The first ever flights to Gambia from East Midlands Airport were launched yesterday.
Travel agent The Gambia Experience will operate the weekly flight from Castle Donington to Banjul throughout the winter.
A six-hour flight from the UK, the Gambia is in same time zone but offers temperatures in the 30s, miles of golden beaches and African culture with English-speaking locals.
Paul Kenny, commercial manager for The Gambia Experience, said: "We appreciate how much people value travelling from their local airport and are confident that flights from East Midlands will be a huge success."
