Goodlad 'deeply concerned' by Loganair plans to reduce flights to Kirkwall and Inverness

Loganair plans to reduce the frequency of Sumburgh–Kirkwall–Inverness flights from mid-July, and the Inverness–Stornoway route, with some services restricted to Saturdays and Sundays. Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad said she would meet with the Scottish transport secretary to seek solutions amid concerns for island connectivity, and she formed a cross-party MSP group to amplify island voices. Moraig Lyall noted that Loganair cited insufficient support from HIAL and an unsustainable operating framework as factors. HIAL said it offered a support package, but affordability constraints as a public body require ongoing discussions, with further meetings planned with affected MSPs.