Re: Loganair BA Franchise
 

Last I heard was that the franchise would be in effect until at least 2008. This of course only applies to the SAAB and Twin Otter fleets. The Islander fleet came off the agreement 31 Jan 04

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Re: Loganair BA Franchise
 

Anyone heard about loganair operating from dundee ?

flybe loganair franchise agreement
 

it has just been officially anounced that flybe and loganair has signed an franchise agreement to come into effect starting the next winter.

To expand a little :-

Flybe signs historic franchise deal with Loganair

14 January 2008

Flybe is today announcing a landmark franchise Agreement signed with Loganair, the Scottish regional airline, that will see it take to the skies in Flybe colours on 26th October 2008 at the start of the IATA 2008 Winter Season. As a result of the Agreement - that becomes effective once Loganair’s current Agreement operating as a British Airways franchisee ends on 25th October - 3.2 million seats for flights with Flybe flight numbers will go on sale in June 2008.
The Agreement with Loganair – the first of its kind ever for a low cost carrier - is in line with Flybe’s innovative philosophy and strategy of continuing to build a market-leading position as Europe's largest regional airline following last year’s acquisition of BA Connect. It is also further evidence of the airline’s commitment to building a significant presence in the Scottish market and to expanding its route network there, extending Flybe’s low fare model throughout the UK - including the Highlands and Islands - which have not previously benefited from low cost airlines.

`Flybe Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jim French says: “This landmark agreement, the first time a low cost carrier has entered into such a franchise arrangement, is an exciting development in the evolution of the low cost model and one which Flybe sees as a valid strategic option for the future.”

In further comment, Loganair’s Chairman Scott Grier says: “This is an exciting time for everyone at Loganair and a significant step for the company. The move to become a franchise partner with Flybe provides certainty and removes speculation about the future of the company. We continue to be committed to operating throughout the Highlands and Islands and this will benefit our customers with a greater choice of connections to UK and European destinations.”

Mr French adds: “This is a win-win for both airlines. For Flybe, we will see our presence in the key Scottish market greatly enhanced and will benefit from increased passenger traffic into our existing network. For Loganair, the alliance is a major opportunity to bring the recognised brand of Europe’s largest regional airline and the benefits of the low cost model to over half a million passengers.”

Flybe news release.

Has anyone told Loganair?:\

Nothing on the Loganair website about it yet.

sr

Well Flybe are true to their word. They said they would dominate the Domestic market by 2010 and it looks like there well on their way. I think it will be bye bye Ryanair and bye bye easy and bye bye every other Airline from the domestic market.

must have looked too soon, it's now on the loganair website

Loganair Orkney Inter-island service
 

Loganair seem to be a bit coy about their Orkney Inter-island service. It isn't even mentioned on their home page and the timetables are hidden away at the bottom of the "reservations" web page.

That's because they are Loganair routes, not Flybe as in the rest of the network, so the website branding doesn't really apply.

It's the Loganair website "welcome to Loganair - Scotland's Airline".

Any expansion plans in the offing for loganair, either in their own right or in conjunction with flybe?

More Saab 340s on the cards or a different aircraft type? Could they take on any ex-flybe Dash 8-Q400s as they come off lease? Or even look to 175s?

Nah, they'd all pile off the end of the runway at Kirkwall!
Seriously though, without any great insider knowledge, now isn't the time. The Saabs will need to be replaced at some point but not in the near future.

This from the Herald in April

TUTH

Loganair looks to spread its wings - Herald Scotland | Business | Corporate & SME

Loganair Expansion Plans
 

Just read the previous posts mentioning plans of expansion and wanted to know if there are any plans to reinstate the CWL - ABZ service that was lost at the beginning of the year.

Think it was a great loss to both Aberdeen and Cardiff and surprised because I had heard the loads were good. Would be great to get up to Aberdeen with a direct service without having to fly to GLA or EDI and then getting a 2/3 hour train.

What do the Loganair PPRuNe readers think? :ok:

Why dont you connect to Aberdeen from Cardiff via Newcastle with Eastern. Rather than catch 2-3 hour train journey

Thanks for replying Wellington Bomber

Have done research in the past to fly Eastern but the cost and time taken during transfer at NCL does not make it ideal. Looking to fly up to ABZ at the end of Oct and the cost of Eastern would be £325. At this price would be more cost effective flying with Baby or Flybe. Loganair used to be a flat £150 return.

If Eastern could drop the prices it would be great, or if they could take on the CWL - ABZ route that would be alot better. I am a bit surprised Flybe haven't taken it on with one of there DH8D considering the success of both the GLA and EDi routes out of CWL.

Cardiff - Aberdeen
 

Did seem strange that the airline were reporting loads ahead of expectations not long after starting, the next thing is the route being dropped again. Perhaps the yield just wasn't there.

Given ABZ has had something like 27mths of consecutive drops in passenger numbers, it's maybe not so surprising.

Loganair / Flybe - Benbecula
 

Anyone know what the increase in activity at Benbecula is all about? FLights to Inverness and Aberdeen (both via SYY) yesterday and one to Glasgow all with LOG flight numbers not scheduled passanger services with BE flight codes. Assuming Inv via Syy was just normal mail freight but what were the rest?

Loganair Website covers off the increased serviced.

They have won the long-term operator of the inter-island service between Stornoway and Benbecula taking over from Highland Airways.

no flts to barra
 

both of the a/c used for the gla-barra route are unusable

BBC News - Barra plane damaged in Glasgow Airport de-icer crash