Cobalt Air TO LAUNCH LONDON Heathrow LINK

Tuesday 23rd January 2018

Cyprus' largest airline becomes only carrier offering flights to London's three main airports: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted

Cobalt Air, Cyprus' largest airline is proud to announce a new daily service beginning 27 March 2018, linking London Heathrow directly with Larnaca, Cyprus. Cobalt Air is the only carrier offering connections to Cyprus from London's three main airports: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.

Andrew Madar, CEO, Cobalt Air commented:

"We are delighted to add London Heathrow to our UK network, which is a key market for Cyprus tourism and business. Cobalt Air is the only carrier flying from the main three London airports to Cyprus. Cobalt Air has quickly become the preferred airline of the Cypriot people; and we can't wait to show you our great welcome and on-board service as you start your holiday or business trip from London to Cyprus."

The Heathrow route will feature Cobalt Air's new business class product, featuring large bespoke business seats in a two-by-two configuration with a 40" pitch. This will bring a new level of business comfort to the route.

The schedule is timed to appeal to both business and leisure passengers.

Flights will depart London Heathrow Terminal 3 at 17.20 and arrive into Larnaca at 23.50. On the return, flights leave Larnaca at lunchtime, 12.45 and arrive back in London Heathrow Terminal 3 at 15.45. All timings are local.

Cobalt Air will operate an Airbus A320 aircraft with 12 seats in business class and 144 seats in economy class on the new route.

Return fares in March start from less than £65 one way. Go to www.cobalt.aero for more details.

EDITOR'S NOTES

Cobalt Air was recently welcomed (7 December 2017) as a member of The International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA is the trade association and collective voice for 280 of the world's airlines from over 119 countries worldwide. Cobalt Air also has a full IOSA accreditation.

The company was recognised as the Best Start-up airline of the Year in the world 2017 by CAPA - The Centre for Aviation.

Cobalt Air currently serves 20 destinations and 12 different countries from its home in Cyprus.

Cobalt Destinations.

Cyprus: Larnaca & Paphos

Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Chania and Mykonos

United Kingdom: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester

Switzerland: Zurich & Geneva

Denmark: Copenhagen

France: Paris CDG

Spain: Madrid

Russia: Moscow

Israel: Tel Aviv