EasyJet to launch new flights between London and Scotland
EasyJet will increase capacity between London and Inverness by almost 30% next spring when it adds an early morning flight to Gatwick and an evening departure to Inverness using some of the slots at the London airport bought from Flybe.
The additional flights will start in March 2014 and the full timetable will be announced later this summer. The flights will be operated by a 156-seat Airbus A319.
Hugh Aitken, easyJet’s head of Scotland, said: "easyJet is pleased to confirm that it will introduce an early morning and evening flight between Inverness and London Gatwick as part of a new five year deal agreed with Inverness Airport. This deal demonstrates easyJet’s commitment to Inverness and the Highlands.
"The new early flight will allow business travellers to reach London in time for meetings while the evening departure from London enables them to travel home on the same day. The additional seats will also help boost tourism to the Highlands.
Inglis Lyon, managing director of HIAL, which operates Inverness Airport, said: "I am delighted that we have reached agreement with easyJet on a deal which not only secures access between Inverness and London Gatwick, but also provides a platform for future growth at Inverness Airport.
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