Island Air Services Secured

[Kintyre Forum News]

Air services between Glasgow and three remote communities in Scotland have been secured until March 2009.

The Scottish Executive has announced that Loganair will operate flights to Campbeltown, Barra and Tiree. Its present contracts expire on December 31.

Tavish Scott, the transport minister, said: “I am delighted that we have managed to secure these vital services for the communities of Campbeltown, Barra and Tiree.

"To these communities, these air services are a lifeline. They provide a direct link to employment, education and social activities – links that most of us in Scotland take for granted.

"Access to affordable, regular transport services is essential if we are to ensure that our rural communities continue to prosper and grow.”

Loganair are required to operate from Glasgow a minimum of two return trips per day (except Saturday and Sunday) to Campbeltown, one return trip per day (except Sunday) to Tiree and one return trip per day (except Sunday) to Barra.