SCOTTISH airline Loganair has launched its biggest-ever winter programme, as it continues to grow its connectivity across the UK.
The schedule sees a 50% increase in the number of seats on sale in comparison to winter 2019, with 13 new routes announced for this year after Covid-19 meant they could not be operated last year.
The new routes, from October 29 through to the end of March next year, will see services that were previously summer-only introduced in winter for the first time.
The airline is seeking to increase capacity as part of its recovery plan following the pandemic.
Customers will be able to access Newquay as a winter destination from Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle, while Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle and Norwich will see flights taking off to Exeter over winter months for the first time.
Other new routes include services to Inverness, Teesside, Liverpool and the Isle of Man, while the Highlands and islands will also see a boost to winter services, ensuring connectivity for the more remote communities.
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 and I am delighted that we are now able to fully realise our ambitions for both seasons.
“Our winter program, from October 29 through to the end of March 2022, represents a 50% increase in seats and provides the regional connectivity needed across the country, and in particular opens up the UK for our more remote island communities.”
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