Flybe has celebrated a UK milestone with its brand new year round service between Manchester and Luxembourg that, until today, was a destination only previously accessible to and from main London airports.

Flights from Manchester have been conveniently timed to make day returns a real possibility, leaving Manchester in the morning before returning late evening to the north of England.

Luxembourg is a destination growing in popularity with both business and leisure travellers, with its picturesque towns and castles contrasting with cities that host the headquarters of some of the most powerful institutions in Europe such as the European Investment Bank and the European Court of Justice.

Inbound customers to Manchester can also take advantage of the many onward connections available with Flybe from the airline’s successful Manchester hub.

This option has become increasingly popular with those deciding to bypass congested London airports.

Vincent Hodder, Flybe chief revenue officer, commented: “We are delighted to be launching our first flights between Manchester and Luxembourg today.

“Not only is this a first for Flybe, it is also now the only direct route offered to Luxembourg City outside of London.

“It is a fantastic destination for both business and leisure travellers alike so we are thrilled to mark this special milestone.

“We have scheduled flight times to make day trips a real possibility as well as helping business travellers save on expensive hotel costs.”