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Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Airline launches exciting new flights from Glasgow to stunning coastal destination with some of UK's best beaches
Read on to find out everything you need to know about the new flights PLANE JOY Airline launches exciting new flights from Glasgow to stunning coastal destination with some of UK's best beaches Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOGANAIR has launched an exciting new route to its Scottish flight plan just in time for the summer holidays. Thousands of families will be planning a trip over the next few months as schools finish up for the summer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Loganair have launched the new flights in time for summer Credit: Alamy 5 And it will take holidaygoers to a stunning coastal destination Credit: Alamy 5 The flights will run twice a week from Glasgow Airport Credit: Alamy So the airline's news that the flights from Glasgow to a stunning coastal destination come at the perfect time. Holidaygoers will now be able to fly directly from Glasgow to Newquay, on the coast of Cornwall, which has some of the best beaches across the UK. This means that Scots will now have a direct route to Cornwall's sun-soaked coastline and vibrant seaside culture. Newquay is thought to be among the UK's most stunning regions with its gorgeous beaches, surfing hotspots and coastal trails. There are also world-famous attractions nearby, such as the Eden Project and St Ives. The new twice-weekly flights will operate on Thursdays and Sundays through the summer. We're pleased to be serving this exciting route – bringing two vibrant regions closer together just in time for the summer season Luke Lovegrove This will provide extra flexibility for those who wish to enjoy a long weekend or extended beach breaks. The new flights will take just one hour and 40 minutes when the plane is up in the air. The first flight will depart Glasgow Airport at 10.50am and will arrive at Newquay Airport at 12.30pm. The return leg will leave Newquay at around 1pm and will land in Glasgow at around 2.40pm. Pigeons caused chaos on a Delta Airlines flight Saturday night at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport This gives passengers ample time to enjoy their first and last days at either destination. The first journey for the new Loganair flights took off on Sunday, 25 May, kicking off the incredible seasonal service. Fares for the new flights start from £89.99 per journey and passengers can take with them a total of 21kg luggage allowance. This includes a 15kg hold and a 6kg cabin baggage. The new service underlines Loganair's commitment to supporting UK connectivity, giving travellers more choice and flexibility for leisure and family travel throughout the year. Luke Lovegrove, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said the team is excited to offer the new flights this summer. He said: 'We're pleased to be serving this exciting route for our summer schedule linking Glasgow and Newquay – bringing two vibrant regions closer together just in time for the summer season. 'We have been pleasantly surprised by the strength of demand on this route which bodes well for the future development of it, and we look forward to working closely with both Glasgow and Newquay airports to unlock its potential.' Jonathan Ford, Portfolio Manager at AGS Airports, said: 'We are delighted to see Loganair, Glasgow's home airline, expand its network with the reinstatement of the popular Glasgow to Newquay route. "This key leisure service offers a fantastic opportunity for travellers from Western Scotland to explore one of the UK's most stunning holiday destinations. Popualr Scottish flights from Loganair HERE is the full list of all of Loganair's most popular flights in and out of Scotland. Aberdeen - Belfast City Aberdeen - Birmingham Aberdeen - Dublin Aberdeen - Manchester Aberdeen - Shetland Belfast City - Inverness Birmingham - Aberdeen Cardiff - Edinburgh City of Derry - Glasgow Dundee - London Edinburgh - Exeter Edinburgh - Guernsey Edinburgh - Isle of Man Edinburgh - Newquay Edinburgh - Orkney Edinburgh - Shetland Edinburgh - Southampton Edinburgh - Stornoway Exeter - Edinburgh Glasgow - Barra Glasgow - Benbecula Glasgow - Campbeltown Glasgow - City of Derry Glasgow - Islay Glasgow - Newquay Glasgow - Orkney Glasgow - Shetland Glasgow - Stornoway Glasgow - Tiree Inverness - Manchester Manchester - Aberdeen Manchester - Inverness Norwich - Aberdeen Shetland - Aberdeen Southampton - Edinburgh Stornoway - Glasgow 'With the addition of Newquay, Glasgow will be connected to nine destinations in England this summer. "This development underscores our ongoing commitment to providing passengers with a diverse range of direct services across the UK, serving passengers looking for both business connections and leisure services.' The launch of the Glasgow-Newquay route follows increased demand for UK domestic holidays. Amy Smith, Managing Director (Interim) at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said: 'We're excited to welcome Loganair's Glasgow service to Cornwall Airport Newquay. "This important connection opens up fantastic opportunities for both leisure and business travel. "We're proud to work with Loganair to strengthen regional connectivity and support inbound tourism to Cornwall.' 5 Great Western Beach in Newquay, in Cornwall Credit: Alamy
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
We reveal setlist ahead of Lionel Ritchie OVO Hydro show
