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New direct daily service between Aberdeen and Southampton

BAA Press Release 17/02/05

Two BAA airports, Aberdeen and Southampton, will enjoy a direct air link
for the first time ever this March with the news that Eastern Airways is to
launch a daily weekday service, complementing its existing flights that
currently operate via Newcastle.

Andy Flower, Managing Director at Aberdeen Airport, commented: "We are very
pleased to see the announcement of another direct service being added to
Eastern's extensive network out of Aberdeen. Southampton is a strong base
for both business and leisure activities and will prove to be a very
popular service. Eastern Airways continuing support for the Airport
Business Development Forum is yielding benefit to the airline and the
regional economy."

Eastern Airways Director Graeme Ross believes the 1 hour 20 minute journey
will also open up benefits for the leisure market. "The additional flight
opens up more options for those travelling between the cities on business
while both are ideal destinations for those visiting the Highlands of
Scotland and the home of Cowes respectively while Southampton is of course
a key departure point for anyone embarking on a luxury cruise."

The inaugural non-stop flight, which will be operated by a 50-seat Saab
2000, will take place on Monday 14 March 2005, with prices for online
booking at www.easternairways.com starting at £108 return including taxes
and charges. The direct flight will depart Aberdeen at 11:55, arriving at
Southampton 13:15, before returning north at 13:45 with a scheduled arrival
time of 15:05.

The improved service will bring the number of weekday flights between
Aberdeen and Southampton up to four. In addition there is one Sunday
rotation via Newcastle.
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