Varsity Express suspends Oxford to Edinburgh route
when used as a verb it implies sinking without trace) of Varsity Express has done
it again:
“Varsity Express regrettably announce as of 3 o’clock today March 8th 2010 the
suspension of scheduled services on their Oxford to Edinburgh route.
Services Ltd and the airline and AOC holder who have been contracted to operate
the Jetstream 31 type on our behalf and that was being used on the route. All
further ticket sales have been suspended until further notice. All passengers
affected by the suspension of service either have been or are currently being
informed of the situation.
of its passengers at all times and therefore the company from the onset of ticket
sales entered into a voluntary passenger revenue protection scheme involving an
Escrow agent account. All passenger revenue relating to flights not completed
is protected by this scheme independently and all money relating to un-flown revenue
can be refunded in full if necessary.
aircraft operators and AOC holders who could provide the operational capability
required to allow the resumption of services, on what has already proved to be
a very popular, viable and sustainable route. The board are hopeful that Varsity
Air Services Ltd will be able to resume full operational services in the very
near future. For further information contact the Varsity call centre on 0871 644
0450. “
have two fail seems like downright carelessness – how about having three fail?
between London Oxford and Edinburgh airports this March.
offering "a business class style service", with complimentary tea, coffee and
water, plus "a small snack". Further onboard refreshments will also be available
for purchase.
in Edinburgh at 0930, with the return leg LNQ602 leaving Edinburgh at 1700, landing
back in Oxford at 1830.
£49, for flights between March 1 and March 12. After this lead-in fares will still
be available at this price, with flexible fares from £149.
number of planned domestic routes over the coming year". London Oxford Airport
is located around seven miles north of Oxford, and around 60 miles from central
London.
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