Any comments from PEEL, how does this effect their master plan?
Quotes below are from the airports press release.
The announcement was welcomed by Durham Tees Valley Chief Executive Steve Gill as a ‘real shot in the arm for the airport—and very good news for the region’s business community.’
Explained Mr Gill: “We are delighted that Loganair has shown such confidence in Durham Tees Valley, especially at such an important point in the airline’s development as it prepares to operate flights in its own right from next month after 24 years of operating under franchise agreements with other carriers.”
“We certainly hope that this initial announcement of the new services to Norwich and Aberdeen marks that start of a successful—and growing—partnership with Loganair, who have chosen Durham Tees Valley for the launch of their operations in the North East.”
Added Chris Harcombe, Head of Aviation Development at Peel Airports “Attracting a well-established airline such as Loganair is exactly in line with the strategy we set out in the business plan for Durham Tees Valley to concentrate on supporting and developing services focussed on the business community.”
“The links between our region and the Aberdeen area are, of course, well established and there is a great deal of business synergy with Norwich. Having direct air links to both is of real benefit for our local firms providing goods, services and expertise in these fields.”
Yes, just a tiny step, and yes it seems that DTVA might be just part of the bigger Loganair vs. Flybe flight,
but
- It's a new operator
- It's a new destination
- It's Peel delivering on the 'business orientated' element of the Masterplan
- There's the possibility of more routes
One other point - LOG to codeshare with BA? so maybe BA flight numbers on the DTVA departure board?
Just look at the fusss made at far bigger airports about a few Cityflyer weekend charters
