Eastern Airways has announced that it will launch flights from Southampton Airport to Angers Loire Airport next month, its first ever scheduled route to France. The UK regional airline will operate a three times a week service on the route from November 15.

Angers is the gateway to the Loire Valley. The flights will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays leaving Southampton at 11:05, arriving at Angers Loire at 13:20. Flights from Angers Loire take off at 13:45 and land in Southampton at 14:05 (all times local).

Passengers flying with Eastern from Southampton benefit from Business Express Fast Track security channel at Southampton to avoid any queues, ensuring they can check-in just 30 minutes before boarding. The airline also offers onward connecting UK services from Southampton Airport to Aberdeen, Leeds Bradford, and Newcastle.

Eastern Airways celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.