We were delighted to share the news that Skybus has been awarded the contract to operate the Newquay–London Gatwick PSO route, with flights available to book now ahead of services commencing on 23rd November.
Jonathan Hinkles, Managing Director of Skybus, explains why this is such an exciting milestone – not only for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, but also for the Isles of Scilly community we serve and for Cornwall’s wider connectivity.
Jonathan said: “We are thrilled to launch this new service between Cornwall and London Gatwick. It is not just about making travel easier for passengers; it’s about creating opportunities – for businesses, for tourism, and for the local communities we serve.
“As a Cornish company with more than 40 years of aviation experience, we understand how critical dependable air links are for our region. We’re proud to step up to operate this vital route. Our focus is on rebuilding confidence and offering reliability, and we look forward to providing passengers with the service they deserve.
“None of us underestimate the challenge ahead to build the Newquay-Gatwick route to be a thriving cornerstone of the local economy once more. We’re wholly confident that we can achieve this through Skybus’ record for reliability and service.”