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First flights to and from France take off in April

Staff at Blackpool Airport are saying “Vive La France!” as they prepare to launch a new seasonal service to and from Albert Picardie Airport in northern France.

The service will bring tourists into Lancashire as it gears up for an exciting year of iconic celebrations, such as the Preston Guild and sporting events including The Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St Anne’s Golf Club.

Albert is twinned with Ulverston in Cumbria and teams representing the two towns meet to play football at Easter with the Cyril Barker Shield being contested every year.

Flights will be available on selected dates from April to August 2012 and will also take passengers from Lancashire and The Lake District to Albert in the heart of the Somme region.

As well as access to the beautiful bay of Somme, the new route provides a gateway to the capital and the delights of Disneyland Paris.

Flights are being operated by Danish Air Transport (DAT) on an ATR 72-200 aircraft which can hold up to 66 passengers.

Paul Rankin, Airport Director at Blackpool said: “We are delighted to announce these new flights to and from France and we are looking forward to welcoming people into our fantastic county during what promises to be a thrilling year.

“Of course, the new service also means we can offer another brilliant destination to the people of Lancashire and the Lake District, giving them even more choice direct from their local airport.”

Prices start from £95 and bookings can be taken either by visiting DAT’s website: https://dat-charter.worldticket.net/ by calling Blackpool Airport Flight Ops on 01253 472507 or visiting Airport Direct Travel at www. airportdirecttravel.co.uk/blackpool/

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Picture shows: Sue Kendrick, Corporate Affairs Manager and Paul Rankin, Airport Director at Blackpool Airport get into the spirit of all things French.

Notes to Editors

• Blackpool Airport is 95% owned by Regional & City Airports (Blackpool) Ltd, with the remaining 5% owned by Blackpool Borough Council. RCA acquired their interest in the airport on 8th May 2008.

• Blackpool Airport’s airlines include: Aer Lingus, Jet2.com and Manx2.com flying scheduled routes to Alicante, Belfast, Dublin, Faro, Isle of Man, Jersey, Malaga, Murcia, Palma and Tenerife.

• Blackpool Airport achieved the second highest overall customer score of 77% in a survey of 28 airports nationwide in a survey by Which? Travel at the end of 2011.

For further information call Susan Kendrick, Corporate Affairs Manager, Blackpool Airport on 01253 472560 or email sue.kendrick@blackpoolairport.com.

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