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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Airline launches new route from Glasgow to coastal surf spot
Loganair has announced it will now be flying from the city to Newquay in Cornwall during the summer months. The new service offers Glaswegians a direct route to Cornwall's coastline and 'vibrant' seaside culture. (Image: Loganair) Luke Lovegrove, chief commercial officer at Loganair, 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.' The inaugural flight departed on Sunday, May 25. It will run twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays throughout the summer, offering flexibility for long weekends or extended beach breaks. READ NEXT: Major airline reveals new flights from Glasgow Airport Flights leave Glasgow at 10.50am and land in Newquay at 12.30pm, with the return leg leaving Cornwall at 1pm and landing back in the city at 2.40pm. Prices start from £89.99 one-way. Passengers will also have a luggage allowance of 21kg, including 15kg hold and 6kg cabin baggage. Cornwall is described as one of the UK's 'most stunning' regions, renowned for its sweeping beaches, surfing hotspots, coastal trails, and world-famous attractions such as St Ives. READ NEXT: New Home Bargains store to open after £2m investment 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. '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 new route follows a reported increase in demand for UK domestic holidays. It also continues Loganair's expansion of its regional network, connecting smaller cities and coastal regions across the country with direct, 'no-fuss' travel. For further information, visit Loganair's website HERE.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Huge solar farm will cause major harm, says council
A large-scale solar farm would cause "major harm lasting generations" and should be "dramatically reduced" in size, a council has said. Botley West Solar Farm would cover about 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) of countryside at three sites in west Oxfordshire. In its final written representation to the government, the district council will say the proposals are "detrimental" to the area. Developer PVDP said it "disagreed" with the local authority and had made several changes to the proposed locations of solar panels. The project - which would see panels installed in countryside north of Woodstock, west of Kidlington and west of Botley - is considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project. This means the application must be considered by the government, not local councils. West Oxfordshire District Council's local impact report, written in conjunction with other local authorities that cover the proposed sites, listed 10 areas that it believes the farm would negatively impact. These include the historic environment, visual effect on the landscape, noise and vibration and public rights of way. None of the 17 areas listed were given a potential impact rating of "positive", but seven, including hydrology and flooding, were rated as "neutral". Speaking at the council's planning meeting, Rosemary Lewis, chair of Stop Botley West, said: "It is vital to have the support of the local council. "It is good to know here in west Oxfordshire, at least, democracy is alive and well". However, Witney resident Jonathan Ford urged the council to reverse the verdict of their report. "What is the issue of our time if not climate change... [the council should] acknowledge the clear truth, that Botley West will aid climate change mitigation." Speaking to BBC Radio Oxford, council leader Andy Graham said: "If developers listen to the mitigations that could be put in place, we could actually have a win-win." Mr Graham said he wanted to see the proposed site reduced in size by "at least half". "I think the developers have stopped listening... I'm a little disappointed that they just didn't continue the dialogue." However, Mark Owen-Lloyd, director of developer PVDP, denied that his company had not engaged with the council. "We have consistently bowed to what we've been told and removed panels from [several areas].., I think that's unfair to say we haven't listened," he said. Mr Owen-Lloyd added that 30% of the total site would be "mitigation, wildflower meadows and community growing". If approved, PVDP hopes construction of the solar farm will begin in early 2026, with electricity being connected to the National Grid in 2028. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Public inquiry into huge solar farm to begin Huge solar farm plan 'positive and negative' Why is the Botley West solar farm so controversial? Botley West Solar Farm
The Herald Scotland
3 days 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
3 days 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.
Axios
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Sea-Tac Airport levels up with retro gaming lounge
Seattle's airport just leveled up: Sky Gamerz, a neon-lit retro arcade lounge, is now open in the N Concourse — and it's free to play. Why it matters: Waiting in airports can be a drag, but the new addition at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport could make layovers and delays something to look forward to: a chance to kill time playing classics like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros. and Ms. Pac-Man. The big picture: Sky Gamerz co-founders H. Lamar Willis and Jonathan Ford chose to make Sea-Tac the site of their first airport gaming lounge, owing to Seattle's cred as a hub in the gaming world, they said in a Port of Seattle news release. A second gaming lounge is slated for Atlanta, per the port. What they're saying:"Tens of millions of people are playing and buying video games every year, and the number keeps growing," said Willis. How it works: Simply trade in your ID for a loaner game cartridge to play in one of the retro gaming stations found in the family-friendly side of the lounge.
