REGIONAL airline Flybe will operate a service three times a week between Leeds Bradford Airport and Knock on Ireland’s west coast.

Flybe, which is Europe’s largest regional airline and the UK’s number one domestic carrier, will launch the service from March 25.

The service further expands the airline’s summer schedule from Leeds Bradford airport to a total of five routes with a choice of up to 88 flights a week. Flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

The additional route is expected to benefit both business and leisure passengers.