Hovertravel has announced that it is to return to twice hourly flights from July 4 - adding a total of 16 flights to the weekday timetable.
The cross-Solent operator has continued to operate throughout the lockdown, as well as playing a key role in the provision for patient transfers to the mainland.
Loretta Lale, Head of Commercial at Hovertravel, said:
”An important part of our risk-assessed approach is managing the capacity on our craft and we have been adding in ad hoc services to handle the slowly increasing demand as travel restrictions are relaxed.
"Following the lifting of lockdown next week, we expect to see more passengers and by strengthening our timetable, we can continue to give confidence to customers who wish to travel.”
Hovertravel will be offering departures every half an hour from 0615 to 1930 from both Southsea and Ryde.
The weekend timetable will benefit from an extra 22 flights, starting later at 0815 and also offering the thirty-minute frequency through to 1930 from both sides of the Solent.
The last flights across the week will also be at later times with the last flight from Ryde at 8.15pm and the last from Southsea at 8.30pm seven days a week.
Loretta added:
“Our priority has been, and always will be, the safety of our passengers and our people. By returning to a booked only service with a thirty-minute frequency we are providing a measured and proportionate response to the anticipated increase in demand.
"Combining our established travel protocols and the customers’ positive compliance with face coverings, we are ready to play our role in the first steps to a responsible recovery for all Solent communities.”
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