.
Elsewhere, Isle of Man–Gatwick increases from three to four flights Monday – Friday, with three flights on Saturdays and Sundays. The Isle of Man-Luton operation will be suspended, as will the Belfast-Birmingham route (from August 21).
BA Connect was launched in March this year and has already carried over one million passengers on its European and domestic services from UK regional airports.
David Evans, BA Connect’s managing director, said: “It’s important that we continue to give our customers what they want in terms of frequency and network while focussing on our business strengths. We have responded positively to customer requests for schedule improvements particularly at London City, Manchester and the Isle of Man.
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