Loganair in 'Government bailout talks' (Image: Stuart Walker)
Carlisle airport's commercial airline is in talks over a Government bailout.
It has been reported that Loganair, which operates routes from Carlisle Lake District Airport to London Southend, Dublin and Belfast, is meeting with the Department for Transport
The talks come amid a series of discussions between the government and stricken carriers, including Virgin Atlantic Airways, about rescue deals aided by British taxpayers.
Loganair, which typically operates more than 200 daily flights, has slashed its schedule by more than half as a result of the pandemic.
The privately owned company has asked employees to cut their working hours by 20% and accept a 20% reduction in salary, or take a period of unpaid leave.
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