Low cost operator Flyglobespan is set to launch a Glasgow to Sharm El Sheikh service for winter 2009.

Having operated an Edinburgh to Sharm El Sheikh flight for the last 2 years, the airlines chief executive, Rick Green is looking forward to expanding the service.

“Egypt has been steadily increasing in popularity since we started flying there two years ago (from Edinburgh) and it makes sense to expand the programme” he stated.

Glasgow airport welcomes the new service after suffering from the collapse of XL Airways last summer. Flights will depart from Glasgow on a Saturday to Sharm, and also to nearby Hurghada on a Wednesday.