Citywing is celebrating the first anniversary of its Isle of Man to Blackpool service.
Launched on April 1 2015, the service offers double daily flights between the island and the resort hailed as ‘Britain’s favourite’.
Citywing’s managing director David Buck said: ‘The success of this first year is testimony to the potential we saw in reinstating the service last year and the hard work of our teams in the island and in Blackpool; it’s also a resounding vote of confidence from our customers.
‘Blackpool’s not only a destination that is re-inventing itself for the 21st century and investing heavily to provide a wealth of quality family-focused attractions, but it’s also a hugely convenient gateway to the north west of England, the Lake District and beyond. We’re pleased to be strengthening the island’s long-standing ties with the people of Blackpool and providing the only air link between these two destinations which, like Citywing, have their eyes set firmly on the future.’
Citywing’s sales and marketing manager Donna Sloane added: ‘Blackpool Airport is small and very passenger-friendly. We’re getting really positive feedback from customers who appreciate our consistent on-time performance and the airport’s free wi-fi, refurbished check-in, departure and security area all in the same building, together with car parking right outside the door. And with Citywing’s convenient timings providing day return opportunities there’s never been a better time to take advantage of our Isle of Man-Blackpool service with great value one-way fares starting at just ?23.95.’
One of Citywing’s most frequent users of the service is Mark Wilson, managing director of Sleepwell Hotels, which owns three hotels in Douglas, the Claremont, the Chesterhouse and the Rutland, and the Carousel in Blackpool. He said: ‘Citywing’s Isle of Man-Blackpool link is very important to me and my management team. It’s a small-scale operation, so takes the stress out of travelling; it’s very relaxing and a great way to commute between the two destinations. Citywing is efficient and offers outstanding service and good value for money. I’d say flying with Citywing is an enjoyable experience.’
Philip Welsh, Blackpool Council’s head of marketing services, added: ‘We had around half a million extra visitors in 2015 so it’s vital to the town that we have this air link between Blackpool and the Isle of Man. The improvements made at Blackpool Airport and the service Citywing is providing are real boosts to the resort.’
Headquartered in the Isle of Man Citywing provides flights twice daily between Blackpool and the Isle of Man with fares from as low as ?23.95 one way; also twice daily between Blackpool and Belfast City with fares starting at ?49.95 one way. For bookings and more information visit citywing.com.
Photo - Sales and Marketing Manager Donna Sloane celebrates Citywing’s first anniversary of its Isle of Man-Blackpool service.
