What Loganair does

Loganair is the UK's largest regional airline, operating a fleet of more than 30 turboprop and regional jet aircraft across 70+ routes connecting Scotland's islands and remote Highland communities to mainland UK, alongside services to Ireland, the Channel Islands, Norway, Denmark, and parts of continental Europe. The carrier transports more than one million passengers annually and operates Orkney Inter-Isles services that include the world's shortest scheduled flight (Westray to Papa Westray). Core fleet assets comprise ATR 42/72 turboprops, Embraer 145 regional jets, DHC-6 Twin Otters suited to short/unprepared runways, and Britten-Norman BN-2 Islanders used on inter-isle routes. The company also runs a CAA-approved engineering business maintaining those same aircraft types for third-party operators.

Loganair monetises through multiple revenue streams: scheduled passenger fares in three tiers (Fly, Fly Flex, Fly Flex+), corporate accounts (Business Connect) with 15-35% discounts for clients purchasing 200+ seats/year, charter services run from an Aberdeen hub serving energy, sports and corporate groups, cargo carriage on the scheduled network, group bookings (9+ passengers), and engineering/MRO services. Specialty fares cover NHS patient transfers, compassionate travel, students, and PSO-subsidised residents of Barra, Tiree, Coll, and Vatersay under a Transport Scotland agreement running through October 2027. Distribution is predominantly direct-to-consumer via loganair.co.uk, iOS/Android mobile apps, and a UK contact centre, supplemented by trade travel-agent support and a dedicated corporate portal.

Operationally, Loganair is pursuing a GreenSkies sustainability roadmap targeting net zero by 2040, anchored by a term sheet to purchase five BETA Technologies ALIA CX300 all-electric aircraft (with options for five more) for entry into service in 2029, a 15-year SAF offtake agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight beginning 2029, a partnership with Heart Aerospace on the ES-30 hybrid platform, and the SkyBreathe AI fuel-efficiency platform from OpenAirlines deployed across the fleet. The company is also expanding its southern England footprint with a new Southampton base operational from March 2026 and a new route to Manchester announced for late 2025. Leadership includes CEO Luke Farajallah, Chairman Scott Grier (who led the 1997 management buyout), Chief Pilot Amelia Findlater, and newly appointed Director of Business Development – Chris Harcombe (from December 2025).

Name

Loganair

Legal name

Loganair Limited

Website

https://loganair.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Loganair is the UK's largest regional airline, operating 30+ aircraft across 70+ routes serving Scottish islands, remote Highland communities, and select European destinations, carrying over one million passengers annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airline Services

NAICS

Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Turboprop Regional Airlines (THABACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Island & Remote Region Regional Airlines (THABACAL), Essential Air Service (EAS) & Subsidized Regional Operators (THABACAC), On-Demand Scheduled Commuter (Part 135/Small Aircraft Scheduled) (THABACAN)

Keywords

• Regional air services
• Scheduled passenger flights
• Charter aviation
• Cargo transport
• Aircraft maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Paisley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Scheduled Passenger Services: Core revenue from scheduled flights across 70+ routes in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, Denmark, Norway, and parts of Europe. Multiple fare tiers (Fly, Fly Flex, Fly Flex+) with varying inclusions and flexibility.
2. Cargo and Freight Services: Cargo carriage in aircraft holds on scheduled network with pre-booking required. Includes Gael Express rates for island routes and standard cargo rates. Covers perishable goods, valuable cargo, dangerous goods (Aberdeen-Sumburgh route only), and human remains transport.
3. Charter Services: Bespoke charter solutions for energy sector crew changes, sports teams, corporate executives, and leisure groups. Aberdeen-based charter team designs solutions around customer schedules and priorities.
4. Business Connect Corporate Program: Corporate travel program with 15-35% discounts on eligible routes, full flexibility benefits, and 800 Clan Points per return journey. Targets organisations with 200+ seats/year on routes with multiple daily departures.
5. Corporate Travel Accounts: Tailored corporate rates for businesses requiring regular regional air travel, with all-inclusive fares, flexible booking, and dedicated account support.
6. Group Bookings: Group travel service for 9+ passengers with flexible name changes, deposit payments, and itinerary modification options.
7. Gift Vouchers: Digital gift vouchers valid for 12 months, redeemable on any Loganair flight. Sold through website and contact centre.
8. Orkney Inter-Island Services: Scheduled inter-island flights from Kirkwall covering Eday, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, and Westray, including world's shortest flight.
9. Engineering Services: Maintenance services for DHC6 Twin Otter, Embraer 135/145, BN2 Islander, ATR 42/72 including aircraft surveys, technical records support, base and line maintenance, and spares support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Loganair operates scheduled regional passenger flights across 70+ routes serving more than 40 airports in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, Denmark, Norway, and parts of Europe, using a fleet of ATR 42/72 turboprops, Embraer 145 jets, DHC-6 Twin Otters, and Britten-Norman Islanders. It also provides cargo services on its scheduled network, bespoke charter flights through an Aberdeen-based team, and third-party aircraft maintenance for its own aircraft types (DHC-6, Embraer 135/145, BN-2 Islander, ATR 42/72).

