Loganair sparkles as it celebrates 60th anniversary

Loganair marked its 60th anniversary recently in true birthday style with balloons and cake, commemorative chocolates for customers and a special offer for its growing band of loyal Clan Loganair frequent flyers.

It is a major milestone for the longest-serving name in the UK airline industry. The Glasgow-based airline, which was formed on February 1, 1962, now flies more than 70 routes throughout the UK, Isle of Man, Ireland, Norway and Denmark, and serves more UK airports – 34 – than every other airline put together.

To celebrate the special birthday, Loganair also launched a competition to give away a diamond ticket – 60 free flights across its network – to one lucky winner. The airline is asking people to enter the competition by nominating a deserving individual or group.

The day heralded a significant expansion of Loganair’s partnership with British Airways. Eighteen more Loganair routes are being added to its codeshare agreement with BA.

Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair’s chief executive, said: ‘We are thrilled to be celebrating our 60th anniversary, an unrivalled milestone in the UK regional airline industry. In the time that Loganair has been serving customers in Scotland and beyond, more than 50 other airlines have come and gone – yet a constant has been the commitment of Loganair to keeping communities connected.

‘This milestone could never have been reached without the efforts and dedication of

Loganair pilot, Captain Aaron Dickson; chief commercial officer Kay Ryan and Captain Geoff Rosenbloom, a former pilot with the airline, celebrate the anniversary with some cake.

Scott Grier, Loganair’s president and the driving force of the airline between 1976 and 2012; Loganair’s dedicated team of staff throughout the last six decades; and the unwavering commitment of owners Stephen and Peter Bond, who have been involved for over 20 years.

‘The next 60 years will undoubtedly see a different set of challenges, yet I’m already hugely encouraged by progress to develop new carbon-neutral electrical and hydrogen power sources for domestic flights. It’s clear that short-haul domestic flights will be the first to benefit from these new technologies, and I fully expect that we’ll see the first of these powering Loganair customers to the destination within the first six of our next 60 years.’