A SCOTTISH airline is set to withdraw services from one of its key routes within months.
Loganair has announced that it will cancel flights between Dundee and London Heathrow airports by the end of September.
The regional airline said that it is reviewing alternative options for similar routes and remains committed to operations out of Dundee Airport.
A Loganair spokesperson told The Courier: “Loganair continues to review our network and the long-term viability of all routes.
“We can confirm we have given notice to Dundee City Council and all other interested parties in relation to the Dundee–London Heathrow PSO (DND–LHR, Public Service Obligation) service, and it is our intention to withdraw from this route later this year following a review of the operation.
“We remain committed to our Dundee base and its ongoing operation, which includes reviewing alternative London airport options.
“Our teams within the Dundee base have been kept proactively informed throughout this process, and we remain fully committed to both our colleagues and the communities we serve.
“We will share appropriate information in due course.”
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STV reports that the airline has confirmed its decision with the local council, a requirement due to the service receiving council funding through its status as a public service obligation route (PSO).
Currently, the airline operates two flights a day on weekdays, and one on a Sunday.
It’s understood the the airline's flights from Dundee to Orkney will be unaffected.
A Dundee City Council spokesperson said: “We have received notification from Loganair. The council is in discussions with the airline, as well as other partners supplying funding to the Public Service Obligation for the route between Dundee and London. The service will operate as normal until September 18.”
The termination of the route has reportedly caused uncertainty with the airport's workforce, with union bosses raising concerns over the long-term impacts of the cut.
Dougie Orchardson, regional organiser with Unite said: “It’s going to affect businesses in Dundee as well. People fly down to London and come up from London and so it will affect tourism as well because people like flying into Dundee, it’s a lot easier.
“I would hope Loganair get round the table with the Scottish Government, Dundee City Council and Westminster government to continue this service. It’s a vital service for Dundee and businesses in Dundee.”
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