Airline KLM has confirmed it will recommence daily flights from Cardiff Airport next month.
Flights between the Welsh Government-owned airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport were suspended, along with other commercial carriers, on March 27th, due to the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
It will resume the service with an Embraer 175 aircraft, carrying 88 passengers from August 3rd.
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis, KLM has been adapting its network and flight schedule in line with travel restrictions and demand, which saw with only 5% of its global network scheduled for operation in April and May.
Benedicte Duval, KLM's general manager for 海角视频 & Ireland, said: "The resumption of the daily service between Cardiff and Amsterdam is testament to our long term commitment to the region.
"Having celebrated the 30 anniversary of the route back in 2018, we are delighted to be able to continue offering worldwide connectivity to and from Cardiff and we look forward to welcoming our Welsh customers back on board, despite the recent challenges for our industry.
"As borders reopen and travel restrictions begin to ease, safety is a prerequisite for KLM as we gradually resume travel. As we all adapt to this new environment, I can assure you that all KLM staff, both on the ground and on board, are committed to guaranteeing our passengers the highest levels of health and safety."
Spencer Birns, chief commercial officer at Cardiff Airport, said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming KLM back to Cardiff Airport after what has been a difficult period for the whole aviation industry.
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"The Cardiff-Amsterdam route and KLM’s network of global connections is vital for our customers travelling to and from Wales for business, to visit friends and family, and of course to enjoy a well-earned holiday. I’d like to thank KLM for their on-going commitment to Wales.
“As our airlines begin to resume flights from Cardiff, the safety and security of our team and customers remains our number one priority. We have gone above and beyond government guidance and installed a number of safety measures across the terminal so that our customers can travel with confidence through Cardiff Airport.”
A number of scheduled airline operators, including KLM and Ryanair, have already recommenced flights from the airport.