Western Isles Air Discount Scheme renewed

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed today’s (Tuesday) announcement from the Scottish Government that the Air Discount Scheme has been renewed until 31 December 2020.

The scheme is funded by the Scottish Government and is designed to make air services more affordable for remote communities in the Highlands & Islands by providing a discount on the core air fare on certain eligible routes.

The discount offered was increased from 40% up to 50% in 2016 by then Transport Minister Derek Mackay MSP in recognition of the high costs of flying to and from areas such as the Western Isles.