A POPULAR Christmas flight where children can meet Santa on board a plane will take off next week. 

The hour-long flight, which is returning to Bristol Airport for the first time since Covid, is taking to the sky on Wednesday December 11.    

This year Bristol Airport is teaming up with Jet2.com and a number of charities to give some very deserving children and their families a share of the festive cheer. 

Tracy Comer, Community Relations Manager, Bristol Airport said: “We are thrilled to be able to bring back our charity Santa flight and it’s all thanks to Jet2.com.  

“We have it on good authority that Santa will be carrying out a test flight in the South West on Wednesday December 11th, so we’re confident we might get a sighting of Santa!  

“This is such a special day for everyone involved and it’s wonderful to be offering some very brave children a moment of fun this Christmas time and for them to be able to make special memories with their families and school friends.” 

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The charities Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), Children’s Hospice South West, British Heart Foundation and Weston Hospice will nominate the children who will get a seat on board along with their families.  

As well as these, children from neighbouring villages will also be invited, including those from Winford Church of England Primary School, Wrington C of E Primary School, Court de Wyck Church School in Claverham and Backwell C of E Junior School. 

There will be face painting, entertainment, Blaze Bear from Bristol Airport’s Fire team, Christmas presents for every child and plenty of fun and games on the flight, including a “search for Santa”. 

Steph Kojder, Bristol Airport Station Manager for Jet2.com said: “We are looking forward to putting on a very special day for these local children and their families, and we know it will help create incredible memories for everyone.  

“Of course, any Santa flight needs a guest appearance from Santa himself, so we are very much hoping that he can get over to Bristol Airport at this busy time of year to join us all – we think he will!”