Flyr Boeing 737 Max 8 (Image: OsloPlaneSpotting/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Norwegian low-cost carrier Flyr collapses

Oslo, Norway-based low-cost carrier has ceased trading after failing to secure backing for its new financial plan leaving the board with no viable alternatives. The airline was set up in 2020 by Erik G. Braathen who previously ran Braathens before its subsequent collapse in 2004. Flyr operated flights to two [read more]

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 (Image: UK Aviation Media)
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Qatar Airways boosts Edinburgh routes

Qatar Airways (QR/QTR) has confirmed it is increasing its Doha (DOH/OTHH) to Edinburgh (EDI/EGPH) service to ten flights per week from February 2023. The service is operated by a Boeing 787-8 aircraft and will add further connectivity from Scotland’s busiest airport to the rest of the world via Doha. Kate [read more]

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Edinburgh to Cardiff air link gets underway

Loganair (LM/LOG) has today launched its Edinburgh (EDI/EGPH) to Cardiff (CWL/EGFF) air link with the first flight between the two capitals taking off today. The 1hr 20min flight replaces vital service that was lost with the collapse of regional airline Flybe. Loganair will operate the route using a 49-seat Embraer [read more]

Loganair Embraer E145
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New Norwich to Exeter service gets underway

Monday (12th July) saw Loganair (LM/LOG) commence its new service connecting Norwich Airport (NWI/EGSH) with the South West of England’s Exeter Airport (EXT/EGTE). The new service will operate up to four times per week during the summer on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays offering opportunities for both business and leisure [read more]

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Loganair boosts Wales-Scotland connectivity

Leading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has announced a new Cardiff to Edinburgh flight boosting connectivity between Wales and Scotland. The service will operate five times per week from 2nd August 2021 and will be operated by an Embraer E145 jet. Kay Ryan, Loganair’s chief commercial officer, said: “I know many [read more]

Loganair shows off new corporate livery on a Saab 340
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Loganairs Scottish Intercity service

Loganair (LM/LOG) now has a service between Scotlands two biggest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The 30min flight (including taxi time) will set you back around £94 but could see people avoiding having to drive on the M8 and then not having to worry about parking in either city. Travel from [read more]