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Peter A Walker

UK Government gives £2.5 million to fund flights from London to Dundee

The UK Government has confirmed it will provide up to £2.5m to fund direct flights between London and Dundee until 2023.

The public service obligation agreement will see Loganair continue to run the flights from Dundee Airport to London City.

UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart said: "It’s great news that flights between London City and Dundee have been secured for another two years.

"As we work to improve transport connectivity across the whole country, this route will continue to allow quick and easy travel between Tayside and the UK capital, supporting economic growth and job creation."

Minister for Transport Graeme Dey said: "This service will benefit business travellers and offer visitors a direct route to experience the tourism offering in the city and surrounding area.

"The Scottish Government is committed to continuing to support the service both through our direct contribution to the cost of the flights and our ongoing subsidy of Dundee Airport."

Richard Hill, chief commercial officer at London City Airport, said: "Connecting all parts of the UK to London has always been core to our business and we are delighted that the service to Dundee has been extended for another two years.

"Working alongside Loganair and partners at both ends of the route, our ambition is for this service to develop and grow business and tourist travel between both cities."

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