Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline, yesterday commenced Aberdeen services from  Teesside Airport to re-establish what is currently the only North-East England to Scotland  flights. 

Initially the service will operate daily weekdays and Sunday with an increase to twice daily  from 9^th September, offering what will then be peak morning and evening services to  ensure connectivity to the UK’s North-East Scotland energy hub.

The return of Eastern Airways to the Aberdeen service having operated the route form  2001 until 2022 adds to the airlines well established Teesside seasonal summer Jersey  service and joins Eastern Airways basing of a 100-seat Embeaer 190 last month to operate  the KLM Cityhopper Amsterdam service, resulting in Eastern operating up to 54 arrivals  and departures weekly from Teesside Airport.

Recently re-elected Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen attending today’s inaugural flight  said: “We’re at the forefront of new offshore industries coming to Teesside – and we’ve  had a longstanding and deeply skilled workforce grafting in the North Sea and around  the world for decades now.

“It is absolutely vital offshore workers keep their link to Aberdeen to get to and from  work, and I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring this back to our departure boards again  with Eastern Airways.

“As things stand, we’re the only airport offering an Aberdeen link in the North-East. It  shows, once again, that our airport is about more than just holiday flights – it’s helping  the livelihoods of people in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool.”

Paul Livingstone, Head of Membership for NOF, said: “The revival of daily flights between  Teesside International Airport and Aberdeen provides a vital commuter route for our  energy sector members, reinforcing business connections for the region’s expanding offshore energy facilities.

“This development enhances regional infrastructure, fosters collaboration, and  accelerates opportunities for our members and stakeholders.”

Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, said: “We are delighted to welcome back the  Aberdeen to Teesside route with Eastern Airways strengthening the ties between the two  regions.

“The reinstatement of the Aberdeen to Teesside route reflects our ongoing commitment  to meeting the needs of our passengers and supporting the growth of regional air travel.”

Eastern Airways Commercial Director Roger Hage added: “In operating from Teesside on  multiple routes every year since 2001, returning today to the Aberdeen service restores  familiarity to many faces we have welcomed on-board for many years.

“We more than any operator know the value of connecting the UK’s energy capital  Aberdeen to significant regions throughout the UK so re-establishing Teesside to our  growing route mix with an increasing two-way demand developing given the Tees Ports  investments, while also operating services such as Amsterdam on behalf of KLM and the  summer seasonal Jersey flights to the Aberdeen link all help ensure the long-term future  of connectivity from the wider regions of Teesside, North Yorkshire and South Tyneside  to the North East of Scotland”.

The Teesside-Aberdeen service having commenced as a daily service will from  September be operated up to twice daily with flights including a complimentary drink and  snack alongside various baggage inclusive fare options. Multi-flight route pass fares  offering discounts and free flight changes for regular travellers will also be available.

Operating from 20^th May to 8^th September inclusive: 

Operating from 9^th September: 

Eastern Airways is an independent UK airline founded in 1997, based at Humberside  Airport in North Lincolnshire, operating scheduled services in its own name plus operating  on behalf of national flag carrier such as Air France & KLM Cityhopper. The airline also  offers wide-ranging charter, ACMI and specialist air-services for many other operators and  sectors in the UK & Europe since 1997. With IATA awarded IOSA (International Operator  Safety Accreditation) now held for eight-years and many awards for service standards and  industry leading initiatives for the airlines operation of a diverse mixed fleet or regional jets  of 37-100 seats to modern fuel-efficient turboprops of 29 to 72 seat