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From
16 April, Aberdeen-based bmi
regional, will launch a direct daily service between Aberdeen and the Belgian capital,
Brussels. The new service will provide a convenient afternoon departure and a much needed non-stop flight
connection between the two cities.
Kevin Brown, Aberdeen Airport managing director
said, “This is an important new link for Aberdeen and the north east, and particularly for the local business community. We have long felt there was a need for a link between Aberdeen and
Brussels, two of Europe’s most important financial and commercial centres, and we welcome this commitment from
bmi regional.”
The new route takes advantage of support from the Scottish Executive Route Development Fund. Set up in 2002, the
fund encourages direct links to Scottish airports thereby reducing journey times and offering alternatives to flying
through hubs like London, improving Scotland’s global connectivity, providing new jobs and stimulating tourism and
business markets.
Transport Minister, Tavish Scott
said, “This new service between Aberdeen and Brussels is great news for the North
East, and for Scotland. It will open up new opportunities for Scottish businesses, and bring benefits for Scottish
tourism.”
Using modern Embraer jet aircraft on the new route, passengers can look forward to attractive business and economy
fares and the renowned bmi regional service, which continues to offer complimentary in-flight refreshments to all
passengers.
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