Aer Arann Dublin), Ireland’s regional airline, on January 31 announced new direct scheduled services between Waterford and Galway and Southend Airport near London, marking the opening of Aer Arann’s new gateway to central London and the English south east.
According to the airline:
“With its new direct rail link and speedy and frequent train services, London Southend Airport is Ireland’s new London gateway with a unique service offering that cannot be matched by major London airports.
- 10 Minutes From Plane to Train with Cabin Baggage
- 8 Trains Per Hour at Peak Times
- 50 Minutes to Central London”
Aer Arann inaugurated the new routes today (March 27). The first flight was from Waterford using ATR 42 EI-EHH, followed about 40 minutes later with ATR 72 EI-SLN from Galway.
Aer Arann will operate the flights twice daily, morning and evening, from both Galway and Waterford to Southend Airport offering the fastest and most direct access from the two cities to central London.
Direct flights will operate twice daily seven days per week from Waterford. Twice daily flights from Galway will operate direct four days per week and on three days a week will operate via Waterford.
Aer Arann will continue to fly four days a week direct from Waterford to London Luton and four days a week from Galway via Waterford to London Luton.
Copyright Photo: Keith Burton. ATR 72-212 EI-SLN (msn 404), leased from Air Contractors, was given the traditional water cannon salute at SEN prior to the inaugural flights.
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