The All Night Long Hitmaker will be performing at the OVO Hydro in the West End on Wednesday, June 4. READ NEXT: See the filming locations used for Scotland's newest crime drama Department Q (Image: (Image: Lionel Flusin/PA Wire)) The show comes as part of the Say Hello To The Hits Tour, which is his first in the UK and Europe arena tour in nine years. The OVO Hydro revealed today that the doors for the Glasgow show will open at 6.30pm with the events starting at 8pm and ending at 11pm. Edinburgh singer Brooke Combe is supporting Lionel throughout the UK tour. Kicking off the long-awaited tour in Belfast last weekend, Lionel said: "Wow. It's so great to be back in the UK, the crowds are unbelievable here and bring so much energy. I'm still trying to take it all in. The love. The way everyone sang along. It reminded me why I love performing here so much. "I can't wait to visit all the other great cities on this tour. We're in for a great time." READ NEXT: Major budget airline reveals new flights from Glasgow Airport The setlist for Richie's tour is as follows: Overture Hello Running With The Night Easy - My Love Penny Lover Sela Stuck On You Sail On You Are Brick House Three Times A Lady Fancy Dancer Sweet Love Lady You Bring Me Up Truly Endless Love Destiny Dancing On The Ceiling Still Say You, Say Me We Are The World All Night Long For more information on the Glasgow show, visit
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Budget airline launches two new summer routes from Glasgow
The first flight to Reus took off on Monday morning, and will operate every Monday and Friday throughout the summer. Flights to Antalya are set to take off on Wednesday, and will operate every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the summer. Travellers to Reus in Spain can uncover the charm of this Catalonian gem, known for its modernist architecture, elegant boulevards, and vibrant cultural scene. READ MORE: Those wishing to explore further afield can head to Antalya in Türkiye, where sun-seekers can bask in the beauty of Türkiye's Mediterranean coast. All packages include flights and hotel, with 23kg luggage and transfers on all beach getaways. All covered by its Ultimate Flexibility, offering freedom to change a booking, a refund guarantee, and best price guarantee. Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK Country Manager, said: 'The launch of our new routes and package holidays from Glasgow to Antalya and Reus, marks another exciting expansion of our network from Scotland. 'These destinations offer a rich mix of culture, history, and relaxation, and we are delighted to be able to offer our customers in Scotland more travel options than ever before, offering them more opportunities to discover new destinations and create unforgettable memories this summer.' Glasgow Airport (Image: Newsquest) Jonathan Ford, Portfolio Manager at AGS Airports, said: 'It is fantastic to see easyJet expand their destinations from Glasgow Airport with the launch of two fantastic routes to Antalya and Reus this summer, taking the carrier's total number of destinations from its Glasgow base in Summer 2025 to 30. 'easyJet invested in Glasgow last year with the addition of a sixth based aircraft and the response to demand for additional easyJet services has been phenomenal. "The airline will offer over 200 weekly departures from Glasgow during the peak of this summer and includes flights to popular destinations in countries including Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye to name a few. 'The additions of Antalya and Reus will be popular for those looking to escape for summer sun and we look forward to continue working with easyJet to further strengthen their presence and make it even easier to discover Europe from Glasgow."
The National
a day ago
- Business
- The National
easyJet launches first Glasgow to Antalya and Reus flights
The bi-weekly flights will apparently give customers in Scotland even more choice this summer. Discussing the new routes, Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK Country Manager, said the launch of its new flights and package holidays from Glasgow to Antalya and Reus "marks another exciting expansion" of the firm's Scottish network. Jonathan Ford, Portfolio Manager at AGS Airports, added that it is "fantastic" to see the airliner expand its offering from Glasgow Airport. He said that the addition of these flights will be a popular option for those looking to escape for the summer holidays. easyJet launches new flights from Glasgow Airport to Antalya and Reus. The first easyJet flight to Reus will launch today (Monday, June 2) and will operate every Monday and Friday throughout the summer months. The Spanish city, which was dubbed a "Catalonian gem", apparently offers travellers the opportunity to "uncover the charm" of modernist architecture, elegant boulevards, and a vibrant cultural scene. Flights from Glasgow Airport to Antalya will start on Wednesday (June 4) and will operate every Wednesday and Saturday. This location is the place to be for Scottish "sun-seekers" looking to bask in the beauty of Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Recommended Reading: New route from Edinburgh Airport to Iceland launching this year This comes after Icelandair announced the launch of a new Edinburgh to Reykjavik service from September to April. The route, which will go to and from Keflavík International Airport, will fly up to four times a week. The first flight will take off on Friday, September 12. It will then leave on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. However, this service will be reduced to three times a week from January to mid-February.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- The Herald Scotland
Enjoy 'one of the best places in the world' with Hebridean Hopscotch
