Southend United are inviting fans to fly with the team to the game against Torquay on December 28.

The club have chartered a 66-seater aircraft which will leave Southend Airport at 11am for the 50-minute flight to Exeter. A coach will then take supporters on the 40-minute journey to Torquay for a pre-match lunch plus seats in the main stand. It is planned to arrive home by 8pm.

About half of the 44 seats available have already been snapped up and anybody interested in making the trip at a fully inclusive cost of £135 are advised to contact the club's commercial department on 01702 304050.

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