Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
Dec 16th 2008, 5:10 pm
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Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
Good news for those in Nova Scotia...
"HIAA announced today the introduction of a new transatlantic service from Halifax to Glasgow, Scotland.
Flyglobespan will operate the weekly seasonal service to Glasgow beginning in late May 2009. The non-stop service departs Glasgow on Wednesdays at 1:55 p.m., arriving in Halifax at 4:25 p.m.; and returns to Glasgow at 5:10 p.m. on Thursdays.
"Increasing air service to Europe is one of our key priorities, especially in light of the recent Canada-European Union Blue Sky agreement," says Tom Ruth, HIAA's President & CEO. "Halifax's strategic geographic location makes it an ideal connecting point by air between Europe and North America. And in this particular case, it's wonderful to be making the connection with one of Nova Scotia's founding cultures."
"It is only right that Scotland's airline should be flying from one of the most densely populated Scottish ex-pat areas in the world," insists Tom Dalrymple, Globespan Chairman. "The Globespan Group has now been involved in the Canadian travel market for over 30 years. I am pleased that by offering this flight next year we can allow more people, with and without Scots ancestry, to come and join the Homecoming celebrations."
"Strengthening transportation links and focusing marketing efforts on cities with direct air access to Nova Scotia are a key part of our tourism plan," says Bill Dooks, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. "Any opportunity to increase air access to Nova Scotia is welcome, especially from the U.K. and Europe which are growth markets for us."
One-way tickets start at CAN$149 plus taxes. To book your tickets today visit www.flyglobespan.ca."
"HIAA announced today the introduction of a new transatlantic service from Halifax to Glasgow, Scotland.
Flyglobespan will operate the weekly seasonal service to Glasgow beginning in late May 2009. The non-stop service departs Glasgow on Wednesdays at 1:55 p.m., arriving in Halifax at 4:25 p.m.; and returns to Glasgow at 5:10 p.m. on Thursdays.
"Increasing air service to Europe is one of our key priorities, especially in light of the recent Canada-European Union Blue Sky agreement," says Tom Ruth, HIAA's President & CEO. "Halifax's strategic geographic location makes it an ideal connecting point by air between Europe and North America. And in this particular case, it's wonderful to be making the connection with one of Nova Scotia's founding cultures."
"It is only right that Scotland's airline should be flying from one of the most densely populated Scottish ex-pat areas in the world," insists Tom Dalrymple, Globespan Chairman. "The Globespan Group has now been involved in the Canadian travel market for over 30 years. I am pleased that by offering this flight next year we can allow more people, with and without Scots ancestry, to come and join the Homecoming celebrations."
"Strengthening transportation links and focusing marketing efforts on cities with direct air access to Nova Scotia are a key part of our tourism plan," says Bill Dooks, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. "Any opportunity to increase air access to Nova Scotia is welcome, especially from the U.K. and Europe which are growth markets for us."
One-way tickets start at CAN$149 plus taxes. To book your tickets today visit www.flyglobespan.ca."
Dec 16th 2008, 5:21 pm
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
Looks like I can expect a few more visits from freinds and family in 2009 then 
Dec 16th 2008, 6:50 pm
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
Nova Scotia is back up there as our top choice now!
Dec 16th 2008, 7:52 pm
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
ooooo excellent! i was disappointed when zoom pulled out so this makes up for it, and also as someone else stated brings it back into contention for consideration!
reasonably priced as well at £488 return all in, during July
reasonably priced as well at £488 return all in, during July
Dec 16th 2008, 7:59 pm
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
Anyone travelling with flyglobespan had better have a very flexible itinerary. Delays and cancellations are the norm - without warning. Last year, several times they left passengers stranded at Vancouver airport, and I believe the airport authority was planning on cancelling their landing privileges. Cheap and not cheerful. But you get what you pay for.
Dec 16th 2008, 8:13 pm
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
Anyone travelling with flyglobespan had better have a very flexible itinerary. Delays and cancellations are the norm - without warning. Last year, several times they left passengers stranded at Vancouver airport, and I believe the airport authority was planning on cancelling their landing privileges. Cheap and not cheerful. But you get what you pay for.
