{"id":736950,"date":"2026-08-13T18:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T18:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/736950\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T18:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T18:36:18","slug":"staff-completely-shocked-as-loganair-axes-all-flights-at-dundee-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/736950\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff ‘completely shocked’ as Loganair axes all flights at Dundee Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staff at Dundee Airport were left \u201ccompletely shocked\u201d after Loganair axed all its operations, including its London route.<\/p>\n

Unite the Union said around 16 jobs are now at risk after the airline announced it would cut its service to Heathrow from October 23.<\/p>\n

The airport, which is owned by Dundee City Council but operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), only runs two other Loganair routes to Kirkwall and Sumburgh.<\/p>\n

The public service obligation (PSO) route is supported by the local authority and the Scottish and UK governments.<\/p>\n

Loganair said it had become \u201cfinancially unsustainable\u201d to continue operating and is supporting Dundee-based staff in exploring alternative roles across its network.<\/p>\n

However, Dundee City Council confirmed it is exploring the economic case for establishing a new Dundee to London PSO route. HIAL said due to the changes a review of the airport\u2019s opening hours is required.<\/p>\n

Dougie Orchardson, Unite industrial officer, said: \u201cThe decision by Loganair to stop its services from Dundee airport came as a complete shock.<\/p>\n

\u201cAround 16 posts contingent on Loganair operating from Dundee are now at risk, with potential redundancies if no other alternative employment at another airport can be found.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s unacceptable for the workforce and Dundee as a whole, particularly as Loganair has received millions of public funds to support public\u00a0service obligation (PSO) routes.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Loganair spokesperson added: \u201cFollowing a review of the route\u2019s long-term viability, Loganair can confirm that its Dundee\u2013London Heathrow service will cease after Friday, October 23, and the operating base will close.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarlier this year, we served notice to the stakeholder group behind the Public Service Obligation route after the contract became financially unsustainable.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cCustomers 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese decisions reflect the same disciplined, decisive approach that has driven previous improvements in Loganair\u2019s punctuality and resilience, protecting the long-term future of the airline, our people, and the lifeline connectivity we provide to communities across our network.\u201d<\/p>\n

A HIAL spokesperson said: \u201cThe primary role of Dundee Airport is to provide safe and regulatory-compliant airport operations to support the scheduled PSO route.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result of the recent changes previously announced to the PSO service, a review of opening hours at the airport is required. Consultation with our colleagues and trade unions on any changes to opening hours is in progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for Dundee City Council said they are \u201cexploring the economic case\u201d for establishing a new Dundee to London Public Service Obligation air route.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the meantime, discussions are continuing with partners who have been supplying funding to the existing\u00a0PSO, and with colleagues at HIAL.\u201d<\/p>\n

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