A MAJOR airline has scrapped its Glasgow to US service - and will run the route from Edinburgh instead.

American Airlines announced it will end its Glasgow to Philadelphia flight, while a new daily route will be offered from Edinburgh airport from April next year.

It's understood staff will be redeployed to the capital.

Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport said: “We’re delighted to add Philadelphia to our options and offer yet another new destination in North America to our passengers.

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“Both Edinburgh and Philadelphia are steeped in history and culture and this link will open up our cities to new markets on both sides of the Atlantic.

"We know there is a continued and growing appetite for transatlantic routes as our recent figures show these services are fuller this year when compared to last so adding another destination is an exciting development.

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“It’s also encouraging to see our already close relationship with American Airlines continue as they identify Edinburgh as an important city for their wider network, and we see them as a key partner in our plans.”