Govt pledges further £2.2m to secure Derry-London air route
Will PayneAn air route between Northern Ireland’s Derry airport and London’s Stansted has been secured until March 2024.
Aviation minister Baroness Vere confirmed the Department for Transport (DfT) will continue subsidising the route alongside the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland, with both departments providing £1.1 million during 2023/24 to maintain the connection.
The route will continue to operate for at least another year until 31 March 2024 and enable up to 19 return flights every week.
Baroness Vere said: "Thousands of people and businesses depend on this crucial travel link, which is why we remain committed to securing the route.
"Our funding will maintain this vital connection between Derry/Londonderry and London, with 19 services operating every week for at least another year, supporting jobs, and providing a boost to Northern Ireland’s economy."
Funding has been secured using a Public Service Obligation (PSO), which allows government to protect air connectivity into London, with Loganair once again being selected to operate the route.
The funding of £1.1 million from the NI Department for the Economy is a ring-fenced allocation from the Northern Ireland Office specifically for this City of Derry airport PSO and which cannot be used in any other DfE policy area.
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