Web-based airline [name edited] will fly from Glasgow to Sanford airport in Orlando seven days a week from next summer as part of a major expansion programme.


Scottish tourism will also benefit from residents of the Sunshine State being able to visit Glasgow and Scotland more easily.

Ticket prices will start from £99 plus taxes, fees and charges of £54.50.

As well as these no-frills low fares, the airline plans to offer premium economy and business class seats.

Prices for these will start at £144.50 plus £54.50 taxes and £494.50 plus £74.50 taxes.

Airline chairman Tom Dalrymple said: 'Florida is now such a significant part of the UK holiday market that we had to make it a destination.

'A daily service is ambitious but it does give us the flexibility which travellers want.

Stephen Baxter, managing director of Glasgow Airport said: 'We're delighted to welcome [name edited] expansion into the transatlantic market.'

The service starts on June 2 next year and all flights will be available on [website link edited] this week.'