VLM Airlines will expand its network by adding Aberdeen to its destinations list. The Belgian airline will operate from June 4, 2018 onwards three weekly return flights between Antwerp and Scotland. On Mondays VLM Airlines will offer a direct flight in both directions. On Wednesdays and Fridays the new route will be operated as a triangle service Antwerp-Aberdeen-Birmingham-Antwerp (passengers traveling from Aberdeen to Antwerp can continue their journey to Antwerp after a short 30 minutes turnaround in Birmingham). VLM Airlines is offering until April 14, 2018 a promotional fare from GBP/EUR 39* for all its existing and new UK destinations via www.flyvlm.com.
Carol Benzie, managing director of Aberdeen International Airport said: “We are delighted to welcome FlyVLM as a new airline partner to Aberdeen Airport. The addition of a Belgian destination to our route network is very exciting. Antwerp is fantastic destination for both business and leisure travellers and, hopefully, the introductory fares on offer will encourage passengers to try out this new service.”
"With the new route between Antwerp and Aberdeen, we are targeting customers from the oil and natural gas sector for an obvious reason. From Aberdeen, one of the busiest heliports in Europe, numerous helicopter flights are being carried out to offshore drilling platforms in the North Sea. And Antwerp is, after Houston in Texas, the second largest petrochemical cluster in the world”, says Konstantijn Huys, commercial director of VLM Airlines. "In addition, Antwerp is also one of the largest seaports in Europe and the diamond capital of the world. This thriving city is known for its diverse fashion, culinary and arts scene. A short ride takes you to Brussels and the Flemish art cities Bruges and Ghent, and as well as to Eindhoven and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.”
On the other hand, Scotland is a versatile and pleasant holiday destination. Thanks to the beautiful coastline, the world-famous whiskies, beautiful castles and cosy cities, the land of the kilt and bagpipe exerts a great attraction both on the active outdoor tourist and the more culturally oriented travellers from Belgium and the Netherlands.
At VLM Airlines, a drink and snack are included in the ticket price and every passenger is entitled to check in a baggage of up to 23 kg free of charge. At Antwerp Airport, passengers can check in up to 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of their flight.
The Fokker 50 departs from Antwerp Airport at 11.40am and arrives in Aberdeen at 12.40pm. The return flight on Mondays departs from Aberdeen at 13.10pm and arrives at Antwerp Airport at 16.10pm. On Wednesdays and Fridays the aircraft leaves Aberdeen International Airport at 13.10pm, making a 30 minutes stopover in Birmingham, and lands in Antwerp at 17.35pm.
VLM Airlines employs more than 100 aviation professionals. The fleet consists of 6 Fokker 50 turboprop aircraft. VLM Airlines also offers scheduled flights from Antwerp to Birmingham, London City Airport, Munich, Zurich and Maribor.
*One way, including airport taxes. Promotional fares available until April 14 for flights up to and including October 27, 2018. For conditions and details, see www.flyvlm.com.