Should keep the hares out of the way Merchant Venturer
Meanwhile.....
BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES DIRECT FLIGHTS TO GIBRALTAR
Bristol International has today announced that direct flights to Gibraltar will commence from April 2007 with low fares airline Fly Gibraltar. Bristol becomes one of just four key regional airports to gain the new direct route, opening up links between the Rock, Southern Spain and the South West.
The news follows an historic three-way accord made between Spain, Gibraltar and Britain in September which opens access from the end of the year to the Rock. The opening of the border allows travellers to cross with ease and provides a key gateway to Southern Spain and the popular Costa Del Sol and Costa De La Luz.
Furthermore, the new route will be the only regional link which provides a direct and convenient service for friends and family wishing to visit relatives serving in the British Forces, posted in Gibraltar. This will further enhance commercial maritime links between Devon, Cornwall and the Rock.
Commenting on the news, Tony Hallwood, Aviation Development Director for Bristol International Airport said: “The new route provides an important link for second home owners, businesses with interests in the area, holiday makers and leisure customers looking for a more direct route to this vibrant and popular region. It also provides a convenient link for Spanish and Gibraltar businesses looking to expand their regional interests in the UK.”
Nigel Hutchings, regional affairs director at Business West added: "There are already strong business links between the South West and Gibraltar and this new direct route presents additional opportunities for businesses to participate in dialogue.”
The new service will depart at 09.55am four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Passengers flying on Fly Gibraltar’s Boeing 737-300 aircraftwill also be offered a pre-flight concierge service allowing passengers to pre-arrange meals, buy duty free, hire cars and purchase travel insurance among other services.
Details of the one-way fares will be announced in December when the tickets go on sale.
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