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Cornwall-London flight route to resume despite airline collapse
(MENAFN) Skybus has confirmed that the essential flight service between Cornwall and London will resume as planned, despite the airline originally supplying the aircraft, Blue Islands, ceasing operations on Friday.
The Newquay to London Gatwick route had been suspended last month following Eastern Airways’ announcement that it was facing administration. Skybus Managing Director Jonathan Hinkles acknowledged Blue Islands’ collapse but reassured passengers that the service would start on 23 November as scheduled.
“Clearly, the news means that we'll be using a different aircraft to deliver our services on the short-term basis in which we were going to be flying with Blue Islands,” Hinkles said, adding that the company was “in the final stages of working through several available options to secure that capacity.” Skybus promised to provide updates as plans are finalized.
The airline, owned by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, currently operates flights to the Isles of Scilly from Newquay, Land’s End, and Exeter. Initially, daily flights will operate to London, with a target to increase to twice-daily weekday services from 14 February 2026.
The route is run under a four-year Passenger Service Obligation (PSO) contract, with central government and Cornwall Council subsidizing the operation year-round. While less profitable in winter, the service is considered vital for the region’s economic connectivity.
The Newquay to London Gatwick route had been suspended last month following Eastern Airways’ announcement that it was facing administration. Skybus Managing Director Jonathan Hinkles acknowledged Blue Islands’ collapse but reassured passengers that the service would start on 23 November as scheduled.
“Clearly, the news means that we'll be using a different aircraft to deliver our services on the short-term basis in which we were going to be flying with Blue Islands,” Hinkles said, adding that the company was “in the final stages of working through several available options to secure that capacity.” Skybus promised to provide updates as plans are finalized.
The airline, owned by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, currently operates flights to the Isles of Scilly from Newquay, Land’s End, and Exeter. Initially, daily flights will operate to London, with a target to increase to twice-daily weekday services from 14 February 2026.
The route is run under a four-year Passenger Service Obligation (PSO) contract, with central government and Cornwall Council subsidizing the operation year-round. While less profitable in winter, the service is considered vital for the region’s economic connectivity.
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