Feb 2007
Eastern Airways is set to increase capacity on its services from Aberdeen to Stornoway and Wick this month with the introduction of a Jetstream 41 aircraft on both routes.
The additional capacity will allow more Caithness and Western Isles based travellers to take advantage of the Air Discount Scheme (ADS), enabling customers to receive a 40% saving on normal tariffs. To assist in the promotion of this initiative, the company will be adorning a number of its twenty-five Jetstream 41’s with the ADS logo, encouraging passengers to book online.
The larger 29-seater Jetstream 41 will replace the current Jetstream 32 on both routes from Monday 12 February, just a month after the Aberdeen – Stornoway service celebrated its first anniversary.
The Aberdeen – Wick service was launched in 2001 and since introduction of both, the routes have been well utilised by both business and leisure travellers, with many people taking advantage of the excellent selection of onward destinations provided by Eastern Airways from Aberdeen.
Graeme Ross, Scotland director for Eastern Airways, said: “Increasing capacity on both of these routes was a real priority for the company and it helps to cement them into the transport infrastructure of the regions.
“By increasing capacity and enhancing the services due to the popularity of these routes, we are demonstrating a firm commitment to the regions.”
Alasdair Morrison, MSP, added: “I am very pleased that Eastern Airways is increasing capacity on the Stornoway - Aberdeen route. This proves that the first year on this route has been a success. The introduction of cheaper flights for islanders using the Air Discount Scheme has helped consolidate the service, and encouraged Eastern Airways to use a larger aircraft. Eastern Airways enjoys a reputation for competence and reliability – they are a welcome addition to the air companies serving the Western Isles”.
Inglis Lyon, managing director of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, commented: “This is excellent news for both Caithness and the Western Isles with extra capacity offering more people the opportunity to travel. This demonstrates a firm commitment by Eastern Airways to the region and that the ADS is continuing to stimulate the market to respond to passenger demand.”
Eastern Airways operates three flights each weekday between Aberdeen and Wick and daily Monday to Friday between Aberdeen and Stornoway.
Passengers using the Air Discount Scheme for Eastern Airways flights can now book directly on the web by visiting www.easternairways.com
