Skylink passengers jump on board to save tonnes of CO2
Recent passenger figures for East Midlands Airport’s dedicated bus service for Derby and Leicester shows a 12.5% increase for people using the Skylink bus to travel to and from the airport in 2010.
The latest statistics have revealed that a remarkable 709,551 passengers used the bus last year, compared to 630,556 in 2009. During the summer months, passenger totals topped over 15,000 a week, which were boosted by the increase of families travelling by Skylink for their summer getaways.
East Midlands Airport actively encourages its passengers to travel sustainably, to help to reduce their carbon footprint. The 491, 909 passengers, who used the service last year, generated a total saving of 1,600 tonnes of CO2.
Kelly McHugh, Skylink’s Marketing Manager, said, “We are pleased that so many families took advantage of the Skylink service to travel to the airport for their holidays in 2010. We pride ourselves on providing an efficient, reliable service that meets the needs of customers. This year, we are also pleased to offer an excellent value family fare, priced at just £10 return.”
The family ticket is valid for five people, maximum two adults and is available for just £5 up until 11 February 2011 as a special promotion. To take advantage of the promotion passengers must download a voucher available at www.skylink.co.uk
