Flybe takes off winter schedule from LBA with inaugural Dusseldorf flight

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has launched the inaugural flight of its Leeds Bradford to Dusseldorf flight, which began on Sunday 29th October.

This flight also marked the start of the airline’s winter schedule with up to 38 departures a week available to Belfast, Dusseldorf and Newquay.

Year round flights to Dusseldorf will depart up to six times a week. Dusseldorf is a gateway to the Rhine-Ruhr economic region offering direct access to many attractions of the Rhine River.

The winter schedule also sees a refresh of Café Flybe, with brand new food and drink options available to passengers onboard.

Ronnie Matheson, Flybe’s interim chief commercial officer, said: “We are delighted to be launching our first flights between Leeds Bradford and Dusseldorf, connecting two key European business hubs.

“Our 2017/18 winter schedule has been planned specifically to provide reliable and affordable business travel as well as for those looking to take advantage of convenient flights to take a winter break.”

Chris Sanders, aviation development director at Leeds Bradford Airport, added: “This new Flybe service to Dusseldorf is a welcome addition to our schedule, providing customers with connectivity to one of Europe’s key business destinations.

“Dusseldorf Airport’s rail station provides ease of access to a variety of cities and destinations within Germany, with Frankfurt under two hours away and the beautiful cathedral city of Cologne less than 50 minutes from the airport.

“This latest service from Leeds Bradford Airport is an indication of the intention we have to strengthen our route offering and increase international connectivity for Yorkshire.”

Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, leader of Bradford Council, also commented: “Having an international airport on the doorstep is a vital part of Bradford’s economic growth and this new Flybe service to Dusseldorf is just another indication that there are plenty of opportunities for ambitious companies to expand into this area.

“We are sure it will be a great success as more and more people look to take advantage of better connectivity between major European regions whether for business or pleasure.”

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