Summary
- BA CityFlyer has introduced two new seasonal routes from Edinburgh, offering flights to San Sebastian, Spain and Olbia, Italy for the summer of 2024.
- The flights to San Sebastian will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with a flying time of approximately two and a half hours.
- BA CityFlyer will utilize its fleet of Embraer ERJ 190 regional aircraft, which can accommodate 98 passengers in a two-class setup, for these new routes.
British Airways’ regional subsidiary, BA CityFlyer, has introduced two seasonal routes from Edinburgh in the United Kingdom, according to a report by Travel Weekly. These new destinations are set to be included in the airline’s summer schedule for 2024.
New destinations in Italy and Spain
Even though the winter season has just commenced, the UK’s flag carrier is already strategizing for its upcoming summer season schedule. Starting from May 25, 2024, BA CityFlyer will offer twice-weekly flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Sebastian (EAS) located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain.
This route will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays until July 30, 2024. According to British Airways, the approximate flying time between these two destinations is two and a half hours.
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As per the airline’s website, the carrier plans to use its Embraer ERJ 190 regional aircraft for this route. Presently, the airline possesses a fleet of 20 ERJ 190s, according to ch-aviation. These Embraer ERJ 190s operated by BA CityFlyer are configured to accommodate a total of 98 passengers in a two-class setup.
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In addition to San Sebastian route, BA CityFlyer will offer once weekly service from Edinburgh to Olbia (OLB), a city on Italy’s island of Sardinia. The carrier will operate this route on Saturdays until August 10, 2024. The estimated flight duration between these two destinations is three hours. Like San Sebastian, the carrier will utilize its Embraer ERJ 190s, which are equipped with two cabins: Club Europe (business class) and Euro Traveller (economy).
British Airways, the parent airline of BA CityFlyer, already includes Olbia on its schedule, but these flights operate from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Meanwhile, San Sebastian is also part of BA CityFlyer’s schedule, with this destination served from the primary hub at London City Airport (LCY).
Busy period for another British Airways subsidiary
It appears that the upcoming period is poised to be bustling, not only for BA CityFlyer but also for another subsidiary, BA EuroFlyer. During this winter, the airline’s relatively new low-cost arm is scheduled to serve a network of 25 destinations from its base at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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Certain well-liked destinations encompass cities such as Amsterdam (AMS) and Geneva (GVA), which are also within the route network of British Airways.
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They include five routes that have just started or will do so soon.
As of now, BA EuroFlyer has a total of 18 aircraft in its fleet, with an average age of 19.7 years, according to ch-aviation. The fleet is composed of nine Airbus A320s and nine Airbus A321 aircraft. It is worth noting that BA EuroFlyer is BA’s latest subsidiary, and it was launched in March 2022.
Based at LGW airport, BA EuroFlyer operates a short-haul network with flights featuring BA’s full colors, titles, and flight numbers. Holding a Type A Operating License from the UK CAA, it is authorized to transport passengers, cargo, and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats.
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