Major UK airline to cut flights to 3 destinations from next month

Loganair, the UK regional carrier, will cut flights from July 19, reducing services across its network that includes Paris, Jersey, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London. Inverness-to-Stornoway, Inverness-to-Orkney (Kirkwall), and Inverness-to-Shetland (Sumburgh) routes will be scaled back, with remaining services on those legs operating only on Saturdays and Sundays from July onward. Chief executive Luke Farajallah said the decision follows a sustained rise in fuel prices, higher repair costs, airport fees, and route charges, making it impossible to sustain current levels without impacting the wider business and communities served.

Loganair said full services could resume in October if additional funding is secured, and noted a support package from HIAL but stressed affordability. The move comes amid broader industry pressures, with other carriers such as British Airways, Ryanair, Skybus, and Aer Lingus also adjusting schedules or increasing fares in 2026. The company emphasized its commitment to lifeline routes, arguing that the cuts balance public service obligations with the airline's long-term sustainability and the integrity of its network.