Eastern Airways (T3, Humberside) will assume service from the Isle of Man to three destinations left vacant following the collapse of Citywing (Isle of Man) on Friday, March 10.
The Welsh government announced on Saturday, March 11, that it had selected the UK-based regional specialist to assume the Cardiff-Anglesey route. Similarly, the Manx government later selected Eastern Airways to take over and run a daily service from the Isle of Man to Belfast City and to Newcastle, GB. Both routes commence Monday, March 13. Service is on-board Jetstream 41 equipment.
Welsh Economy Secretary Ken Skates said in a statement this week the agreement had been reached in order to ensure the route operates as normal from Monday, March 13, onwards.
All Citywing tickets for the Cardiff-Anglesey service for travel this week will be honoured. Affected passengers have been asked to bring proof of their Citywing booking ahead of departure.
As recently reported, Isle of Man-based Citywing ceased all operations and filed for liquidation last week citing prolonged financial strain brought on by the suspension of its capacity provider VAN AIR Europe's operating permits by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Citywing's shut-down has also had knock-on effects on the UK mainland with Blackpool Airport losing its only scheduled passenger service. According to The Blackpool Gazette, though the revitalized airfield has managed to develop helicopter and private jet operations since its reopening over two years ago, the loss of Citywings is expected to accelerate owner Balfour Beatty's ongoing plans to dispose of the airfield.
