The new service has been re-instated after the collapse of Flybe last year enhancing connectivity between Scotland and Wales

The UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair has today (August 2) announced the launch of its new direct service between Edinburgh and Cardiff.

Flights between the two cities are set to operate up to five times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

To commemorate the route, the carrier’s head of revenue and sales, Donna McHugh is set to fly to the Welsh capital to meet with Spencer Birns, the CEO of Cardiff Airport.

“It is our priority to re-instate routes lost due to COVID-19 pandemic, and we are delighted that Scotland’s airline has stepped in to provide an essential service to both our business and leisure customers,” said Birns. “We’d like to extend a warm Welsh welcome to Loganair and thank the airline for their support.”

Kate Sherry, aviation director at Edinburgh Airport, added: “We're excited to be reconnecting the capitals of Scotland and Wales, a route which will allow family members to reunite as well as enable people to enjoy a well-earned break in Edinburgh and Cardiff. It's been an extremely tough period and we know people are looking forward to enjoying some time away from home, and this is further good news as the airport looks to provide those opportunities for our passengers.”

The route was previously run by Flybe prior to its collapse in March of last year, therefore restoring the new service is helping to re-establish connectivity between the two regions.