MSC Cruises launches new UK regional flights

MSC Cruises has launched a series of new regional UK flights to service Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh airports between April and September 2010. The flights have been launched to serve the growing popularity of cruising in the UK and will be operated by Monarch Airlines, Thomas Cook, FlyBe and Jet2, and will coincide with Mediterranean departures from Barcelona, Venice and Mallorca.

Commenting on the new regional flights, Giulio Libutti, managing director of MSC Cruises UK and Ireland said: ‘As a result of the 50% growth in sales activity between 2008 and 2009 and continued predicted year-on-year growth in the UK, MSC Cruises has expanded its service offering with a range of regional flights. These flights will ultimately open up MSC fly/cruise holidays to a wider UK audience.’


Manchester

Between 2 April and 30 October 2010, flights between Manchester and Barcelona will depart every Friday with Monarch Airlines. UK passengers opting for fly/cruises onboard MSC Fantasia will be eligible for these flights.

Between 2 May and 26 September 2010, return flights between Manchester and Venice will depart every Sunday with FlyBe. UK passengers opting for fly/cruises onboard MSC Musica will be eligible for these flights.

Between 1 May and 25 September 2010, return flights between Manchester and Mallorca will depart every Sunday with Thomas Cook. UK passengers on fly/cruises aboard MSC Lirica will be eligible for these flights.


Birmingham

Between 1 May and 9 October 2010, return flights between Birmingham and Mallorca will depart on Saturdays with Monarch Airlines. UK passengers on fly/cruises aboard MSC Lirica will be booked on these flights.


Edinburgh

Between 3 May and 13 September 2010, return flights between Edinburgh and Venice will depart on Mondays with Jet2 airlines. UK passengers on fly/cruises aboard MSC Armonia will be booked onto these flights. Sphere: Related Content