New airline service from Yorkshire directly to skiing in the Alps announced

Regional airline Flybe has announced flights to Chambery in the French Alps from Doncaster Sheffield Airport | Ski Olympic News

If you have a ski holiday booked, getting from the UK to the lovely snow faster and increasing your time on the pistes of France is the ultimate goal for everyone. For folks in Yorkshire, the trip to the Alps has just gotten faster, easier, and maybe even cheaper.

Exeter-based airline Flybe has announced it will offer new flights to Chambery in the Alps from Doncaster Sheffield Airport – also called the Robin Hood Airport. The international airport is part of the RAF Finningley station in South Yorkshire.

“We are delighted to be adding a further destination to our Flybe winter programme in Chambery,” said Steve Gill, managing director of the airport, to local media. “Being able to offer a winter sports destination as part of our winter programme is a great addition to our offer to customers alongside traditional getaway favourites like Alicante, Tenerife and Malaga.”

The flights from Doncaster Sheffield will begin in mid-December of this year, the perfect time for skiers ready to enjoy a ski holiday in France. Flights will start just before Christmas from December 17 2016. Flights to Chambery are now available at http://www.flybe.com from £44.99.

“As Europe’s largest regional airline, we specialise in connecting the UK regions to Europe so we are pleased to add to our already extensive winter schedule from Doncaster Sheffield,” said Flybe’s chief revenue officer, Vincent Hodder. “We are confident that they will prove attractive options for winter getaways.”

Located in the Savoie Mont Blanc region on the south bank of Lake Bourget, Chambery Airport offers travellers access to nearly 20 nearby ski areas, 4,800 km of slopes, and access to your favourite ski chalets. The airport is just 60 miles from Courchevel, Méribel and other famous French ski resorts.

Increased air travel to the French Alps region will only enhance your ski holiday. Recently, Eurostar offered new services on their ski train and other continental trains as well.

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