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GLASGOW today won its first low-cost link to the party island of Ibiza.
Scots budget airline flyglobespan today announced new flights to the Mediterranean sunspot for little more than £50 return.
The company aims to take on the package holiday firms that have dominated the Ibiza market for decades.
Scots have long flocked to the island for the nightlife of San Antonio and Ibiza Town.
Clubs such as Ministry of Sound, Manumission, El Divino and Cafe Del Mar attract some of Europe's most glamorous celebrities.
But flyglobespan reckons its weekly flights, set to start in March, should bring in more families and couples eager to see the other side of island life.
Airline chairman Tom Dalrymple said: "Ibiza's sensational nightlife appeals to the young holidaymaker who wants the clubbing scene but it is also a very scenic island with some beautiful, family-oriented resorts."
Bosses at Glasgow Airport are also delighted to get new flights - despite the fact the destination is already well-served by charter services.
Graham Latta, the airport's terminal manager, said: "Flyglobespan's continued growth from Glasgow Airport is more good news for passengers.
"With flights from Glasgow to more than 16 destinations across Europe, and the US, flyglobespan is now a major player in the airline industry."
He added: "Ibiza has always been a popular destination among younger travellers, but for all its sense of fun, the island is also one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean and these new low-cost flights should appeal to all ages."
Flyglobespan has now moved on to offer flights to major cities from Glasgow, including Amsterdam and Prague.
Flyglobespan has still to roll out its entire summer schedules and Mr Dalrymple hinted there will be more good news for Glasgow Airport soon.
"We have some exciting plans for next year," he said.
"We are currently sorting out the technicalities of organising routes to some destinations that we are sure will appeal to the Scottish public."
Last week the Evening Times revealed Mr Dalrymple's first transatlantic venture, low-cost flights from Glasgow Airport to Sanford near Orlando.
He said: "We have been delighted at the response to this.
"Bookings have been very encouraging."
And today the airline added another daily service from Edinburgh Airport, to Bournemouth.
Publication date 11/11/05
GLASGOW today won its first low-cost link to the party island of Ibiza.
Scots budget airline flyglobespan today announced new flights to the Mediterranean sunspot for little more than £50 return.
The company aims to take on the package holiday firms that have dominated the Ibiza market for decades.
Scots have long flocked to the island for the nightlife of San Antonio and Ibiza Town.
Clubs such as Ministry of Sound, Manumission, El Divino and Cafe Del Mar attract some of Europe's most glamorous celebrities.
But flyglobespan reckons its weekly flights, set to start in March, should bring in more families and couples eager to see the other side of island life.
Airline chairman Tom Dalrymple said: "Ibiza's sensational nightlife appeals to the young holidaymaker who wants the clubbing scene but it is also a very scenic island with some beautiful, family-oriented resorts."
Bosses at Glasgow Airport are also delighted to get new flights - despite the fact the destination is already well-served by charter services.
Graham Latta, the airport's terminal manager, said: "Flyglobespan's continued growth from Glasgow Airport is more good news for passengers.
"With flights from Glasgow to more than 16 destinations across Europe, and the US, flyglobespan is now a major player in the airline industry."
He added: "Ibiza has always been a popular destination among younger travellers, but for all its sense of fun, the island is also one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean and these new low-cost flights should appeal to all ages."
Flyglobespan has now moved on to offer flights to major cities from Glasgow, including Amsterdam and Prague.
Flyglobespan has still to roll out its entire summer schedules and Mr Dalrymple hinted there will be more good news for Glasgow Airport soon.
"We have some exciting plans for next year," he said.
"We are currently sorting out the technicalities of organising routes to some destinations that we are sure will appeal to the Scottish public."
Last week the Evening Times revealed Mr Dalrymple's first transatlantic venture, low-cost flights from Glasgow Airport to Sanford near Orlando.
He said: "We have been delighted at the response to this.
"Bookings have been very encouraging."
And today the airline added another daily service from Edinburgh Airport, to Bournemouth.
GLASGOW today won its first low-cost link to the party island of Ibiza.
Scots budget airline flyglobespan today announced new flights to the Mediterranean sunspot for little more than £50 return.
The company aims to take on the package holiday firms that have dominated the Ibiza market for decades.
Scots have long flocked to the island for the nightlife of San Antonio and Ibiza Town.
Clubs such as Ministry of Sound, Manumission, El Divino and Cafe Del Mar attract some of Europe's most glamorous celebrities.
But flyglobespan reckons its weekly flights, set to start in March, should bring in more families and couples eager to see the other side of island life.
Airline chairman Tom Dalrymple said: "Ibiza's sensational nightlife appeals to the young holidaymaker who wants the clubbing scene but it is also a very scenic island with some beautiful, family-oriented resorts."
Bosses at Glasgow Airport are also delighted to get new flights - despite the fact the destination is already well-served by charter services.
Graham Latta, the airport's terminal manager, said: "Flyglobespan's continued growth from Glasgow Airport is more good news for passengers.
"With flights from Glasgow to more than 16 destinations across Europe, and the US, flyglobespan is now a major player in the airline industry."
He added: "Ibiza has always been a popular destination among younger travellers, but for all its sense of fun, the island is also one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean and these new low-cost flights should appeal to all ages."
Flyglobespan has now moved on to offer flights to major cities from Glasgow, including Amsterdam and Prague.
Flyglobespan has still to roll out its entire summer schedules and Mr Dalrymple hinted there will be more good news for Glasgow Airport soon.
"We have some exciting plans for next year," he said.
"We are currently sorting out the technicalities of organising routes to some destinations that we are sure will appeal to the Scottish public."
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