Happily, the Lewis-based travel agency, Hebridean Hopscotch Holidays, has the inside knowledge to specialise in bespoke trips with a range of options on offer including fly-drive, self-drive and cycling tours to make the most of any island adventure. They are able to plan your Hebridean getaway from mainland Scotland and book the necessary ferries or flights, along with the inter-island ferries and a variety of accommodation types from bed and breakfasts to hotels needed for the trip. They also have select collections options that offer something special. The fly-drive option is perfect for those with limited time and want to make the most of their island adventure without having to drive to the mainland ferry ports. Travellers can fly directly from Glasgow, then pick up a hire car for a carefully crafted itinerary which takes in the scenic landscapes and rich heritage of the islands from Barra to Lewis or vice versa. This also offers the unforgettable experience of landing or taking off from Barra beach, as the island airport is the only beach in the world accommodating scheduled flights. Five nights minimum is recommended for this trip but it is possible to build the holiday around the time available. The price includes return direct flights from Glasgow Airport with a checked bag included, a hire car with fully comprehensive insurance for the entire trip on the islands, accommodation in a selection of bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, hotels or a mix of properties on a bed and breakfast basis and inter-island ferries. There are pre-set itineraries for self-drive holidays, with options for those who are unsure what islands they want to visit and the routes, or an itinerary can be tailor-made for those looking for something more bespoke. The five night Island Experience holiday covers the island chain from Barra to Lewis in holidaymakers' own cars. Cyclists and those taking their own car are booked onto the ferries from the mainland, with Skye an option for a start or end point for those preferring shorter ferry trips. As the accommodation ranges from small B&Bs to four star hotels there are packages to suit most budgets. 'There's a good variety for everybody and we can mix and match if you want a mix of family run bed and breakfasts, guesthouses and hotels and maybe somewhere special for one night,' said Marie Campbell of Hebridean Hopscotch Holidays. 'It's very flexible.' Around eight nights are recommended for cycling holidays to allow plenty of time to enjoy island life to the full and, while most cyclists opt to take their own bikes, it is possible to hire them directly from the company's bike hire partners. Hebridean Hopscotch would then arrange accommodation and ferries and flights if required. Whether the holiday is by car or bike, it is advisable to allow enough time to experience all that the islands offer, from the amazing scenery to the historic sites and delicious food and drink. In Barra, take time to explore the history of Kisimul Castle, perched on a small island off Castlebay and don't miss Vatersay Beach, where white sands meet turquoise waters. Boat trips from the island give the opportunity to see seals, dolphins and puffins and other sea life, while the Uists are renowned for their bird life such as eagles, hen harriers, peregrine falcons, merlin, black-throated, red-throated and great northern divers, corncrakes, red-necked phalarope and other seabirds. The famous Uist machair teems with wildflowers and wildlife, while the Kildonan Museum showcases the region's heritage and there are exhibitions at Taigh Chearsabhagh, a cultural hub in North Uist, that reflect the islands' deep-rooted traditions. Harris is particularly noted for wonderful white sand beaches like Luskentyre but another attraction is the Isle of Harris distillery and its highly recommended whisky and gin. The distillery is part of the official food and drink trail developed by Outer Hebrides Tourism to showcase some of the island specialities such as Stornoway Black Pudding which is now protected by similar legislation to champagne and is exported throughout the world. Still on the food front, there are renowned fish smokers on the Uists and Stornoway and those with a sweet tooth should make sure to sample some of the tablet made at the Hebridean Toffee Company on Barra. There's a wealth of history, too, with restored Blackhouses at Arnol and Gearrannan, which give a fascinating glimpse into life on the islands in the last century. A little further on, holidaymakers can find the ancient Carloway Broch and the 5000 year old stone circles of Callanish. At Carloway, there's the Harris Tweed mill and a weaver in the village who welcomes visitors. Continuing along the Atlantic coast into an even more remote area of the Outer Hebrides, the re-created iron age fort at Bosta dominates a beautiful, almost white, shell-sand beach at the north of Bernera. Based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, Hebridean Hopscotch has been operating for over 25 years and there are four holiday advisers who have all grown up on the islands and are best placed to help holidaymakers make the most of their Outer Hebrides adventure. They have local expert knowledge, can advise best routes to suit individual requirements and find accommodation to suit individual budget and taste which takes the stress out of booking and matching up accommodation and ferries. There is also an on-call service for evenings and weekends, so if any issue crops up out of hours there is always someone on hand to help. 'Visitors come to the Hebrides looking for something different, space to breathe, time to slow down and landscapes that stop you in your tracks,' said Ms Campbell. 'They come for the views, but they return for the people as the warmth of the Hebridean welcome leaves a lasting impression. 'By completing the online Holiday Planner, we can understand what interests you about the Hebrides so we can tailor your itinerary to create the very best holiday experience for you.'
