Loganair announces biggest ever winter schedule
Regional airline Loganair has launched its biggest ever winter programme as it continues to grow connectivity across the UK.
The new winter schedule sees a 50% increase in the number of seats on sale compared to winter 2019, with 13 new routes announced for 2021.
The new routes will see previously summer-only services introduced in winter for the first time, starting from 29 October 2021 through to the end of March 2022.
Customers will now be able to easily access Newquay as a winter destination from Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh, while Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Norwich will see flights taking off to Exeter for the first time during the winter months.
Other new routes include services to Isle of Man, Teesside, Liverpool and Inverness, while existing routes to destinations such as Southampton and Birmingham will see services increased in comparison to 2019.
It includes up to four services daily between Manchester and Aberdeen.
The Scottish Highlands and Islands will also be boosted , ensuring connectivity across the UK for the more remote communities during winter months
Kay Ryan, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: "There is no doubt that the last 15 months have been the toughest in record for the aviation industry. Loganair had planned an ambitious program for both the summer and winter 2020 with several new destinations appearing on our route map.
"Our winter program represents a 50% increase in seats and provides the regional connectivity needed across the country."
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