Eastern Airways arrives in Nantes and Rennes

The airline company Eastern Airways at the end of April will launch links to two French airports, connecting Southampton at Nantes and Rennes as the late Flybe did.

From April 29, 2021, the British company will offer three flights per week between Southampton and the airport of Rennes-Brittany, operated by ATR 72-600 that can accommodate 72 passengers. Departures from England are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 11:15 a.m. (arrival at 1:30 p.m.), return flights leaving France at 2:10 p.m. (arrival at 2:25 p.m.).

The next day, Eastern Airways will also offer three weekly rotations in 72-600 between Southampton and Nantes-Atlantic, with departures Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:15 a.m. (arrival at 1:40 p.m.), return flights departing from Nantes airport at 2:20 p.m. (arrival at 2:45 p.m.). The airline will be without competition on these two routes abandoned in September 2019 by Flybe, which had just escaped bankruptcy.

Eastern Airways CEO Roger Hage said in a statement: “ As the UK regional airline, we are delighted to add the first two French routes out of Southampton, Nantes-Atlantique and Rennes-Bretagne covering the key regions of the Loire Valley and Brittany. Considering the importance of Southampton to connect the UK and France, yet being less than an hour from London by train directly outside the terminal gate, this is an exciting development for all ».

« Despite the context, mobility remains very important and essential to the economic and tourist rebound of the Brittany region. “, Underlines for her part the director of Rennes airport Nathalie Ricard in West France. Nantes airport had not reacted last night.

With additional new destinations in the days and weeks to come, including from Southampton an arrival in Dublin at the end of March plus returns to Leeds, Manchester and Teeside, Eastern Airways ” is committed to supporting regions across the UK, connecting people and places. Adding additional services to the hubs we already serve is another crucial part of the South Coast hub’s economic recovery and prosperity. », Added the manager of the company present in France until Brexit.

New routes to France! When you’re ready to fly again we have Southampton – Rennes, starting 29th April, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Southampton – Nantes starting 30th April, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Fares include 15kg baggage allowance. Book at https://t.co/fLhI9UmEDm pic.twitter.com/tLhd8Hbg7h

— Eastern Airways UK (@EasternAirways) January 26, 2021