Product overview

Loganair operates as the UK's largest regional airline offering a diversified portfolio of passenger and cargo services. Core offerings include regional passenger flights (Fly/Fly Flex/Fly Flex+ fare tiers) across 70+ routes, supported by fleet types including ATR 42/72 turboprops, Embraer 145 jets, DHC-6 Twin Otters, and BN-2 Islanders. Complementary services include Business Connect corporate travel, Charter Services, Adventure Days (cycling/golf packages), Cargo & Engineering Services (CAA-approved maintenance), Loganair Loyalty (Avios rewards), NHS Patient Transfers, and specialty fares for students, island residents, and compassionate travel. The company is pioneering sustainable aviation through GreenSkies initiatives including BETA Technologies ALIA electric aircraft (5 ordered, 2029 service entry) and 15-year SAF agreements. Key infrastructure includes the Orkney Inter-Isles network featuring the world's shortest commercial flight (Westray-Papa Westray, 90 seconds).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Loganair Regional Passenger Flights Scheduled regional passenger air services across more than 70 routes spanning the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, Norway, Denmark, and parts of Europe, sold in three fare tiers (Fly, Fly Flex, Fly Flex+) with varying baggage allowances, flexibility, and Avios earning for individual and small-business travellers.
• Business Connect Corporate Travel Programme Corporate travel programme offering 15-35% discounts on eligible business routes (e.g. Aberdeen-Birmingham, Aberdeen-Manchester, City of Derry-London Heathrow, Edinburgh-Southampton, Aberdeen-Norwich), with full flexibility, fast-track security, 23kg luggage, and 800 Clan Points per return, for organisations purchasing a minimum of 200 seats per year.
• Cargo and Freight Services Pre-booked cargo carriage in aircraft holds on the scheduled network, including Gael Express rates for island routes, standard kilo rates from £0.51 to £1.77 per kilo depending on route, and handling of perishables, valuables, dangerous goods (Aberdeen-Sumburgh only), live animals, and human remains.
• Engineering Maintenance Services Third-party aircraft maintenance services including surveys, technical records support, base and line maintenance, and spares support for DHC-6 Twin Otter, Embraer 135/145, BN-2 Islander, and ATR 42/72 aircraft types, delivered from Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Kirkwall engineering bases.
• Charter Services Bespoke private charter flights operated by the Aberdeen-based charter team for energy sector crew changes, sports teams, corporate executives, and leisure groups of up to 72 passengers, with IOSA safety accreditation and routes within a 3-hour range.
• Adventure Days Packages Pre-packaged day trips combining Loganair flights with on-the-ground activities, including golf packages at Machrihanish and The Machrie (from £99 per adult) and Tiree cycling day trips (from £99 per adult) including bike hire.
• Loganair Loyalty (Avios) Frequent flyer loyalty programme run in partnership with Avios, allowing members to earn 410-1300 Avios per flight depending on fare tier and to redeem Avios on Loganair flights.
• Orkney Inter-Isles Air Service Scheduled inter-island flights from Kirkwall serving Eday, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, and Westray, including the world's shortest scheduled commercial flight (Westray to Papa Westray, approximately 90 seconds).
• NHS Patient Transfer Flights Specialised medical transport service for NHS patients requiring connection to mainland medical care and treatment across Loganair's regional network.
• Compassionate Fares Discounted and flexible fares for travellers needing urgent flights due to bereavement of an immediate family member, critical medical situations, or in-patient hospital treatment, requiring prior approval and supporting documentation.
• Island Residents PSO Fare Discounted scheduled fares for residents of Barra, Tiree, Coll, and Vatersay on Public Service Obligation flights in partnership with Transport Scotland, booked using a Resident Fare Card ID and PIN.
• Student Travel Fares Discounted fares for students travelling to their place of study or on leisure trips, with extra flexibility options.
• Group Bookings (9+ Passengers) Group travel service for parties of nine or more passengers with deposit-based payment, balance due six weeks before departure, free name changes up to six days before departure, and free itinerary changes up to six weeks before departure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% on-time performance vs 72% industry average in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and historical.

