Whether it’s services from the UK’s northern most airport or the world’s shortest flight – regional airline, Loganair has spent the last 57 years connecting people living in Scottish communities to their neighbours.

Currently flying to more UK destinations than any other carrier, the airline is overhauling the experience of travelling to the capital from north of the border - by adding a trio of routes between Scotland and London Southend Airport.

It’s an ideal partnership, bringing together the European Regions Airline Association’s Airline of the Year and Which Magazine’s Best Airport in London, working in tandem to provide year-round services from Glasgow, Aberdeen and Stornoway with an entirely new offering for customers.

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Specially designing a schedule which is ideal for business travellers, the real selling point for these routes are the extensive range of add-ons which Loganair includes as part of its fares, making the trip down south even more rewarding.

Glasgow and Aberdeen will benefit from three services every week day, including a red-eye as well as a Sunday afternoon flight – putting London at the top of the list of handy locations for a short weekend break. Passengers will be whisked south in a 49 seat Embraer 145 Jet, with a timetable tailored to allow for same-day return trips and flexible stays. Meanwhile, residents in the Western Isles can now reach London via a one-stop-same-plane service through Glasgow in only three hours.

The Herald: Loganair Managing Director Jonathan Hinkles (left) with Glyn Jones, CEO of Stobart Aviation, the owner of London Southend Airport.Loganair Managing Director Jonathan Hinkles (left) with Glyn Jones, CEO of Stobart Aviation, the owner of London Southend Airport.

From there it’s only 100 steps to the airport’s dedicated train station, with the choice of up to five services per hour during peak time to transport customers to London Liverpool Street Station in just 53 minutes. Customers will easily pass through security on the way home, with comparatively less congestion at peak-times in an airport which is much easier to navigate than some of its larger counterparts.

Unlike other airlines providing services across the border from the city, what makes these new routes particularly attractive is Loganair’s inclusive fares. As standard, all include 20kg hold-luggage and complimentary refreshments – the only airline flying from Scotland today to offer these perks within their base fare.

Frequent flyers should also pay attention as those opting for the fully-flexible fare will earn one return Clan Reward journey for every five return journeys flown. If travelling with a standard fare, Clan Points are awarded per flight rather than by spend, meaning even those taking advantage of the lowest fares are rewarded too.

For corporate customers, the airline has a competitively priced fully flexible fare which enables last minute schedule changes as well as lounge access and fast track security at all airports, to make the journey even more hassle-free.

Of course, London has much more to offer than just its booming economy, home to a varied range of world-class attractions which could keep anyone entertained regardless of how long they’re in city. The ideal destination for a holiday, Loganair will be helping families by reducing fares by 33% for children up to 11 – again, the most generous airline discount between Scotland and London.

With Glasgow fares starting at £39.99 and lead-in prices from Aberdeen on the market from £49.99, the partnership between an award-winning airline and awarding winning airport has already brought Scotland much closer to the south of England.

Flights from Glasgow and Stornoway will start on May 28, with Aberdeen services commencing on May 12 but all three routes are available to book now at www.loganair.co.uk or by calling 0344 800 2855.