Eastern Airways has started flying to Gibraltar from Southampton, flying twice weekly year-round to the UK overseas territory – which is a green list destination.
The regional airline’s service started on Monday (May 24), marking the first scheduled service to Gibraltar from Southampton.
Steve Szalay, operations director at Southampton airport, added: “We are incredibly excited to welcome Eastern passengers on their inaugural Gibraltar flight. It’s a very special moment for us our first international flight of 2021 and a sign of restart and recovery after this awful pandemic.”
Fares start from £74.99 one-way, including taxes and hold baggage.
Roger Hage, general manager at Eastern Airways, said: “What a welcome sign of summer and return to enjoying the sun in the Mediterranean this first service from Southampton to Gibraltar marks.
“Being on the green list of destinations with a wealth of quality hotels, beaches, water-sports and heritage, this UK territory offers an exciting short-break destination aside from its role in UK business.
“Our work with the Gibraltar government and the airport and tourism teams have enabled this new service to be commenced adding to our growing list of destinations from Southampton, and will be joined by the Birmingham to Gibraltar service from Friday May 28, all highlighting the pivotal role Eastern Airways as the UK’s regional airline is playing in growing the air services across all four home nations.”
Vijay Daryanani MP, tourism minister of Gibraltar, said: “We warmly welcome Eastern Airways’ new service, opening up another catchment area for Gibraltar. The service will be another boost to our tourism and business communities.”