Clearly positioned in the business travelthe new line Brest-Bordeaux provided by Finistair has been operational since Tuesday. The nine-seater CESSNA Gran Caravan makes its flights twice a week. From Brest, it departs every Tuesday at 7am and Thursday at 4pm. Take-off from Bordeaux is on Tuesday mornings at 9.30 am and Thursday evenings at 6.30 pm, for a flight time of 1 hour 50 minutes.
with the economic recovery, the need for business travel is very real
" The opening of the Brest-Bordeaux route comes at a time when several domestic air routes have been closed. "reminds Loïc AndroManaging Director of Finistair. " With the economic recovery, the need for business travel is very real. By launching this direct service between Brest and Bordeaux, we are bringing together two major business areas on the Atlantic coast and provide a response to inter-regional mobility needs of business leaders ".
Launched in 1981, Finistair is best known for its route to the island of Ushant, operated under a public service obligation. This route represents on average 4,000 passengers a year. In 2020, the Breton carrier was bought out by the W3 group, and acquired a second aircraft to support its development.
