July 2007 - Scheme Review
Update on The Air Discount Scheme
Since its introduction in May 2006, the Air Discount Scheme has proved popular with residents of eligible areas of the Highlands and Islands.Membership across the eligible areas is currently running at around 87% with over 130,000 discounted tickets purchased in the Scheme's first year.
The Scheme has an initial approval from the European Commission until 31 March 2008. The Scottish Executive will shortly select consultants to look in some detail at the impact the Scheme has had and how it has been operated and administered.
As part of this, some members will be asked for their views. This work will feed in to advice that Executive officials will provide to Ministers before the end of 2007 on whether we should pursue the Scheme's continuance beyond March 2008.
We would expect to be in a position to make an announcement in late December 2007/early January 2008 and Scheme members will be kept fully updated on developments.
Scottish Executive
July 2007
July 2007
Loganair Offers New Fares
Further details can be found at www.loganair.co.uk.
January 2007
Loganair Offers New One Way Fares
Loganair is launching new one way fares throughout their network. The new fares will be for sale from 17 January 2007 and will be available for travel after 25 March 2007.
Further details can be found at www.loganair.co.uk.
January 2007
Air Discount Scheme now available online for Eastern Airways
Following a successful first 8 months for the Air Discount Scheme, Eastern Airways has now upgraded its IT system to allow customers to benefit from the 40% saving online.
Passengers flying between Wick and Aberdeen and Stornoway will now be able to book flights and receive their reduced air fare through the Eastern Airways website.
Since it was launched in May 2006 the scheme has proved very popular with residents in the Highlands and Islands and Eastern Airways hopes to increase its appeal through this new development.
More details can be accessed at www.easternairways.com.
