This popular route has returned to Newcastle (and this is when it will fly)

The Newcastle to Exeter route, which was permanently cancelled after Flybe collapsed into administration earlier this year, resumed on Monday.

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Now operated by Loganair, which also operates flights from Teesside Airport, the new service will depart on Monday and Friday throughout the winter period. 

It comes as Loganair recently launched its summer 2021 schedule, which will also see the Newcastle to Exeter service increase in flights from March next year.

Captain at Loganair Graham Bowes; Cabin Attendant at Loganair Sara Jayne Aissa; First Officer at Loganair Adam Patrick; Leon McQuaid – head of aviation development at Newcastle Airport

Kay Ryan, Chief Commercial Officer at Loganair, said “We’re pleased to be able to restore yet more UK regional connectivity with the launch of our flights between Newcastle and Exeter.

"For many, Summer holidays this year were a write-off, so we’re confident the introduction of daily flights for the summer 2021 programme will be especially welcome for families looking to make the most of next year, as well as for businesses as market conditions improve.”

Richard Knight, Chief Operating Officer, Newcastle Airport, said: “In recent years Loganair has invested significantly in the North East by serving key destinations such as Aberdeen, Stavanger and Southampton.

"The airline also provides many connections beyond these airports, including to the Scottish Highlands, Scandinavia and most recently Jersey and Guernsey - now accessible on one single ticket via Southampton thanks to a new partnership with Blue Islands.”

Loganair claims it has continued to fly more services than any other UK passenger airline during the Covid-19 pandemic.

It said all flights, including the new Newcastle-Exeter service, are operated under the “Simple Steps to Healthy Flying” protocols which Loganair announced in mid-May.