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New research shows that holidaymakers from South West are more likely to drive to the airport than any means of transport

New research released today has shown that those heading abroad from the South West are more likely to drive and park at the airport, than any other form of transport.

From a survey of over 2000 people across the country, 39.4% of holidaymakers from the South West said they prefer to use their own car rather than a taxi or other public transport options at the start of their...

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Take off for all important Exeter-Newcastle route as Loganair restores lost Flybe service

The first service between Exeter and Newcastle took off for the first time today, as Loganair brings back connectivity between the two cities for business and leisure.

Operated using a 49-seat Embraer 145 regional jet, the service will see twice-weekly flights on Monday and Friday throughout winter with lead in fares of £54.99 each way.

The winter timetable has departures...

New Falcon bus routes announced

The people of Wellington will soon be able to travel further afield as well as reach their destination in both comfort and style. From September 13, Stagecoach's coach service - the South West Falcon - will be serving two new stops in Wellington.

The Falcon is an innovative interurban coach service connecting Plymouth, Exeter, Cullompton and Taunton with Bristol Airport and Bristol...

Direct airport coach service returns

As the British public venture further from home and demand for post-covid travel grows, a direct airport coach service from Plymouth has been added back onto the National Express network of scheduled coach services.

The 511 service from Plymouth to Heathrow airport will run once a day each way, seven days a week, via Exteter and Salisbury.

The route has been reintroduced as...

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Stagecoach South West announces major uplift to it’s Falcon Coach service in the South West

Stagecoach South West has announced that, with more people travelling for business, retail and leisure, from 27th July 2020 they will be introducing a major uplift to their popular Falcon coach services, seeing the route return to 100% service levels. The South West Falcon is an innovative interurban coach service that connects Plymouth, Exeter, Cullompton and Taunton with Bristol Airport and...

Stagecoach South West temporarily withdraw Falcon coach service during Covid-19 lockdown

Bus company Stagecoach South West has announced that it is temporarily withdrawing its Falcon coach service that operates between Plymouth and Bristol. The service will be withdrawn from Sunday 5th April. The decision has come following the latest government and public health advice to stay at home and only travel if your journey is essential.

Stagecoach are working hard to maintain...

More choice for Devon’s sun-seekers

Thomson and First Choice are today announcing increased capacity at Exeter airport for their summer 2017 flying programme.

This includes new 10 and 11 night durations to Lanzarote as well as an additional seasonal flight to Tenerife which gives greater choice and flexibility to holidaymakers flying from the South West.

The move to introduce new routes is part of the holiday...

Flybe launches Exeter to Norwich flights

The first new route to be operated under the Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund launches today with the start of Flybe flights between Exeter and Norwich airports.

Fares start from just £17.49 one-way including taxes and charges, and with a flight time of just over an hour saves around four hours on the equivalent journey made by road or rail. Bookings can be made at Flybe.com...

Flybe announce Exeter to Norwich flights

Flybe has today confirmed the launch of new direct flights from Exeter Airport to Norwich Airport in East Anglia, saving hours on the equivalent journey by road or rail.

The new flights will operate six days a week from 24 March with one-way fares starting from just £17.49 including taxes and charges, available at flybe.com

The new route is being supported by the Government’s...

Flybe announce price lock-down scheme

Exeter-based Flybe has announced a new scheme which allows customers to book flights and to hold a "Price Lock-Down" fare for 24 hours before confirming and paying for their Flybe flight.

Travel planners will now have the benefit of being able to check and finalise all their travel details knowing that the price of a flight will held with the "Price Lock-Down". Customers may then...