A NEW low-budget airline has been launched at Stansted Airport.

Iceland Express started operating a daily evening service to Reykjavik in Iceland last Thursday.

Sales and marketing director Ludvik Georgsson said: "Since the launch sales have rocketed, a clear indication of the demand for our service.

"We look forward to enabling more and more people to experience Iceland at a cost effective price."

Flights take just under three hours, with tickets from £108 return.