Dundee Airport Back On The Map
After flights from Dundee airport to Belfast and Birmingham were suspended last year, due to the ending of an agreement between Flywoosh and their Polish airline partner, it seemed that life at the airport would never quite be the same again. However, thankfully Loganair have come to the rescue after striking a deal with Flybe to supply the airplanes for the service. So what does this mean to the area?
Scotland has always been something of a difficult region when it comes to attracting quality airlines and popular routes. While Loganair originally started at Dundee airport way back in 1963 they had dropped out of the region somewhat over the last few years. Thankfully they have decided to revamp and reintroduce what were actually very popular routes before their suspension last year.
While the so called “bread and butter” air traffic will come from the business and student communities of the region, they are also hoping to bring in an increasing number of tourists to the area, something which has been vital to the local economy through the years. The airport is also looking to take some of the market share from the likes of Edinburgh airport which continues to heave under the strain of expansion and increased popularity. Not only does Dundee airport offer a possible alternative to Edinburgh airport, but it should also bring in much needed travel numbers from areas such as Perth and Fife.
It is looking as though this partnership is set to breathe new life not only into Dundee airport but also the surrounding areas. The beauty of Scotland is renowned throughout the world, but if travellers are not able to get to the heart of these areas then local economies do miss out on potentially massive influxes of tourist spending.