Europe’s newest regional operator, Varsity Express (0871 644 0450) have announced a new route from Oxford to Newcastle plus a second daily ( Monday to Friday) flight on its launch route of Oxford to Edinburgh.
The new Newcastle flight will initially run every afternoon from Monday to Friday from April 05th 2010.
LNQ601 Depart Oxford 0800 Arrive Edinburgh 0930
LNQ610 Depart Edinburgh 1000 Arrive Newcastle 1030
LNQ610 Depart Newcastle 1045 Arrive Oxford 1200
LNQ611 Depart Oxford 1430 Arrive Newcastle 1545
LNQ611 Depart Newcastle 1600 Arrive Edinburgh 1630
LNQ602 Depart Edinburgh 1730 Arrive Oxford 1900
All Varsity Express flights are operated by BAE Jetstream 31 aircraft based at London Oxford Airport, where Varsity is taking office space.
“We are delighted to be announcing a second UK route today,” said Varsity Express Director Martin Halstead. “Newcastle is a popular University city and we expect a good mix of business travellers, many from the automotive industry and VFR and leisure traffic.”
Newcastle is also renowned for its music and arts centres, shopping and exciting night life. As such the city is a popular short break destination in the UK. Onboard Varsity will offer a business class style service, with all-leather seating, serving complimentary tea, coffee and water, plus a small snack. There will be a range of other onboard refreshments available to purchase on board, including soft and alcoholic drinks, all served by an inflight attendant. The aircraft is on the AOC of Humberside-based LinksAir. Flying crew will be provided by Varsity. Car parking at London Oxford Airport will be £5 (or £25 for the week) and check in will be at the oxfordjet business aviation facility, enabling passengers to experience a thoroughly pleasant travel experience