Route Development

[Jerry]

I suspect we'll see loganair launch a Heathrow route with a BA codeshare on it.

 

[Starflyer]

LM have moved the LHR slots that they were holding for NQY across to other routes in recent days. I'd say any prospect of them launching LHR/NQY this summer is between remote and non-existent. Not sure which came first between them moving the slots at the notice about Newquay PSO procurement being discontinued, but the two have to be linked in some way, surely?

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Below is a link to an article by Simon Calder in the Independent regarding the expansion of services planned for NQY this summer. There will be ten airlines serving the airport with Edelweiss, Loganair, easyJet and Eastern Airways new to NQY. An airport spokesman said, “And from what we hear, there may be more to come.”

Newquay airport set for busy summer with a record 10 carriers

Cornwall’s airport has links from Switzerland and Germany

www.independent.co.uk

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[TheLocalYokel]

A report on the London PSO route situation.

Doubts raised over London-Cornwall air link

No carrier found to take on subsidised route

travelweekly.co.uk

 

[Ashley.S.]

A report on the London PSO route situation.

Doubts raised over London-Cornwall air link

No carrier found to take on subsidised route

travelweekly.co.uk

Yet they say don't worry about it, it'll be sorted for September!

 

[CM.]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1425159310120734724

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Thank you for that, Concorde_LBA. Probably no surprise given the current situation.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

The Newquay-London PSO flights seem on the verge of being reinstated.

Cornwall cut off from London by air with no flights operating

The Government-funded route from Cornwall Airport Newquay has been without an operator since last year

www.cornwalllive.com

 

[CM.]

With regards to the PSO flights I am seeing rumours that Eastern airways could be awarded the contract and the London airport that will be served is London Gatwick. Possibly using the ATR-72 or Embraers.

There’s no official confirmation of this at this time but one to keep an eye out for.

 

[Jerry]

It looks like SkyBus are going to operate the Newquay-Gatwick PSO. With what idk because they only have Twin Otters i believe.
NEW ROUTE

Isles of Scilly SkyBus - Newquay to London Gatwick. Flights start 23 November 2025

IOS901/5 NQY-LGW
0705-0825 (Mon, Tue & Sat)
1540-1700 (Sun)
1600-1720 (Wed-Fri)

IOS902/6 LGW-NQY
0905-1025 (Tue & Sat)
0910-1030 (Mon)
1740-1855 (Sun)
1800-1915 (Wed-Fri)

1/2

https://twitter.com/x/status/1986717758449393864

Flights to go 12 weekly from 16 February 2026

NQY-LGW
IOS901 0700-0820 (M & Th)
IOS901 0705-0825 (Tu, W & Sa)
IOS903 1145-1305 (F)
IOS905 1540-1700 (Su)
IOS905 1600-1720 (M-F)

LGW-NQY
IOS901 0905-1025 (M-Th & Sa)
IOS903 1345-1500 (F)
IOS905 1740-1855 (Su)
IOS905 1800-1915 (M-F)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1986717764627628047

 

[Foxlimayankee]

Maybe some aircraft swaps between IOS and Augrignys ATR's.

EDIT: Just seen they will be chartering an ATR72 from Blue Islands. Surprise Blue Islands can spare one!

 

[Silvercity]

Hope Skybus don't overstretch themselves .

 

[Jerry]

Maybe some aircraft swaps between IOS and Augrignys ATR's.

EDIT: Just seen they will be chartering an ATR72 from Blue Islands. Surprise Blue Islands can spare one!

Maybe quieter over the winter but then you'd have thought they'd look to takeover some of the football charter work.

 

[Jerry]

SkyBus to end its 🇬🇧Newquay - 🇬🇧London Gatwick route on 31 May 2026, following Cornwall Council's decision to drop funding for the route

More information on Jonathan Hinckles LinkedIn post:

At a meeting of Cornwall Council's cabinet this morning, the Council has voted in favour of discontinuing its support for the PSO air service between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London. At the same… | Jonathan Hinkles | 16 comments

At a meeting of Cornwall Council's cabinet this morning, the Council has voted in favour of discontinuing its support for the PSO air service between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London. At the same meeting, it has been confirmed that support for the air service has been withdrawn from the...

www.linkedin.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/2022298047451910339

Credit SeanM1997