Cambridge Airport

New French scheduled service for CBG

Debut UK services for Danube Wings and first British flights from Dole-Jura Airport in Burgundy

Cambridge welcomes first debut UK service by Danube Wings & first UK route from Burgundy, in France Cambridge Airport welcomes double-first with debut UK service by Danube Wings and first UK route from the Franche-Comté region of Burgundy, in France East of England travellers from Cambridge and the surrounding region can now look forward to an all new fast and convenient service to the famous Burgundy region of France, starting this summer.  Cambridge Airport is delighted that European regional airline, Danube Wings, will launch their first ever UK scheduled services from the Cambridge region with twice-weekly non-stop flights to the Dole-Jura Airport commencing in June.  The regional airport of the Franche-Comté province is the first international scheduled service destination to be offered from Cambridge Airport under its new leadership team.  “I am ecstatic to welcome Danube Wings to the Airport,” said Archie Garden - Airport Director, “this is a groundbreaking development and the first of many exciting international services we plan to bring to Cambridge, especially with one of Europe’s rapidly developing airline companies and to such a beautiful and largely undiscovered region of France.  We couldn’t be happier with Dole-Jura our next destination.”   The new scheduled flights operated by modern, highly fuel-efficient ATR72 aircraft with 70 seats will operate on Mondays and Fridays from Cambridge to Dole-Jura Airport, from June to September.  “Danube Wings is pleased to establish Cambridge airport as the new foreign destination connected to a network of routes in France.  We consider Cambridge a very important entrance gate to one of the fastest growing UK regions and the historical, famous city of Cambridge, but also London.  We believe in establishing a two directional flow of satisfied travellers through reliable service for very convenient prices”, said Jan Rostas, CEO of Danube Wings. Flights will take just two hours, meaning Cambridge passengers can be relaxing on the terrace of a French chateau enjoying fine food and famous Burgundy wine in the warm sunshine after a swift and hassle-free departure whether coming from the City of Cambridge itself, or from Peterborough, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and right across the Airport’s catchment region. The flights will bring a welcome boost for international tourism to the region, especially from France, as this is the first direct UK air service from Dole-Jura to any British destination.  “This is a great opportunity for tourism to the city.  Cambridge has a global reputation for excellence and its wide variety of quality accommodation, shopping and entertainment alongside world-renowned historical and cultural attractions provides the perfect short break destination”, commented Neil McGovern, Executive Councillor for Customer Services & Resources – Cambridge City Council, welcoming the news. Danube Wings seats are on sale now via the airline’s website www.danubewings.eu on both a one-way and round-trip basis, but will also be bookable via local travel agents and tour operators. Photo Caption: Danube Wings ATR72 ENDS 

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• Posted 15/03/2012