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Transport / Heathrow link ‘fantastic’ for business community, Promote Shetland says

At Sumburgh Airport on Thursday, from left to right: Liz Henderson, director of membership and events at London Chamber of Commerce, Loganair chief commercial officer Luke Lovegrove and Promote Shetland manager David Nicol. Photo: Loganair

HAVING a new air link to Heathrow is “fantastic” for the local business community, according to the chief of Promote Shetland.

The first Loganair flight from Heathrow to Sumburgh – via Dundee – touched down in Shetland on Thursday.

It came after Loganair swapped London City for the much larger Heathrow, which the airline says opens up greater onward connections for islanders.

Promote Shetland managing David Nicol said: “It’s great news for Shetland’s visitor economy and business community that regular flights connect the islands to London, and the rest of the world via Heathrow.

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“Not only is Shetland perfect for a getaway in a spectacular and dramatic location, but we are also a hub of innovation and enterprise with huge potential for growth. Having such a convenient link to London is fantastic for Shetland’s thriving business community.

“Shetland’s amazing scenery, wildlife and friendly welcome are a short flight away from London, and we hope many people are enticed to find their own true north and visit the islands for leisure or business. We look forward to welcoming you.”

The first arrival at Sumburgh on the new twice-weekly service was celebrated by Promote Shetland and the London Chamber of Commerce at the airport on Thursday.

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