Crete-based Minoan Air is to end its services from Oxford on August 4 after a disagreement with the airport’s management.
Minoan currently flies from Oxford airport to Edinburgh (six flights per week) and Dublin (three weekly services) – both routes only began operating in March.
“Minoan regrets to announce the termination of its schedule services from Oxford to Edinburgh and Dublin, due to our disagreement with Oxford airport management on specific terms of co-operation deemed imperative for the viability of our flights,” said the airline.
Minoan was the first Greek airline to establish an operational base outside of Greece when it started flights from Oxford on March 4. Minoan uses Fokker 50 aircraft on the routes with capacity for 50 passengers and said it had carried more than 6,000 passengers from Oxford since March.
The airport responded in a statement: “It is with regret that we have to advise that Minoan Air have decided to cease flights to Edinburgh and Dublin effective August 4.
“Oxford airport is very disappointed with this announcement and is in dialogue with the airline to see that there is minimum disruption for all passengers.
“The airport will be exploring all avenues to replace the carrier with another operator at the earliest opportunity.”
Passengers with tickets for travel after August 4, should contact Minoan on 01865 582 720 or email at [email protected]
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