City of Derry Airport

[TheLocalYokel]

A new public service obligation (PSO) route will commence between Derry and Stansted on 26 March this year. It will be 2 x daily each day except Saturday which will be daily. The operator will be bmi regional.

Ryanair is withdrawing from this route at the end of March.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-funds-city-of-derry-air-link

 

[Jerry]

Superbreak will be offering a one off Montenegro, Croatia and Adriatic Coast 4 night break departing on 1st October and returning 5th October.
http://www.superbreak.com/flight-ho...publishers&utm_campaign=AW85386&stop_mobi=yes

 

[jfy1999]

Loganair will take over the Glasgow route from October when Ryanair move to EDI.

This means LDY will have two services to Scotland.

 

[Ryan Kirkpatrick]

I am happy to see Flybmi adding a new route to Manchester from Derry. I hope there is more to come like to ether Birmingham or Bristol. (https://www.derrynow.com/news/flybmi-new-derry-manchester-flight-open-soon/266692)

I am also hoping that Loganair will add more flights to EDI & new routes to Aberdeen, Carlisle & London Southend. Hell even Waterford or Cork.

Glad to see that the Titan A321 charter to Iceland also did well, with the jet almost full. Maybe Derry can also focuse of charter flights like this if it is that good.

 

[jfy1999]

Another bit of good news for LDY as funding for the PSO service to Stansted will now continue into 2021.

 

[jfy1999]

LDY seems to be on a bit of a roll since Loganair arrived. Apparently they are planning a new route to EMA.

As a BHX follower I have to wonder whether a LDY route is something the RD team are looking at and whether an opportunity is being lost here.

Credit to EMA though if they pull it off.

 

[jfy1999]

Derry-London air route to switch from Stansted to Southend

Derry’s direct air link to London is to switch airports from Stansted to Southend, it’s been confirmed.

www.derryjournal.com

 

[jfy1999]

City of Derry Airport needs almost £6m to keep it open

Councillors hear almost £6m is required to ensure the airport can operate beyond 31 March 2021.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Scottie Dog]

Am I having a "senior moment" or does this article have anybody else confused? They talk about needing £6m to keep the airport operating beyond 2021, however the they then appear to be referring to the cost of the PSO, which currently is 100pc subsidised by government but will be reduced to 50pc. My understanding therefore is that the cost of subsidising the air service is what is actually being discussed and not the cost of keeping the airport open.

Any other view points appreciated.

 

[Jerry]

Sounds like they could be after money for both. Money for the airport itself and the PSO route.

 

[jfy1999]

Loganair suspends Derry to Manchester flights

The airline says it forecasts low demand for the service in early 2020.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Jerry]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1301582537492492288

 

[Silvercity]

Loganair re connects Derry to Liverpool, flights began on 25 May 2021.

City of Derry to Liverpool flights get underway​

27/05/2021 News Written by: Nick Harding
2 minute read
RELATED TOPICS:CITY OF DERRY AIRPORTLIVERPOOL AIRPORTNORTHERN IRELAND

Flights between City of Derry and Liverpool launched this week
Tuesday (25th May) saw the launch of flights between City of Derry Airport (LDY/EGAE) and Liverpool (LPL/EGGP) by the UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair (LM/LOG).
Loganair stepped in to operate the popular route after it was dropped by Irish budget airline Ryanair (FR/RYR).
Operating four times per week on a Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday it offers a service for business users and also for leisure travellers to explore the two cities.
Speaking at the launch, Loganair’s Chief Executive Jonathan Hinkles said: “It’s wonderful to celebrate their superb efforts today by re-doubling our commitment to City of Derry’s air links which we firmly believe augurs well for the future.”
The future security of the route operation has been welcomed by local business leaders. Paul Clancy, Chief Executive Londonderry Chamber of Commerce said: “Maintaining air links between our regional airport and the rest of the UK is crucial for our regional economy. Securing the route between City of Derry and Liverpool is welcome news for businesses and leisure travellers. We congratulate Loganair on their new venture and ongoing commitment to City of Derry Airport.”
Flights between Derry and Liverpool launched this week
Steve Frazer, Managing Director City of Derry Airport (CODA) added: “We are very pleased that Loganair has re-established this important route for CODA which we are confident will play a key role in supporting our regional economy.”
Fares on the route start at £44.99 one way with hand baggage and hold luggage allowance included. As a full-service airline, Loganair also includes refreshments served on board.

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( From UK Aviation news )

 

[Jerry]

new charter flights to Faro and Palms de Mallorca are planned for 2022, both 1 weekly (Wed). Airline TBC.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1427611598621974536

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1427611588748578826

 

[CM.]

Flights are rumoured to be operated by an Air Europa or Albastar B738.

 

[Brum X]

LDY-STN schedule in S23
Triple daily flights - Weekdays
Double daily flights - Weekends

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1618156474500517888

 

[finlay]

LDY-LPL ends 5th January 2024