AIRLINE Flybe will start operations at London Stansted Airport with from March 15, 2015 to include twice daily flights from Newcastle.

Chris Sanders, aviation development director at Newcastle International Airport, said: “This restores an important route for the region and one we know will be very popular with our passengers.

“The importance of good regional connectivity for the North-East cannot be understated. Flybe’s new service will lead to significantly easier and quicker journeys to the area around Stansted which includes parts of Norfolk and Hertfordshire as well as all of Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. There is the added bonus that Stansted is well connected to Greater London by excellent rail and by coach links.

“This is really excellent news from Flybe following their recent re-commencement of daily flights to Exeter and clearly demonstrates their strong commitment to regional connectivity.”

One way fares from £29.99 including taxes and charges are available for booking at www.flybe.com.