North East boost for offshore sector with new flight route
A new service between Newcastle and Aberdeen launched last weekend as Loganair expands its route map from the city’s airport.
The airline will offer up to three non-stop weekday services to the North East of Scotland, as well as non-stop Sunday services.
It is expected that the flights will benefit offshore workers in the region, with Aberdeen being a major hub for the oil and gas sector.
Kay Ryan, commercial director at Loganair said: “We’re pleased to be able to offer improved customer choice from Newcastle to Aberdeen, adding to our current services to Stavanger and Brussels.
“We know connectivity to Aberdeen is an important life-blood for the offshore industry and we look forward to providing a frequent, dependable and rewarding product to our customers.”
Richard Knight, chief operating officer at Newcastle Airport, added: “Loganair has shown its commitment to the airport and the North East travelling public by preventing the loss of services to Brussels and Stavanger earlier this year.
“The airline is now adding even more choice with its new route to Aberdeen, supporting the buoyant offshore sectors as well as connecting on to the likes of Sumburgh and Kirkwall in the Highlands and Islands.”
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