Europe’s newest regional operator, Varsity Express is to offer a second daily service (weekdays only) to Edinburgh Airport from London Oxford Airport from 5 April in response to demand – one month after its scheduled debut on 1 March.

The airline is also adding a second destination from Oxford – to Newcastle Airport. Flights will initially run every afternoon from Monday to Friday, with introductory fares from £49 one way, including taxes and charges.

New Timetable effective 5 April 2010:

• LNQ601 Depart Oxford 0800 Arrive Edinburgh 0930
• LNQ610 Depart Edinburgh 1000 Arrive Newcastle 1030
• LNQ610 Depart Newcastle 1045 Arrive Oxford 1200
• LNQ611 Depart Oxford 1430 Arrive Newcastle 1545
• LNQ611 Depart Newcastle 1600 Arrive Edinburgh 1630
• LNQ602 Depart Edinburgh 1730 Arrive Oxford 1900

All Varsity flights will be operated by BAE Jetstream 31 aircraft and the company is close to finalising the use of a second aircraft. Both will be based at London Oxford Airport, where Varsity is taking office space.

Promotion of the Oxford-Edinburgh route started last month and forward bookings have exceeded expectations.

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