Direct London flight route for Dundee travellers rolled out further for 2020

Direct flights between London and Dundee are to be rolled out into 2020.

Revealed today (October 29) by aviation minister Paul Maynard, the announcement means that people in Dundee and local areas will be able to directly fly to London and back. It also aims to support local jobs and business markets across the UK.

The route is being supported by the Public Service Obligation (PSO), which protects routes in tourism and connects the UK. It is backed by UK government funding.

Airline Loganair has been chosen by Dundee County Council to run the flights along the route, which will run from Dundee Airport to Stansted 11 times per week.

The airline has also committed to increasing the size of the planes on the route from a 33 seater aircraft to a 48 seater by May 2020.

Paul Maynard, UK aviation minister, said: “I am pleased to announce the extension of the London to Dundee route into 2020.

“The renewal of funding is a clear demonstration of this government’s commitment to strengthen the vital ties between Scotland and the rest of the UK and our ambition for a thriving economy across the whole of the UK.”

The Public Service Obligation (PSO) protects and continues the route which supports domestic tourism, connects the UK and aims to encourage economic growth.

Colin Clark, UK government minister for Scotland, concluded: “I am pleased to see flights between Dundee and London continuing. This provides vital connectivity between Scotland and England, and improves the choices available to consumers.”