Loganair, a regional airline in the UK, is celebrating a significant milestone this month as it marks 300,000 passengers on services through Heathrow Airport.
Services to Dundee, Kirkwall, Sumburgh, and City of Derry Airport began two years ago, creating links between the country’s busiest international airport and remote communities. This month marks three years since the carrier launched services between the UK’s capital and the Isle of Man.
Loganair surprised its 300,000th customer, Leigh Flynn, 46, from Dundee, with complimentary return tickets to mark the occasion. Leigh, who regularly travels between Dundee and Heathrow for work, typically travels to Reading every quarter and has done so since Loganair launched its Heathrow services in May 2023.
Leigh said: “I live in Dundee, so having a local airport is a real benefit. The service between Dundee and Heathrow is always efficient, and the experience both at the airport and onboard is excellent – I love being able to avoid the long queues at bigger airports, and the complimentary tea and biscuits are a nice touch! I’ve been flying this route every few months for work since it began, and I’m hoping to use the vouchers to treat my mum to a trip to London.”
Luke Lovegrove, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: “This milestone is a real testament to the importance of regional connectivity and the role our routes to Heathrow play in supporting it. Since the routes launched, we’ve seen strong demand from customers who rely on these direct links for work, travel and family connections. It’s a pleasure to mark the 300,000th passenger with Leigh, and we’re proud to be delivering a service that brings genuine benefits to the communities we serve.”
Joanna Taso, aviation director at Heathrow, said: “We’re proud to mark three successful years of Loganair operations at Heathrow. Since May 2022, the Isle of Man has enjoyed direct connectivity through the UK’s hub airport, with Dundee, Shetland, Orkney and Derry~Londonderry joining the network in 2023.“
With onward connections through Heathrow to over 90 global destinations thanks to Loganair’s codeshare and interline partnerships with major airlines, including British Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways, the route offers not just a direct link to London but also a gateway to the world.
Passengers flying with Loganair benefit from a 21kg luggage allowance as standard, complimentary refreshments onboard, and a straightforward booking experience via www.loganair.co.uk or through local travel agents.
Earlier this year, Loganair was ranked second in Which?’s annual customer survey of short-haul airlines, achieving a 72% customer score. The airline received a five-star rating for customer service and four stars for booking, boarding, and cleanliness.