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The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
The world's shortest flight is less than two miles and takes just 53 seconds… and it's in the UK
THE shortest scheduled passenger flight in the world takes place between two Scottish islands. From take off to landing, this entire journey takes just 90 seconds. Advertisement 6 Residents and visitors of two Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland can experience the world's shortest passenger flight Credit: Alamy 6 Loganair and Flybe operate the 90-seconf route between Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands Credit: Alamy Connecting Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, this unique route has proved the most efficient for residents and tourists alike. From take off to landing, the flight covers a total of 1.7 miles, and only spends 53 seconds in the air. The speedy flights run every day and are less frivolous than they might seem. For the residents of the two isles, there is no cheaper or easier alternative available. Advertisement Read More On Travel A ferry making the same journey between the two islands takes 25 minutes. Despite their close proximity no bridges exist to connect the two islands. And since the entire population of Papa Westray clocks in at just 90 people, it's unlikely any funding will go towards such a project. The flight journey is mainly used by teachers and students studying archeological sites. Advertisement Most read in News Travel However, health professionals are also known to frequent the service, attending to patients on both islands. The plane itself is a Britten-Norman BN2B-26 Islander is operated by Operated by Flybe or Loganair. The European city with cheap UK flights, famous lagoon spas and summers where the sun never sets This aircraft is small, with just eight seats, along with the pilot and co-pilot chairs. With a record time of just 47 seconds on days where the wind cooperates, the route has been measured as the shortest scheduled passenger flight by the Guinness World Records. Advertisement It was first flown in 1967 and welcomed the one millionth passenger in 2016. A pilot from one of the islands revealed in a YouTube video that despite flying the route around 5,000 times, he has only accumulated approximately 50 hours in the air. And while the flight time may seem laughable, the alternative is not an ideal option. 6 The 1.7 mile journey is 90 seconds in total, with just 53 of those airborne Advertisement According to "The boat rocked so violently from side to side I was sure we were going to capsize," he explained. "Spending 20 minutes on that boat on a 'calm day' was enough to make me never want to set foot on another boat again." To try the flight out for yourself, however, is a bit more difficult of a venture. Advertisement 6 The aircraft includes eight passenger seats and a pilot and co-pilot seat, with all baggage stored in a cargo hold due to lack of cabin space Credit: Alamy The get to Papa Westray from London, you will have to make your way to Aberdeen, and then on to Kirkwall, and finally from Kirkwall to Westray. But at least you don't need to arrive at the airport too far in advance, with the recommended time being just 10 minutes before departure. And don't expect to take on your hand luggage, as even small carry on bags are put into the cargo compartment due to the lack of space. Advertisement Flights between the two islands 6 The islands include lots of scenic areas includig the bay and village of Pierowall on Westray Credit: Alamy 6 There is a small airport located on the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, Scotland Credit: Alamy
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Airline retains patient transfer service contract
Loganair will continue provide the Isle of Man's patient transfer services for non-urgent hospital appointments in the UK for next three years, Manx Care has confirmed. The regional airline already has the current contract for the service, which sees the Manx government arrange air transport to Liverpool for those receiving treatment in the UK. The health care body's chief executive Teresa Cope said the air links offered "vital connectivity" for residents who need treatment that cannot be given on island. Loganair chief executive Luke Farajallah said those travelling for health reasons "expect the very best care from their airline and the team was "determined" to deliver it. The operator took over the service following the collapse of Flybe in 2020, with about 15,000 patient transfer journeys taken each year. The government has contracts with several hospitals, predominantly in the North West of England, which deliver specialist treatment not available on the island, such as transplants, burn care and specialised cancer treatment. The contract, which was awarded after a tender process, involves a minimum daily return service from Monday to Friday, providing flights mainly to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Ms Cope said the flights were important "lifeline flights" for the Manx community allowing "access vital UK services for specialist medical appointments that cannot be delivered locally on-island". Mr Farajallah said the airline was "deeply committed to the Isle of Man, its people, and their wellbeing". It aimed to ensure that "reliable and dependable flight options" were "always available to those who need it most", he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Airlines asked to bid for patient transfer service Patient transfer team moves to Noble's site Patient transfer services to be reviewed - Ashford Manx Care Loganair
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Airline retains Isle of Man's patient transfer service contract
Loganair will continue provide the Isle of Man's patient transfer services for non-urgent hospital appointments in the UK for next three years, Manx Care has regional airline already has the current contract for the service, which sees the Manx government arrange air transport to Liverpool for those receiving treatment in the health care body's chief executive Teresa Cope said the air links offered "vital connectivity" for residents who need treatment that cannot be given on chief executive Luke Farajallah said those travelling for health reasons "expect the very best care from their airline and the team was "determined" to deliver it. The operator took over the service following the collapse of Flybe in 2020, with about 15,000 patient transfer journeys taken each government has contracts with several hospitals, predominantly in the North West of England, which deliver specialist treatment not available on the island, such as transplants, burn care and specialised cancer contract, which was awarded after a tender process, involves a minimum daily return service from Monday to Friday, providing flights mainly to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. 'Deeply committed' Ms Cope said the flights were important "lifeline flights" for the Manx community allowing "access vital UK services for specialist medical appointments that cannot be delivered locally on-island".Mr Farajallah said the airline was "deeply committed to the Isle of Man, its people, and their wellbeing". It aimed to ensure that "reliable and dependable flight options" were "always available to those who need it most", he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
