The CEO of Loganair, Luke Farajallah, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the UK's biggest regional airline. Farajallah emphasizes the importance of air routes for NHS patients, highlighting the struggle to sustain flights between Inverness and Stornoway due to low passenger numbers. He calls for discussions with the Scottish government to secure funds for these critical routes. While focusing on improving reliability by cutting back on certain routes, Loganair has also expanded its fleet and is exploring new routes, particularly between England's north-east, south-west, and Wales. Farajallah stresses the role of aviation in economic growth and urges the government to view airlines as enablers of growth rather than polluters. He advocates for support to reduce carbon emissions, mentioning initiatives in battery-electric aircraft and hydrogen-powered flight to achieve net zero operations by 2040. Despite facing challenges such as potential higher passenger taxes, Loganair remains optimistic about the future and is committed to providing services for the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen and Shetland. The airline is also exploring growth opportunities in regional air travel, with a focus on maintaining strong passenger traffic, particularly for international passengers arriving in Edinburgh. Loganair has seen success in increasing frequency on certain routes and is looking to expand its reach, with Cardiff identified as a promising opportunity. The CEO remains positive about the airline's prospects in connecting regions of the UK more efficiently through air travel and is committed to providing reliable services for both passengers and industries in the years to come.