AIRLINE FLYBE PULLS OUT OF GALWAY AIRPORT

Date Published: 12-May-2008

Galway airport has been dealt a blow this week with news that airline, FlyBe, is pulling out.The airline, which operates routes to Belfast, Southampton and Birmingham during peak seasons, has finished operating from the airport.This means, the only airline operating out of Galway airport is Aer Arann, however it's understood, new operators and routes are being sought.Managing Director of Galway Airport, Joe Walsh says the airline was not getting enough passengers in Galway.