An airline has announced it is reinstating one of its routes out of Cornwall earlier than planned in order to hit the half term break.

Loganair said that “due to strong demand” it would now be running its link between Cornwall Airport Newquay and Manchester again from Friday, February 10.

It had previously planned to recommence routes within its summer 2023 schedule, from March 26 2023.

Luke Lovegrove, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: “We’re very pleased to announce the early recommencement of our Newquay – Manchester route benefiting those with February half term travel plans.

“We continue to work closely with the teams at both airports and are keen to maximise the potential of this route in line with our continued commitment to UK regional connectivity.” The airline is also offering a 33% discount for children aged 11.

Amy Smith, head of commercial at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said: “It is fantastic that Loganair has decided to return to Cornwall earlier than expected. Cornwall is more than a summer destination and this February start, as a result of the demand the airline is seeing, is a good indication of that.

“We’re anticipating continued strong growth in passenger numbers next year and are very pleased that Loganair will play a key part in that as one of our valued airline partners.”

Additionally, Loganair flights to Edinburgh and Newcastle from Cornwall Airport Newquay will begin again from Sunday, March 26 next year.

The airline has previously said it is business as usual for Loganair, after being put up for sale last month. 

Owners of the Glasgow-based business, brothers Stephen and Peter Bond, said they hoped to retire once a buyer could be found. 

Loganair reported a pre-tax profit this year of £5 million during the 12 months to the end of March, on revenues of £161.7m, following two successive years of losses triggered by the Covid pandemic.