A ROUTE which was withdrawn by a previous airline several weeks ago is set to make a return to Teesside Airport.

Loganair is set to resume the route between the airport and Southampton with six weekly flights from May 27, next year.

It comes just weeks after rival operator, Eastern Airways announced it would be scrapping its Teesside to Southampton, and Aberdeen routes from September.

Read more: Eastern Airways permanently cancels two routes from Teesside Airport

At the time, Eastern Airways said its Southampton route would be completely axed, while its Aberdeen route would begin operating from Newcastle Airport instead.

But making the announcement today, airport bosses confirmed that Southampton had been adopted into Loganair's 2022 summer schedule.

The Northern Echo:

With prices starting at £70.99 for a one-way ticket, the airport said the flights would act as an important connection to the "cruise capital" of Europe.

Kay Ryan, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: “We are looking to 2022 with optimism and continuing to connect more and more of the UK as we are able to do.

“Customer booking patterns will remain an incredibly important factor for us as we review which services we operate and which destinations we add either frequency or additional seat capacity to. 

"We’ve had a really positive reaction from customers so far for next summer and we look forward to welcoming old and new alike back on board.”

The Northern Echo:

The Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “Whether people are after a city break, planning for a cruise or using Southampton as a stopping-off point to the popular Isle of Wight, this fantastic new connection gives them the chance to get from their doorstep to the coast quickly and with ease.

“It will also provide a great link for local businesses looking to get noticed, do business or expand in the south, plus open up many more opportunities for companies looking to relocate to Teesside, Darlington or Hartlepool."

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