• BETA TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026Term sheet signed at Farnborough International Airshow to purchase five all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft with options for five more, expected to enter service in 2029. Follows successful demonstration program where ALIA completed 23 flights covering over 1,000 nautical miles across Scottish airports. Agreement includes technical support and fleet integration services. Positions Loganair as Europe's first commercial airline to operate an electric aircraft fleet.
• OpenAirlinescoreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026Adoption of SkyBreathe fuel efficiency software platform using AI and advanced algorithms to identify fuel-saving opportunities. First UK regional carrier to implement the technology, now live across operations. Supports GreenSkies environmental program and net zero by 2040 goal.
• ClimaHtech Green Flight (CATAGEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 202615-year Sustainable Aviation Fuel offtake agreement covering both BioSAF and eSAF production pathways. SAF produced using ClimaHtech's E-FUEL GEN modular technology. Fuel production targeted to begin by 2029. Supports local UK supply chains through modular, decentralised production using stranded wind power.
• Royal MailcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Electric flight demonstration program for daily mail deliveries to remote Scottish communities. Beta Technologies ALIA aircraft operated by Loganair conducted demonstrations covering Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Wick, and Orkney routes. Part of Royal Mail's Net-Zero by 2040 strategy.
• ZeroAviaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to explore hydrogen-electric propulsion as part of expanded zero-emission roadmap.
• Heart AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2024Partnership to explore use cases for the ES-30 hybrid electric aircraft expected to enter service in 2028. Focus on reducing aviation emissions on Loganair's regional network through hybrid electric propulsion technology.
• Leading Edge AviationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Flight school partner providing training pathways and tagging arrangements for pilot recruitment.
• Skyborne Aviation AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Flight school partner providing pilot training programmes and career pathways.
• CRM Aviation EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Flight school partner providing tailored training programmes for Loganair pilots.
• RavenairminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Flight school partner providing pilot training pathways.
• Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU signed for hydrogen fuel cell conversion of Britten Norman Islander aircraft to be operated by Loganair in Orkney. Part of commitment to be first airline to operate zero-emission commercial flights.
• Aer LinguscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Interline agreement enabling seamless travel connections and expanded global reach for customers.
• IcelandaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Interline agreement providing connectivity options to international destinations.
• Project SATEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Industry and academic collaboration contributing to development of electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft technology.
• Project HEARTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration on hydrogen and electric aircraft development technology.
• British AirwayshistoricalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Former franchise partnership operating flights under British Airways branding on Highland routes and key connections. Ended in September 2017 when Loganair resumed flying under its own name. Continued codeshare arrangement allows Loganair flights to connect with BA services to London and beyond.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flybe: UK regional airline relaunched in 2024 that directly competes with Loganair on UK domestic city-pair routes. Flybe's re-entry into airports such as Birmingham, Southampton, and Belfast mirrors routes Loganair acquired from Flybe's 2020 collapse, making it the closest head-to-head competitor.
• Eastern Airways: UK regional carrier operating turboprops and regional jets out of Humberside and Aberdeen serving energy-sector and PSO routes. Overlaps with Loganair on Aberdeen-based charter and on UK regional point-to-point services, with similar reliance on turboprop fleets and corporate/energy customers.
• Blue Islands: Channel Islands regional airline operating scheduled services between Jersey, Guernsey, and the UK mainland using small turboprops. Mirrors Loganair's island-connectivity business model, small-fleet operations, and PSO-style route economics on similar UK Crown Dependency corridors.
• Aurigny Air Services: Government-owned Guernsey-based regional airline providing lifeline scheduled services to the Channel Islands. Shares Loganair's PSO-style lifeline route structure, small-fleet turboprop operations, and dependence on a single regional government counterparty.
• Widerøe: Norwegian regional airline operating short-takeoff turboprop services to remote coastal communities and island airports. The closest international analogue to Loganair — similar PSO/public-service mandate, short-runway operations, and reliance on DHC-6/ Dash-8 type aircraft.
• Emerald Airlines: Ireland-based regional carrier operating as the Aer Lingus Regional franchise with ATR turboprops. Competes with Loganair on Ireland-UK regional flows and shares the franchise/regional-airline model Loganair previously operated under British Airways and Flybe.

Broad incumbents

• British Airways (BA CityFlyer): British Airways' regional subsidiary operates Embraer jets from London City to UK and European destinations. Competes with Loganair on overlapping UK domestic and short-haul European routes and is the historical franchise parent of Loganair.
• KLM Cityhopper: KLM's regional subsidiary operates Embraer jets across a dense European regional network from Amsterdam. Comparable as a flag-carrier regional feeder with a similar turboprop/regional-jet fleet mix and point-to-point European regional model.
• easyJet: Largest UK domestic and short-haul European low-cost carrier. Competes with Loganair on overlapping UK city pairs and offers a benchmark for cost discipline and scale that Loganair must compete against on commercial (non-PSO) routes.

Regional players

• Air Corsica: French island-connecting regional airline operating scheduled services between Corsica and mainland France with ATR turboprops. Mirrors Loganair's island-to-mainland PSO-style lifeline model in a different European geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FlyLoganair
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• TikToktiktok.com/@flyloganair

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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