AN AIRPORT in the UK has launched new winter flights for Brits hoping to escape for a holiday later in the year.
In a first of its kind offer since 2020, tour operator TUI will see jetsetters travel between Cardiff and a French Alpine town every Saturday.
Those hoping to make Christmas plans to Chambéry, a charming French town, will be able to make use of the launch as the flights will start later this year.
From 21 December passengers will have access to the first ski route directly available from Cardiff since winter 2019/20.
Some of the best ski resorts in the world including Val d’Isère and La Plagne can be found nearby.
Whilst Chambéry itself has been described as a quaint region – rich with history and culture due to its medieval old town and variety of museums.
Families and winter sports enthusiasts alike are expected to be thrilled by the new opportunities that await them both on and off piste.
Those hoping to be one of the first passengers on the flight path can book now thanks to TUI’s ski partner, Crystal Ski.
Hopeful attendees should head to www.crystalski.co.uk.
Cardiff Airport has already declared the partnership as “fantastic news” offering Brits the opportunity to go global this year.
The Head of Business Development at Cardiff Airport Lee Smith said: “We’re delighted to announce this news. Our customers have been asking for a ski route for quite some time.
“It’s fantastic Crystal Ski has now reacted to customer demand, allowing people living in Wales to fly from their National Airport.
“Customers have a breadth of fantastic ski resorts within easy reach of Chambéry and we know this route will be extremely popular.”
Locals who have already discovered the new have voiced their thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter.
One said: “Great news.”
A second wrote clapping emojis before saying: “First TUI ski route in CWL 10+ years.”
Another replied: “MORE fantastic news!”
Ryanair looks set to launch three brand new flights at a small UK airport, as it already begins to cast it eyes on next summer.
In April this year, the budget carrier started new routes from Norwich Airport for the first time.
Passengers in Norfolk were able to book flights to Alicante in Spain, Faro in Portugal and Malta, with some routes starting from as little as £17.
Now the airline could be set to launch more new routes from the regional travel hub, according to its managing director.
Richard Pace has said that he is hoping to see at least two or three more flights added to the airport’s route map in time for summer 2025.
In an interview with BBC Radio Norfolk, he spoke of the success of the first few months of flights from Norwich Airport and said he would know more about the future routes from next month.
At the moment, there is no indication of where the new routes will travel to, or when they will begin.
