Loganair awarded North Isles air service contract

Following a competitive tendering process, Orkney Islands Council has awarded the contract to operate North Isles air services, from April this year, to Loganair Ltd.

According to the OIC, three bids were received for the Air Services Public Service Obligation Contract (PSO). All were assessed against a number of operational and service requirements.

The contract to provide air services between the Orkney Mainland and Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay and Eday will run for from April 1 until March 31, 2016.

In addition, there will be an option to extend the contract for a further 12 month period up until 31 March 2017.