Loganair has confirmed it will withdraw all operations from Dundee Airport, with the last flight from Dundee to London Heathrow scheduled for October 23. The regional airline said the public service obligation (PSO) route, supported by the local authority and the Scottish and UK governments, had become "financially unsustainable".
Route ends after years of service
The service, which has operated since 2014, currently runs twice a day during the week and once on Sundays. The airline had originally planned to end the service on September 28, but the date has been pushed back to October 23.
Loganair said it would support its Dundee-based employees to find alternative roles within the company where possible. The closure of the operating base will also affect air travel to Orkney and Shetland.
Airline statement on the decision
A Loganair spokesperson said: "Following a review of the route’s long-term viability, Loganair can confirm that its Dundee–London Heathrow service will cease after Friday 23 October, and the operating base will close.
"Earlier this year, we served notice to the stakeholder group behind the Public Service Obligation route after the contract became financially unsustainable. We have since explored alternative options but have not been able to identify a viable way forward that meets the objectives of the PSO while allowing the route to operate sustainably.
"Customers affected by the change will be contacted directly. We are also supporting Dundee-based colleagues and will explore alternative roles across the Loganair network wherever possible.
"These decisions reflect the same disciplined, decisive approach that has driven previous improvements in Loganair’s punctuality and resilience, protecting the long-term future of the airline, our people, and the lifeline connectivity we provide to communities across our network."
Impact on affected passengers
Passengers with bookings on the affected route will be contacted directly by the airline. The end of the service marks the cessation of all Loganair flights from Dundee Airport.
