Save Dundee airport!
The Issue
Dundee Airport has been a vital connection hub for local residents and businesses for decades. However, changes in air travel demands, especially the crucial London route, have led to significant challenges for this essential regional airport. I have personally witnessed the benefits that direct flights to London bring to our community, from boosting local tourism to facilitating business opportunities, and even making personal travel more convenient.
The loss of this connection would not only isolate Dundee but also have a ripple effect on the local economy. The pressing concern is the absence of a Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract that would secure the London route, supporting both residents and businesses in Dundee and the surrounding areas. Without this vital route, Dundee's accessibility to the rest of the UK is severely compromised.
Public Service Obligations are an effective means used across Europe to ensure essential air services are maintained where there is a public interest. By instituting a PSO contract for a Dundee-London route, the government would ensure the continuation of this critical link, promoting economic and social connectivity.
The implementation of a PSO is not without precedent. The government has previously intervened successfully to maintain vital routes in other parts of the country, recognizing their importance to regional prosperity and cohesion. Now, Dundee needs the same level of commitment and recognition to secure its future and harness its full potential.
The benefits of maintaining the London route with a PSO contract are substantial. It would safeguard jobs, attract investment, and affirm Dundee's position as a modern, connected city ready to thrive in today’s competitive environment. Such a contract would also encourage tourism, elevate the city’s profile, and support businesses that depend on frequent, reliable connections to the capital.
We urge the government to act swiftly to negotiate and institute a PSO contract for the Dundee to London route. This is an opportunity to preserve our airport's future and support Dundee's growth and development. Please join me in calling on the government to take decisive action and ensure Dundee remains well-connected both now and in the future.
Sign this petition to show your support for a PSO contract at Dundee Airport and help preserve our crucial connection to London.
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The Issue
Dundee Airport has been a vital connection hub for local residents and businesses for decades. However, changes in air travel demands, especially the crucial London route, have led to significant challenges for this essential regional airport. I have personally witnessed the benefits that direct flights to London bring to our community, from boosting local tourism to facilitating business opportunities, and even making personal travel more convenient.
The loss of this connection would not only isolate Dundee but also have a ripple effect on the local economy. The pressing concern is the absence of a Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract that would secure the London route, supporting both residents and businesses in Dundee and the surrounding areas. Without this vital route, Dundee's accessibility to the rest of the UK is severely compromised.
Public Service Obligations are an effective means used across Europe to ensure essential air services are maintained where there is a public interest. By instituting a PSO contract for a Dundee-London route, the government would ensure the continuation of this critical link, promoting economic and social connectivity.
The implementation of a PSO is not without precedent. The government has previously intervened successfully to maintain vital routes in other parts of the country, recognizing their importance to regional prosperity and cohesion. Now, Dundee needs the same level of commitment and recognition to secure its future and harness its full potential.
The benefits of maintaining the London route with a PSO contract are substantial. It would safeguard jobs, attract investment, and affirm Dundee's position as a modern, connected city ready to thrive in today’s competitive environment. Such a contract would also encourage tourism, elevate the city’s profile, and support businesses that depend on frequent, reliable connections to the capital.
We urge the government to act swiftly to negotiate and institute a PSO contract for the Dundee to London route. This is an opportunity to preserve our airport's future and support Dundee's growth and development. Please join me in calling on the government to take decisive action and ensure Dundee remains well-connected both now and in the future.
Sign this petition to show your support for a PSO contract at Dundee Airport and help preserve our crucial connection to London.
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Petition created on 30 October 2026