New flights take off from airport

Air Southwest is running the routes

New flights from Bristol to Leeds and Newquay have been announced.

The new routes are being run by the low cost airline, Air Southwest, owned by Plymouth-based Sutton Harbour holdings.

Malcolm Maylor, managing director at the airline, said: "Our existing routes from Bristol to Manchester, Plymouth and Jersey have proved popular."

Tony Hallwood, from the airport, added: "Leeds is an important link for local businessmen, while for leisure, the new route to Newquay is great news."