PRESTWICK Airport bosses have stressed the importance a link to London in a recent statement.

Ron Smith, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Chief Executive Officer, said: “A key target for Glasgow Prestwick Airport is securing a London route. This would be a hugely valuable for the economy in the west of Scotland.

“It would create connections for local businesses with London, provide our catchment with access to a wide range of onward connections and it would enable tourists to travel right to the heart of Scotland’s beautiful west coast to enjoy our scenery, golf, gastronomy, serve as a gateway to the islands and the many other attractions we have to offer.

“We know that there is demand for this route and London Heathrow would be an ideal London airport to partner with. Our Business Development team will be following up on this announcement to work with London Heathrow and airlines to ensure that we are front of the queue for new domestic routes and that we make this a reality as soon as is possible.”

It was recently reported that Prestwick Airport had lost £7 million amidst claims not enough has been done to diversify and bring a vital link to London.