TOURISM chiefs in Lancashire hope Spaniards will soon be swapping the Costa Brava for Blackpool.
A daily air route between the seaside resort and Girona, one hour away from Barcelona, was launched on Thursday reports BBC Lancashire.
It is the first regular service linking the airport with Europe and operator Ryanair says it will boost the Fylde coast's economy.
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