Neos Boeing 737-8 MAX

Neos an Italian leisure airline, headquartered in Via della Chiesa, Somma Lombardo commenced a new weekly charter series from City of Derry Airport to Verona for school ski specialist Topflight for Schools. This is the first ski programme in history to operate from City of Derry Airport which commenced on Saturday 27th January.

EI-RZB Boeing 737 MAX 8 msn 43920 Neos operated first service NOS9040 arriving 1642 local, outbound sector NOS9041 departed 1754 local.

City of Derry Airport Managing Director Steve Frazer, said “We are thrilled to see the take-off of the first ever ski service from City of Derry Airport with our fantastic partner, Topflight for Schools. It’s a privilege that we can now offer our local school children access to such a fantastic life experience, especially from the convenience of their local Airport. With reduced travel time and cost for school representatives and parents in their journey to the Airport, and a time of less than 15 minutes from the carpark to the departure gate for school staff and children travelling, we pride ourselves on providing a fast, friendly and relaxing experience at City of Derry Airport.”

Topflight for Schools Sales Manager Jill Russell, said “After the success of the 2024 ski season from City of Derry Airport, Topflight for Schools are delighted to have already secured Winter 2025. The bonus of departing from their local airport has proven very popular by the vast number of schools in the Northwest and has attracted several who have never organised a ski trip for their students in the past. “

Image Credit: Neos

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