Another new route from Cornwall Airport Newquay has been announced as Aer Lingus Regional reveals plans to provide a twice-weekly service to Cork Airport from May 6.

The airline currently operates flights from the airport to Dublin. Martin Saxton, chief commercial officer at Stobart Air, which operates Aer Lingus Regional, said that the airline is "pleased to expand our services, adding Cork as a key destination for our Cornwall customers.

"The addition of Cork reflects the ongoing success of our route network and our services from Cornwall. We’re keen to provide value, choice and key connections for our customers and are confident this route will be a very popular destination for summer 2017."

Al Titterington, managing director at Cornwall Airport Newquay, added: "The Irish market is a key target for growth and our partnership with Aer Lingus Regional continues to flourish with the addition of Cork this summer. Cork is an exciting development in our route network offering two-way access between Cornwall and southern Ireland and will boost both regions’ tourism industries which is great news, especially for the UK’s #1 tourism destination."