New flights to link Inverness with East Midlands
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Loganair says the new service will start on September 2, with six flights per week serviced by a 49-seat Embraer 145 jet aircraft.
With a flight time of one hour and 35 minutes services are scheduled to depart at noon, with the return trip north airborne at 2pm.
It will provide Highlanders with easy links to English cities including Derby, Nottingham and Leicester.
The new passenger service come in addition to freight services Loganair already runs between the two airports.
Jonathan Hinkles, managing director of Loganair said: “I am extremely pleased to announce the expansion of our route map while also beginning passenger services from East Midlands Airport.
“This convenient air link will open up Scotland’s Highlands and Islands to passengers from the East Midlands, while linking one of England’s centres of manufacturing to Inverness in only 90 minutes.”
Inverness Airport general manager Graeme Bell said: “This is excellent news for Inverness and the Highlands as Loganair’s service will enable passengers to quickly access England’s industrial heartland, developing business opportunities or exploring the considerable leisure options in Midlands and the nearby Peak District.
"It also makes our region more accessible to English visitors keen to discover all that the north of Scotland has to offer.”
Karen Smart, East Midlands Airport’s managing director, said: “We’re delighted to welcome a new airline to EMA.
"This is fantastic news for passengers who will have new routes to choose from. This is also important for the region as it enhances the connectivity between the East Midlands, mainland Europe and Scotland.
“Whether it's business or leisure, Brussels is a key destination and is ideally situated for ongoing global travel throughout Europe and globally by air from Brussels airport.
"A direct service to the north east of Scotland brings the stunning Highlands within easy reach of passengers from the East Midlands.
"We look forward to nurturing our relationship with Loganair to enable them to grow their operation with us.”
Lead-in fares between East Midlands and Inverness Airports are currently available from £49.99.
Tickets are on sale now at www.loganair.co.uk or by calling 0344 800 2855.
