Skybus axes Newquay to London flights due to fuel costs

Skybus axes Newquay to London flights due to fuel costs

The Newquay to London Gatwick route offered by Skybus was underneath a Passenger Service Obligation (PSO) contract collectively funded by the federal government and the council.

Skybus started the service on 23 November with a short-term contract after the earlier operators, Eastern Airways, announced it was on the brink of entering administration.

EasyJet is due to start a brand new twice-weekly service for the route on 23 June.

A spokesperson for Cornwall Airport Newquay stated Ryanair continued to function a year-round service to London Stansted.

Following Skybus’ cancellation of flights they stated: “This decision sits outside of the airport’s control.

“London connectivity does, nevertheless, stay in place.

“Although this is not a direct replacement for the PSO route, London services will operate six days a week across the summer.”

“We are actively working with airline partners and stakeholders to secure sustainable London connectivity for the future,” they added.

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