Air link to London secured

AN air link between Dundee and London Stansted has been secured for another two years with the announcement of more funding.

The public service obligation (PSO) agreed between the UK Government, Transport Scotland and Dundee City Council guarantees almost £3.7 million to keep the route open over the 2017/18 and 2018/19 financial years.

The UK Government will contribute 50% of t he funds, with the Scottish Government putting i n £1.4m and Dundee City Council a further £400,000.

Loganair will continue to operate the route from March 26, with two return flights each weekday and one on Sundays.

Aviation minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon said: “I am delighted Loganair will continue to operate this direct air service between Dundee and London Stansted for another two years. It will further boost trade and tourism will continue to flourish in Scotland.”

The Dundee-London link launched as the first government PSO in 2014.

UK Government minister for Scotland Lord Andrew Dunlop said: “It’s great news for Dundee that the UK Government is investing £1.8m over two years in the route, building on our investment of £2.85m over the past two years.”

City council leader Ken Guild said: “As the city continues its regeneration programme, a direct air link to London fulfils an important role for business and leisure travellers.”