Loganair, currently the UK’s largest regional airline, is expanding its service between Manchester and Aberdeen in response to growing demand.
The airline is adding a fourth daily service to Aberdeen (up one flight on its current three return services per day). The enhanced service is expected to be welcomed by those working in the energy sector; many of whom travel to Aberdeen to meet numerous helicopter flights that connect the North-east of Scotland to offshore platforms across the North Sea.
For those in Aberdeen, the additional flight times will facilitate better connectivity via Manchester to destinations around the world with Loganair’s interline and codeshare partners; including United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar and Turkish Airlines.
Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport said: “We welcome Loganair’s decision to increase capacity on its route from Manchester to Aberdeen.
“This service forms an important part of our domestic network, also giving people in the north of Scotland even greater access to the more than 110 destinations across four continents served daily from Manchester Airport.”
News of the regional carriers increased service between the two hubs follows an announcement at the end of last week that the Scottish airline is up for sale. The airline has been owned by brothers Stephen and Peter Bond for 25 years and operates a fleet of 44 aircraft serving around 35 destinations across Europe and the British Isles.
In reference to the sale Jonathan Hinkles, the airline’s Chief Executive said: “The airline is trading profitably and has repaid its COVID-19 bank debt ahead of schedule… Passenger numbers are growing and 50% ahead of pre-pandemic levels and our fleet renewal programme is also well advanced, continuing apace over the coming months.”
He added that “the Bonds are committed to finding the right future owner for Loganair… In the meantime, they remain wholehearted supporters of Loganair until any process is successfully completed.”
