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Domestic air routes that connect different UK regions will now be considered for support.

UK regional carrier Loganair is moving two existing London services to Heathrow after securing slots.

The subsidized routes are part of the UK government’s effort to restore regional, domestic connectivity.

Two new seasonal routes are being launched in June as the airport gears up to welcome back key domestic services.

With COVID-19 travel restrictions easing in parts of the world, airlines are gradually rebuilding their networks. Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at new services from Loganair, Eastern Airlines and Air Astana.

The Highlands and Islands make up half of Scotland’s land mass of 15,000 square miles and are home to a tenth of the country’s population. Regular, hassle-free access to the world from airports like Inverness is vitally important to the increasingly young and entrepreneurial population who live and work there. Half of inhabitants are under 44 and the region is home to 21,000 businesses, according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Increased demand for business and tourism flights saw passenger numbers grow by more than 5,100 at Scottish airport operator HIAL’s regional airports in February and that trend looks set to continue.

Scotland’s airline Loganair has stepped in to maintain an important domestic air service to the UK capital, London. The regional carrier will

Irish regional carrier, CityJet, has confirmed it will close six of its routes from its largest operating base, London City Airport. The airline will

Passenger numbers at Scotland’s regional airports grew last month, heralding a positive end to the winter season. Latest figures from airport operator