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New aircraft brings boost for Yorkshire-Glasgow business travellers

Yorkshire business travellers have received a boost with news that Flybe franchise partner Loganair has introduced a new aircraft to the Leeds Bradford-Glasgow route.

The 31-seat Dornier 328 plane will be in operation on the route from October 28, cutting flight time between the destinations to less than one hour.

Services to Glasgow and connecting flights to the Highlands and Islands are now available to book up to and including September 9 2014, with seats after that date available in early December.

The airline has also announced increased services to Shetland as part of its summer 2014 schedule.

Additional Monday and Friday flights have been introduced as a result of strong growth in the oil and gas sector, via optimised connections with Glasgow.

For passengers wishing to travel further afield, Flybe’s Leeds Bradford-Glasgow service is also a prime connection to Dubai, with Emirates from Scotland’s biggest city.

Phil Preston, Loganair’s chief operating officer said: “We’re pleased to be launching our summer 2014 schedule, and especially happy to be operating the fast Dornier 328 on the Leeds Bradford route.

“Scotland will be in focus in 2014 with the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Homecoming 2014 and the Ryder Cup, and we hope our network of routes will encourage tourists from South of the border to extend their visit to include a trip to the Western Isles, Orkney or Shetland.

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport’s aviation development and marketing director said: “We are delighted to see the reduction in flying time to Glasgow alongside the widening of onward connections across Scotland including the Shetlands.

“This vital airlink supports key businesses across the Leeds City Region by providing easy access to Glasgow, a perfect Scottish gateway.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Mark Lane .