Originally Posted by
jmdavies86
The way I read this would seem to suggest that it's the last chance for the PSO funding of the route and if there isn't an increase in patronage, then it likely won't continue beyond 2025.
Anyone know what the passenger loads have been like and/or how Eastern's performance as an operator has been as they've certainly had some reliability issues on other routes?
Indeed, the news article on the Highland Council page (I have added the link above) states:
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It’s now vitally important that we maintain and increase local support for the PSO route in order that we continue to ensure its future going forward.”
It doesn't really help that Eastern have no codeshare arrangements with other airlines at Aberdeen, so it's basically a point to point service.