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Two European Capitals Join Stansted Network

Stansted Airport is set to welcome two European Capitals onto its route network this week as Aegean Airlines launch twice daily flights to the Greek capital Athens, and Lithaunian Airlines link direct to Vilnius - the 2009 European Capital of Culture.

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS READY TO TAKE OFF TO A FLYING START FROM STANSTED AIRPOR

Thomas Cook Airlines increases number of flights

With summer in full swing, Thomas Cook Airlines has added the finishing touches to its flight programme from Stansted Airport, which will take off from 1st May 2008. Due to increased demand, the airline has increased the number of flights to Antalya in Turkey. Thomas Cook Airlines will have one Airbus A320 aircraft based at the airport, which carries 180 passengers respectively.

Over the summer period, the airline is expecting to transport, in total, approximately 71,000 travellers to their holiday destinations. Frank Pullman, managing director of Thomas Cook Airlines, said: “We have analysed demand for flights in the region and because we have been able to adapt our schedule to cater for the popularity of particular destinations. So, where demand is high, we have been able to introduce more flights.

“Everyone at the airline has worked incredibly hard in preparation for the summer season, so we are looking forward to serving the region.”

Flights are operated from Stansted Airport to 19 destinations in total, including ever-popular holiday spots such as Corfu and Ibiza, as well as up and coming cities such as Bourgas in Bulgaria.