Dec 16th 2008, 8:49 pm
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
yep, they cancel flights when they are not full and make you wait till next day.
Absolutely pathetic airline.
Absolutely pathetic airline.
Dec 16th 2008, 11:38 pm
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
please be careful !!
I will never EVER fly with them again, 15 hours delayed on the way there ( no explanation and no sorry)
9 hour delay on the way back to Canada ( no explanation, and no sorry)
I will never EVER fly with them again, 15 hours delayed on the way there ( no explanation and no sorry)
9 hour delay on the way back to Canada ( no explanation, and no sorry)
Good news for those in Nova Scotia...
"HIAA announced today the introduction of a new transatlantic service from Halifax to Glasgow, Scotland.
Flyglobespan will operate the weekly seasonal service to Glasgow beginning in late May 2009. The non-stop service departs Glasgow on Wednesdays at 1:55 p.m., arriving in Halifax at 4:25 p.m.; and returns to Glasgow at 5:10 p.m. on Thursdays.
"Increasing air service to Europe is one of our key priorities, especially in light of the recent Canada-European Union Blue Sky agreement," says Tom Ruth, HIAA's President & CEO. "Halifax's strategic geographic location makes it an ideal connecting point by air between Europe and North America. And in this particular case, it's wonderful to be making the connection with one of Nova Scotia's founding cultures."
"It is only right that Scotland's airline should be flying from one of the most densely populated Scottish ex-pat areas in the world," insists Tom Dalrymple, Globespan Chairman. "The Globespan Group has now been involved in the Canadian travel market for over 30 years. I am pleased that by offering this flight next year we can allow more people, with and without Scots ancestry, to come and join the Homecoming celebrations."
"Strengthening transportation links and focusing marketing efforts on cities with direct air access to Nova Scotia are a key part of our tourism plan," says Bill Dooks, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. "Any opportunity to increase air access to Nova Scotia is welcome, especially from the U.K. and Europe which are growth markets for us."
One-way tickets start at CAN$149 plus taxes. To book your tickets today visit www.flyglobespan.ca."
"HIAA announced today the introduction of a new transatlantic service from Halifax to Glasgow, Scotland.
Flyglobespan will operate the weekly seasonal service to Glasgow beginning in late May 2009. The non-stop service departs Glasgow on Wednesdays at 1:55 p.m., arriving in Halifax at 4:25 p.m.; and returns to Glasgow at 5:10 p.m. on Thursdays.
"Increasing air service to Europe is one of our key priorities, especially in light of the recent Canada-European Union Blue Sky agreement," says Tom Ruth, HIAA's President & CEO. "Halifax's strategic geographic location makes it an ideal connecting point by air between Europe and North America. And in this particular case, it's wonderful to be making the connection with one of Nova Scotia's founding cultures."
"It is only right that Scotland's airline should be flying from one of the most densely populated Scottish ex-pat areas in the world," insists Tom Dalrymple, Globespan Chairman. "The Globespan Group has now been involved in the Canadian travel market for over 30 years. I am pleased that by offering this flight next year we can allow more people, with and without Scots ancestry, to come and join the Homecoming celebrations."
"Strengthening transportation links and focusing marketing efforts on cities with direct air access to Nova Scotia are a key part of our tourism plan," says Bill Dooks, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. "Any opportunity to increase air access to Nova Scotia is welcome, especially from the U.K. and Europe which are growth markets for us."
One-way tickets start at CAN$149 plus taxes. To book your tickets today visit www.flyglobespan.ca."
Dec 17th 2008, 12:07 am
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
Even if Globespan are crap its still great news in the sense that it will give Air Canada some competition once again. They have been basically able to charge what they like since Zoom went under. Air Canada are still adding on a $320 fuel surcharge per person on flights to the UK from Halifax even though fuel prices are now rock bottom again!
Dec 17th 2008, 11:57 am
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Re: Flyglobespan Launches New Route from Halifax to Glasgow
Yeah I agree, its a better situation if there is some comp for air canada, however I will take on board (dum dum tish) what everyone has said and be sure to for warn anyone who is coming to see us from the UK, and let them of others problems.
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