UK regional airline Eastern Airways is reportedly adding two former Flybe French routes to its roster from Southampton Airport this spring.
• Airport runway: Final decision 'anticipated in mid-March'
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Flights will operate from Southampton to Rennes and Nantes, each running three days a week.
Business Traveller reports both routes will use 72-seat turboprop planes.
As reported, British Airways announced new flights from Southampton in December. It said up to 17 flights each weekend would operate to 11 European locations between May and October 2021.
The airport has applied to Eastleigh Borough Council to extend its runway to allow for larger aircraft, saying the loss of Flybe was the "root of our problem". It said it will be adding information to its application, which will then be open for further public consultation.
"We anticipate a decision in mid-March," the airport said earlier this month.
Meanwhile it's reported in the industry press that "Flybe 2.0 [is] Becoming A Reality With First Aircraft Registration" - see also other 'In the news' links below.
In the news
Eastern Airways to launch flights from Southampton to Nantes and Rennes - Business Traveller
Flybe 2.0 Becoming A Reality With First Aircraft Registration - Simple Flying
Flybe owners put 22-year old Dash 8 onto the UK register - UK Aviation News
Previously
Eastern Airways flights from Southampton resuming
BA announces new European flights from Southampton
Airport runway: Final decision 'anticipated in mid-March'
Marlhill Copse: City to consider airport's Woodland Management Plan
Photo: Adrian Pingstone (Arpingstone)/public domain
Updated 26/1/21 with information about "Flybe 2.0" and links to industry press articles