As of today, customers in the East of England will be able to book Inghams’ brand new winter ski packages to more than 18 popular resorts, including Courchevel, Meribel and Val d’Isere in France and Crans Montana, Wengen and Verbier in Switzerland, with convenient flights from Cambridge Airport direct to Geneva every Saturday from December to April.
Two new summer routes from Cambridge Airport to Milan and Geneva have also been confirmed as part of Inghams’ new 2014 Lakes and Mountains programme. A variety of seven and 14 night packages, including tours and excursions, will be featured for the popular Lakes Garda, Como and Maggiore in Italy are now available to book; whilst an extensive French and Swiss Alps summer range is also on offer, whether for hiking, cycling, exploring or taking it easy, with flights from Cambridge starting May and continuing throughout the summer season.
“Inghams is undoubtedly the leading name in winter ski holidays in the UK and we are delighted they have chosen Cambridge Airport as their departure point in the East of England. Not only will our passengers gain access to some of the best ski resorts Europe has to offer, but also three new summer destinations.” commented Steve Jones, Managing Director of Cambridge Airport.
"The French and Swiss Alps are among our most popular destinations. Inghams has recognised that our customers prefer the convenience of flying from their nearest airport and we have identified demand from the region and are excited to offer new routes from Cambridge. The airport offers newly improved facilities and is easily accessible with good parking and transport links and speedy check in all of which make the experience more enjoyable for our customers.” commented Peter Moor, Head of Scheduled Aviation, Inghams.
The new flights will be operated on a scheduled service by highly regarded Swiss carrier, Darwin Airline. All holidays will feature a generous standard luggage allowance of 23kg per person and complimentary in-flight service. Ski equipment will be carried at no additional charge within the baggage weight allowance.
Inghams’ 2013 winter ski programme is on sale now with seven night, catered packages available from £383 per person via www.inghams.co.uk or on 01483 79 1111.
Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport is part of the Marshall Group of Companies, a privately owned family business, employing over 4,000 people with a turnover exceeding £1B, managed by the Marshall family. The business was founded in Cambridge in 1909, and entered aviation in 1929.
Although Cambridge Airport is an important gateway for the East of England, with a strong focus on Cambridge and its business, academic and industrial sectors, the airport is also ideally positioned for easy access to London with just under an hour’s drive to the Canary Wharf and East London.
The airport is currently experiencing growth in the Passenger airline and Executive Jet sectors and recent new airline and tour operator services including the UK, the Channel Islands and destinations within Europe, the airport is undergoing an upgrade in passenger facilities. With a 1965m/6447ft runway accepting aircraft up to Boeing 757 or Airbus 320 and all regional jet types, it is suitable for short to medium haul passenger airline services, with 24/7 capability. It boasts CAA Category 7 Fire & Air Traffic Control status and has full navigational aids and communications, which include radar approach coverage up to 30nm and GPS approaches, which complement an ILS system.
www.cambridgeairport.com
Marshall Group
There are 2,500 employees in Cambridge and the Marshall Group activities, which take place at the airport, include Marshall Aerospace Defence Group the Cambridge Aeroclub, both providing an extensive range of aviation maintenance, also home to Marshall Business, Marshall Executive Aviation, FlairJet and JETability.
www.marshalladg.com
www.cambridgeaeroclub.co.uk
Business Aviation
Cambridge Airport is part of the companies Aviation Services business unit which encompasses, Marshall Business Aviation, Marshall Executive Aviation, FlairJet and JETability. JETability serving the needs of private owners and corporations alike, the services available from and through JETability include Aircraft Management, Maintenance, MRO, Chartering,Sales, Concierge and Consultancy; all available through a bespoke call centre.
www.jetability.com
www.marshallexecair.com
www.marshallbusinessaviation.com
www.flair-jet.com
Business aviation handling services are provided exclusively by ExecuJet through the state-of the art FBO www.execujet.eu
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