Several business travel news outlets are reporting currently that Excelsis Airways, a new carrier, is due to start flights between Durham Tees Valley and London City.

The BBC were one of the outlets to report in July that the air carrier was due to pick up these flights after BMI pulled out from the Heathrow-Durham route earlier in the year.

The airline has released limited information on the new route on its website www.excelsisairways.com and the BBC reported that the airline is planning to start up three flights per day between the two cities commencing this month. The Bombardier Q400 turbotrop will be used for the flights.

On the airline’s website it states that all passengers will get free access to the lounge at Durham Tees Valley airport. This will include complementary wine, beer and soft drinks during the flight. There is also a chance to design the outside of the airline’s aircraft. The deadline is 19th September for all entries.

However there are no solid dates for when this service will start and Excelsis Airways has commented that there aren’t any interview opportunities available currently.

The addition of a new airline has created quite a stir in the business travel industry however it still remains to be confirmed if Durham will eventually link to the UK capital.

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