An airline has scrapped all its flights to and from a North East, with the final flight set to take off at the end of the month.

Eastern Airways has pulled its route from Newcastle to Aberdeen from the end of the month.

The route was recommenced in September 2021 after being grounded due to the pandemic. The airline then upped its schedule in November last year to add a second daily flight between the two cities on weekdays.

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At the time it was hailed a “vital” connection for the regional economy.

Bookings are no longer being accepted on the route past June 30.

Loganair will continue to operate services between Newcastle and the Scottish city.

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A spokesperson for Newcastle Airport said: “Loganair will continue to operate direct services between Newcastle and Aberdeen, a route that is popular with both leisure and business travellers who can still choose from up to 10 flights a week between the two cities.

“We would like to thank Eastern Airways for supporting the region.”

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The Northern Echo has contacted Eastern Airways for comment.

In 2021 the airline cancelled its routes to and from Teesside Airport, including one to Aberdeen.

The Echo reported at the time that it was suggested Eastern would focus on its operations from Newcastle.