Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Andalus Airlines - Gibraltar to Madrid, Barcelona and Bilbao

Andalus Airlines have updated their website to include Gibraltar's North Front Airport.

When selected it offers routings:
  • Gibraltar > Madrid Barajas
  • Gibraltar > Barcelona
  • Gibraltar > Bilbao Loiu
While no flights appear to have been loaded into the system yet and so are not able to be booked, the currency options now include Sterling (Libra Esterlina) alongside Euros and Moroccan Dirhams.

Gibraltar has been without a link to Madrid following Iberias decision to cancel its once daily (and finally only twice weekly) using an Airbus A319 citing load factors.

Widespread belief is that their is a far greater business market for a twice daily service than once daily, and that even once daily would be viable using a smaller aircraft.

Andalus is a newly established operator based in Malaga airport offering flights to varius airports in Spain, Moroco (and now Gibraltar) airports using an Embraer ERJ145 regional jet which can be configured for around 50 seats.