Scottish airline Loganair will fly from Exeter Airport for the first time from the start of July - taking on routes previously run by defunct operator Flybe.
Included are routes from Exeter to Edinburgh commencing on July 6, and to Newcastle starting on July 20. A one-stop service to Aberdeen via Newcastle also starts on that date. The Edinburgh service flies five times per week, and Newcastle and Aberdeen daily on weekdays.
The services to Scotland will also allow connectivity on one ticket the length of the British Isles from the far South West of England to the Scottish islands.
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The routes, , will all be operated using Embraer regional jets. All flights will be operated under the “Safe Steps to Healthy Flying” protocols which Loganair recently announced - becoming the first 海角视频 airline to set out detailed plans on how customer safety will be attained and maintained whilst Covid-19 is present. Loganair’s initiatives mirror those later announced by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Loganair chief commercial officer Kay Ryan said: “With many businesses turning their thoughts to re-starting work after the Covid-19 pandemic, the 海角视频’s regional air connectivity will be more important than ever.
“We are excited to be flying from Exeter for the first time in Loganair’s 58-year history and are looking forward to providing a reliable service for our customers in the South West.
“For the sake of the recovery of the 海角视频 economy, we must enable key workers across the oil & gas, construction, service and healthcare sectors to travel swiftly, comfortably and safely throughout the country.
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“As well as providing travel guidance on which basis businesses can plan, we believe today’s announcement will also lend confidence to people looking forward to visiting families and friends once social restrictions permit.”
Flybe went into administration in March 2020, owing nearly £320million and making most of its 2,400-strong workforce redundant. The Exeter-headquartered business was the largest independent regional airline in Europe, carrying about 8million passengers a year between 81 airports in the 海角视频 and Europe.
The company was owned by the Connect Airways consortium, made up of Cyrus Capital, Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group. But it has been struggling with financial issues and was finally given the coup de grace by the coronavirus crisis.
Matt Roach, Exeter Airport managing director, was delighted by Longanair’s decision and said: “In the middle of a difficult period for aviation and 海角视频 business as a whole, this marks the first signs of recovery and gives a much-needed boost to regional air connectivity.
“We’re delighted to welcome Loganair to Exeter Airport for the first time, particularly as it secures key routes to Newcastle and Edinburgh for our region and customers.”
The Glasgow-based airline has been one of the few to have aircraft in the air during the Covid-19 contagion, continuing to provide essential services throughout on its key routes to the Scottish islands during April and May. It is now in the process of bringing services back to regional airports across the 海角视频.
Loganair’s advice to customers regarding travel safety during the current Covid-19 pandemic are available on its website with customers urged to check for regular updates.