EasyJet scrap plans for Aberdeen - Manchester route due to Covid restrictions
Aberdeen International Airport have called it "hugely disappointing news"
Last updated 23rd Jun 2021
Easyjet have scrapped plans for a new route between Aberdeen and Manchester, blaming Scottish Government travel restrictions.
The route was scheduled to start on July 9 and run four times a week.
Responding to the news Mark Beveridge, Operations Director at Aberdeen International Airport, said: “This is hugely disappointing news from easyJet.
“Following the Scottish Government's announcement that non-essential travel between Scotland and Manchester is currently not permitted, the airline are no longer able to operate its planned new route from Aberdeen to Manchester.
“We can’t continue like this and urgently need help and a plan that sets out how we can work towards the safe restart of travel.”
Scottish Conservative North East MSP and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport Liam Kerr said:
“This is the outcome of fast and loose decision making by the SNP, at a time the entire aviation industry has asked for more support from the government.
“Instead of certainty from the SNP, they got a travel ban announced with no opportunity for scrutiny at Holyrood.
“Five days too late, the First Minister meets the mayor of Manchester. I hope some agreement can be reached for the sake of families who may have to cancel important plans.
“I will be in touch with Easyjet to ensure this measure is temporary and to get some assurances for those who need to travel to and from the Manchester area.”