Aer Arann announces Cardiff-Nantes route for Summer ‘07
28 November 2006
Aer Arann, one of the fastest growing regional airlines in Europe, has announced that it will begin operating a new service from Cardiff to one of the city's twin towns, Nantes, effective from 23rd June 2007.
This is Aer Arann's fourth route from Cardiff as the airline already operates services to Dublin, Cork and Galway in Ireland.
Nantes is also the venue for two of Wales' matches in next year's Rugby World Cup.
The Cardiff to Nantes service will operate on Saturdays departing Cardiff at 12.50pm and Nantes at 11.45 am. The service will be operated by an ATR72 66 seater aircraft.
Commenting on the announcement, Colin Lewis, Head of Sales and Marketing, Aer Arann said; "Nantes is the 6th largest city in France and the capital of West France. Located on the Loire Estuary, the city boasts a rich and varied architectural and cultural heritage and is central to popular tourist destinations such as the Atlantic Coast, Brittany, Anjou and the Vendée. We are delighted to be announcing this new service today and believe it will prove popular with passengers from both regions."
For more information visit www.aerarann.com or contact
reservations on 0800 587 23 24.
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