Oxford airport in scottish link

20/01/10

Oxford Airport To Gain Scottish air link

A start-up regional airline plans to run daily weekend  flights between Oxford and Edinburgh Airport commencing March 1st. For cheap Edinburgh airport parking be sure to book online at flypark. Flights by Varsity Express will be operated by 18-seat Jetstream 31 aircraft. Special offer fares have gone on sale at £49 one way, including taxes and charges, through to March 12, after which lead fares will start at £49 and flexible fares from £149.  

The carrier is backed by a private consortium of investors in the UK and Spain whose interests centre around property development and the entertainment industry. The airline is described as being well funded with sufficient reserves to launch what will be the first of a number of planned domestic routes over the coming year.

The fleet of aircraft was used previously by Sun Air , who operated under the wing of British Airways. All the planes have been repainted and refurbished inside with new leather seating and logos. Many of the facilities will be aimed at private jet clients, and there will be a fast track check-in facility in place.    

Varsity will offer a business class style service, serving complimentary tea, coffee and water plus a small snack. There will be a range of other refreshments available to purchase on board, including soft and alcoholic drinks. The new route should prove popular as Oxford is a favourite place for overseas travellers, as is Edinburgh.  

The airline hope to carry around 6,500 passengers in the first year, many of whom will be business travellers, who would normally have to face a long train journey, and the fares will be well within reach of teachers and university students.