Flights from Southampton International Airport to Angers Loire in France by UK regional airline, Eastern Airways, have increased to coincide with the world famous Le Mans 24 hour motor race.

The independent carrier has introduce a Friday service prior to the start of Le Mans (14-15 June), which is located 46 miles from Angers Loire Airport.  Friday services will continue to operate over the summer season, taking the number of flights to four a week.

Eastern Airways first started flights between Southampton and Angers Loire in November 2007 and its service also appeals to industry sectors including truck manufacturing, IT, technology and liqueurs.

www.easternairways.com

6/9/2008 4:05:44 AM UTC