Loganair has launched several new Heathrow routes.
The UK’s largest regional airline is now offering connections to London's biggest airport from Derry, Dundee, Orkney and Shetland; in addition to existing Isle of Man services.
Derry flights switched from London Stansted on 6 May, while flights to Dundee left from Heathrow -previously London City - for the first time in 40 years on Tuesday.
The changes have brought the first-ever link between City of Derry Airport and Heathrow, connected Sumburgh and Heathrow for the first time and restored an air link from Heathrow to Dundee last offered a generation ago.
Loganair’s chief executive Jonathan Hinkles commented: “These routes really take Loganair’s provision of regional connectivity to new heights and underline our credentials as the UK’s largest regional airline.
“Maintaining and improving regional connectivity is one of the main levers of a powerful economy and with these new routes we’re offering business connections into the heart of London from some of the most remote communities in the UK.
“Likewise, we’ve opened the door to enhanced tourism for places like Derry, Dundee, Shetland and Orkney, while also giving all our passengers access to the incredible onward connections on offer at Heathrow. It truly is a game changer for regional commercial aviation.”
Joanna Taso, aviation director for Heathrow, said: “Loganair’s new domestic routes to Dundee and the City of Derry will open up lifeline connectivity and global business opportunities via Heathrow, the UK’s gateway to the world.”
Liz Cameron, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, added: “Enabling the people and businesses of Shetland to use their local airport to fly worldwide for the first time will be transformative.
“We look forward to working with Loganair and Heathrow to help ensure the longevity of these routes and maximise the investment, trade and tourism opportunities that improved connectivity can bring.”
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