UK Department for Transport agrees to fund UK regional flights

The UK Government has confirmed that it will provide up to £4.3 million to fund direct flights between London and Newquay, and London and Dundee, in a major boost for regional links across the country. Cornwall Council will receive up to £1.8 million over two years to run flights from London to Newquay, in a reinstated Public Service Obligation (PSO) agreement that will create hundreds of jobs and keep people connected as we Build Back Better from the pandemic. The Government has also confirmed that it will provide up to £2.5 million to fund direct flights for a further two