Double Domestic Delight for Loganair

The Scottish regional carrier has announced new routes into Heathrow.

Scottish regional airline Loganair has announced it has acquired a number of slots at London Heathrow and will intends to commence two new routes from May 6 2023.

The carrier said it intends to move the Public Service Obligation air services linking both Dundee and City of Derry airports into Heathrow’s Terminal 2, consolidating the two from London City and Stansted respectively.

**Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair Chief Executive, described the move to Heathrow as “a gamechanger.”** Loganair

The move to London Heathrow means Loganair’s customers will be able to book single-ticket services from City of Derry and Dundee to destinations around the globe, thanks to its interline arrangements with several Heathrow-based partners, whilst same-plane services from Kirkwall and Sumburgh to London via Dundee will also move to Heathrow.

Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair Chief Executive, said: “The move to Heathrow truly is a gamechanger for UK regional air services. Alongside excellent ground transport links into central London, the new range of global flight connections will bring new inward investment opportunities and tourism into the UK’s regions, together with enabling travellers to use their local airport to fly worldwide for the first time.”

**Flights from City of Derry will be flown by Embraer ERJ-145s** Martin Needham

Steve Frazer, Managing Director at City of Derry Airport, said: “This proposed switch to London Heathrow from City of Derry Airport is an exciting time for the airport. Not only will this provide direct connectivity to London’s premier airport, it also creates a ‘Gateway to the World’ via one of the world’s best international hubs.

“This will be a significant step for economic and strategic growth across the Northwest, all from your convenient local airport.”

**ATR42s will operate the services between Dundee and Heathrow** Loganair

Heathrow Chief Commercial Officer, Ross Baker, added: “Welcoming further Loganair services to Heathrow is exciting, with UK passengers and businesses set to benefit from hundreds of onward connections around the world. Our domestic charging discounts will continue to support further growth in our domestic network – which is vital to strengthen our role as the UK’s hub airport, helping to level-up investment across the country, while connecting more people and businesses to global growth.”

Flights from City of Derry will continue to be operated by Embraer ERJ-145s, with Dundee services remaining as ATR42s.