A NEW Southampton route has been launched as Flybe announce their winter schedule.

The company has announced 12 new destinations and will offer flights from Southampton to Glasgow.

Other routes include London Heathrow to Newquay, Birmingham to Belfast City, and Belfast City to East Midlands.

The new routes will launch on October 30.

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Flight frequencies will increase throughout the winter and into next summer as flybe further expands its fleet, with CO2-efficient De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircraft.

Flybe CEO, Dave Pflieger, said: “After a successful 2022 launch and summer season, we are excited to announce our new winter schedule, which further enhances affordable connectivity across UK regions, as well as Europe via our popular flights to Amsterdam.

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“All flybe flights offer value, comfort, and convenience, and our friendly crew are always on hand to serve complimentary tea, coffee, juice and biscuits.

"We look forward to welcoming both new and returning customers on board this winter and offering even more ways to connect to family, friends, business colleagues, and holiday destinations.”