Manx2.com has successfully launched its new twice daily flights between Cardiff and Anglesey. The contract was awarded to the Manx airline by the Welsh Assembly Government after Highland Airways, which operated the Welsh service, went in to administration in March.

The service commenced yesterday (Monday) and to mark the event Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economy and Transport Ieuan Wyn Jones unveiled a Welsh Dragon logo on the nose of the Manx2 aircraft that will be operating the route.

Deputy First Minister Leuan Wyn Jones said: “I am pleased to announce that Manx2 will be running the north – south air link. This is a vital service which helps to secure economic, social and political cohesion in Wales, as well as supporting economic development in north-west Wales.

“Manx2 is an established operator with a proven track record, who already has experience of operating the service from those occasions when Highland Airways had operational difficulties. The Assembly Government is committed to maintaining this vital service and we look forward to working with Manx2 to build on its success.”

Chairman Noel Hayes commented: “As a Celtic neighbour, Manx2.com is delighted to be taking our award-winning Manx service and our record of reliability and punctuality to this essential community route. Plus with our Manx hospitality, branding, and in-flight magazines we hope to spread the word that the Isle of Man is a great place to visit and do business.”

The news of this launch is the second announcement Manx2.com has made in a matter of weeks regarding its expansion plans outside of the Isle of Man. The Company recently introduced flights between Cork and Galway in Ireland. The growth plans are seen as a huge boost for business, tourism and leisure throughout the Celtic countries.

Services will leave Cardiff Airport every morning at 0730, returning from Anglesey Valley at 0855 and arriving into Cardiff at 1000. Monday to Thursday afternoon flights leave Cardiff at 1615, returning at 1740. Friday afternoon services will run an hour earlier, departing 1515 and returning at 1640.

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