Eastern Airways is to start its first service from Southend airport with flights to Newquay in Cornwall.
The daily flight from April 3 will supplement a long-standing twice daily Gatwick-Newquay frequency, adding almost 30,000 seats across the summer. Fares start at £59.99 one-way.
Cornwall airport Newquay head of commercial Amy Smith said: “We’re confident this route will be incredibly popular with travellers from the east of England looking to experience Cornwall’s stunning coastline and rich heritage this summer season.
“The new service from Eastern Airways will provide a convenient and efficient way to travel between the east and west of our country and further supplements our London connectivity, meeting the increased leisure demand in the summer months.”
Southend airport business development manager Nigel Mayes said: “The return of a route to Newquay is a great way to start the new year, connecting passengers from coast to capital and into London with our on-site train line, just 43 minutes into Stratford or 52 minutes to London Liverpool Street. We look forward to welcoming new customers, and returning faces, in April this year.”