City of Derry airport to gain UK government support for vital air link
The UK government has signalled that it could step in to financially support the Londonderry to London air route the announcement thatcurrent operator Ryanair is to stop serving the route at the end of March 2017.
Derry City & Strabane Council have been invited to put forward proposals to keep the route open, with a value for money check to ensure the best outcome for taxpayers.
This would be a further boost for the region following the announcement this week that the Northern Ireland Executive will provide up to £7 million support to assist development and growth around City of Derry Airport. The route is a significant link for local businesses and the tourism industry, providing a connection with London which benefits the wider region.
The council can now undertake a tender process to appoint an airline to maintain the operation of this route, which is used by more than 125,000 people a year, with support from the UK government.
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