News Release (28/09/10)
Fans fly in for Ryder Cup
Bristol Airport is benefitting from its proximity to the 2010 Ryder Cup venue, Celtic Manor, with golf fans flocking to the South West airport ahead of this week’s showdown between the best golfers in Europe and the US.
Passenger loads on flights from across the UK and Europe are exceptionally high, and three additional charter services will be bringing in spectators from Amsterdam over the course of the weekend. In addition, a number of private business jets will also be operating into the Airport.
Teams bidding for the right to host the event in 2018 have also been making their mark. Passengers arriving at Bristol Airport during Ryder Cup week will be greeted by an advertisement from the French Golf Federation, part of a campaign to bring the high-profile tournament to Paris.
Bristol Airport is conveniently located for visitors to Celtic Manor, which is just 32 miles away by road. Onward travel using public transport can be booked online in advance (at www.bristolairport.com) or at the Fast Ticket machine in the terminal building. The Bristol Flyer bus service operates every ten minutes during peak times, linking the Airport to Bristol Temple Meads rail station. Total journey time to Newport station is just over an hour.