Carnival UK is to increase its fly-cruise programme from Cardiff International airport for winter 2009-10.

Carnival UK’s new programme will include seven direct cruise flights from Cardiff to Barbados, two to Jamaica, and a new addition of one flight to Mexico.

Travellers from Wales will be able to fly direct to join itineraries on P&O Cruises’ Ventura and Oceana, and Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess. Both have programmes available from November 6, 2009, to April 3, 2010.
 

Giles Hawke, sales director for Carnival UK, said: “We have great customer demand in the Cardiff area and are keen to provide the best range of departures from the local airport for these customers.

“The Cardiff departures have been popular. "While we have this level of demand, we will continue to look at positioning aircraft out of Cardiff airport to make the holiday experience better than ever for our passengers.”

Spencer Birns, head of aviation relations at Cardiff International airport, said: "The interesting itineraries and exotic destinations are certain to become a major attraction for our passengers.”