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Extra summer 2017 flights to Tiree and Barra

Scotland’s Airline Loganair is increasing services from Glasgow to Tiree and Barra this summer

through a new agreement with Transport Scotland. Extra flights will be added on both routes

throughout the peak summer holiday period from June to August.

A total of 17 additional roundtrips will be added on the world-famous Glasgow to Barra air link

this summer.

The unique service – flown by Loganair operating Transport Scotland’s Twin Otter DHC6-400

aircraft – lands at Barra’s beach airport, where flight times are subject to the tides. It’s a hugely

popular journey for holidaymakers, aviation enthusiasts and locals alike, and the extra flights will

help to meet high demand during the holiday season.

An extra eight flights are also being added on the Glasgow to Tiree route, spread between the

Twin Otter aircraft and larger 34-seat Saab 340 aircraft. Three more flights normally scheduled

for the Twin Otter will be flown by the larger Saab 340s to provide extra seats around the time of

the Tiree 10K in April, the Tiree Music Festival in July and a gruelling ultra-marathon which

takes place on September 10.

The boost to capacity is a result of feedback from the representatives from each island, part of

Loganair and Transport Scotland’s engagement with communities.

Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair’s managing director said: “The summer months are always

particularly busy for the airline, and we’ve worked closely with Transport Scotland to provide

more seats than ever before to Barra and Tiree.”

The Glasgow – Barra, Glasgow – Campbeltown and Glasgow – Tiree air-links are extremely

important to the remote communities they serve, boosting their economies. All are operated

under a Public Service Obligation commitment by Loganair for Transport Scotland.

Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf MSP said: “These improvements come

following consultation with local communities, so I have no doubt they’ll be welcomed by

passengers who depend on the Public Service Obligation routes.

“Not only will there be additional flights for both Barra and Tiree over the busier summer period,

Loganair will also amend the timetables to smooth out the impact of the tidal variations at Barra

on the Tiree service. This will offer more continuity and certainty for passengers.”

“These air links play a crucial role for the communities they serve and we will continue to have

dialogue with island representatives and Loganair to make sure we’re offering the best possible service.”

Tiree meets with the Transport and Islands Minister

TCC

Tiree Community Council, Tiree Development Trust and their local MSP, Michael Russell met with the Minister for Transport and Islands, Humza Yousaf today, Tuesday 24th January in the Scottish Parliament.

The Minister opened the meeting by confirming that he will take up the Community Council’s offer to visit Tiree in early summer.

The Community Council firstly took the opportunity to acknowledge the positive improvements to sea and air transport links they have seen with Transport Scotland. The Minister was able to announce that there will be increased capacity of eight flights to be added to the Glasgow to Tiree route, spread between the Twin Otter aircraft and larger 34-seat Saab 340 aircraft. Three more flights normally scheduled for the Twin Otter will be flown by the larger Saab 340s to provide extra seats around the time of the Tiree 10K in April, the Tiree Music Festival in July and the ultra-marathon in September.

Following negotiations with BT the Minister advised that a further green cabinet is to be fitted in Tiree. The go ahead has also been given by planning for the erection of a 4G mast. Housing issues were also raised and Michael Russell MSP confirmed he will write to Argyll & Bute Council about planning permissions for new entrant croft housing.

Following the meeting Tiree Community Council Secretary, Ian Gillies said:

“This was an extremely useful and constructive meeting for the Tiree Community.

“We were extremely pleased to be given the chance to cover so many issues that are important to Tiree.”

Michael Russell, MSP for Argyll and Bute said:

“This meeting was very successful and gave the opportunity for the Minister to hear from the Tiree Community.

“I look forward to the Ministers visit to the Tiree and hope to join him to follow up the important points raised today.”

Argyll Transport Issues Survey

SKS Scotland have been commissioned to support this survey as the first step in seeking to identify a Way Forward for Transport in Argyll & Bute.

Transport, the issues, access and patchy provision are an issue across Argyll and this is your opportunity to compete a very short survey and let the group know what you think, and also how you use Transport.

Theyare seeking as many responses as possible from all communities and from all sectors so please do pass this on to anyone you feel would be interested.

Hard copies can be obtained from any Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface Office if that is easier for you.

Please click the link below, it should take just a few minutes to complete.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ArgyllandButeTransport.