News - Midlands
East Mids Airport in New York take-off
East Midlands Airport is set to launch its first transatlantic flight this week.
The journey to New York's Newark Airport will take off on Thursday, with a return scheduled for three days later.
It will be made by budget airline Jet2, which announced the transatlantic plans in May.
Brad Miller, managing director of East Midlands Airport, said: "The first direct service to New York from East Midlands Airport next is a significant step forward for us.
"We are extremely proud to have been able to give people in the region the chance to experience all that New York has to offer, at such a magical time of year.
"The uptake on this one-off departure has been superb and it really demonstrates the support the region has for transatlantic flights."