Green light for Amsterdam

THE extra flight a day from Humberside Airport to Amsterdam is a big boost for business.
With so many international firms based on the south bank, this will give even more flexibility for thoser who are turning the wheels of industry.
Linking up with Eruope and the rest of the world will be even easier, with greater efficiency for those involved.
It is also a great step towards Humberside's ambitions to fit in with government policy. Reducing the landtravel side of travelling is part of the agenda, and steps like this will encourage, and facilitate more, the possibilities of using Kirmington and Schiphol rather than driving to Heathrow, Gatwick or even Manchester.
While there is a premium to pay, people can often organise teansport easier to Humberside, avoiding the shy-high parking rates of international airports. Then there's the convenience, and for some, putting a price on being back at home or in the office within 20 minutes of arriving in the UK is not an easy task.
With three flights a day already this wouldn't have put on if there wasn't clear demand. Let's hope this is sustained and goes from strength to strength.
A strong regional economy needs a strong regional airport to play its strategic role in quality transport links.