A Glasgow couple were recently surprised with free tickets from Loganair.

The regional airline celebrated carrying 400,000 passengers through the City of Derry Airport route.

The couple, Eleanor and Gerry Loughlin, have been loyal passengers on this route for over 40 years.

Originally from Glasgow and Donegal respectively, they used the journey often when they lived in Donegal, flying back to Scotland to visit Eleanor's family.

Now living in Glasgow, they still use the service to visit friends and family in Donegal and Strabane.

Eleanor said: "We’ve been flying this route for decades, and it’s always felt like a bridge between our two homes.

"We haven’t decided where to go with our free tickets – we might take another trip to spend time with our family or try somewhere further afield."

The Glasgow to City of Derry route has been operated by Loganair for the past 40 years.

Luke Lovegrove, Loganair's chief commercial officer, said: "Reaching 400,000 passengers at City of Derry Airport is a testament to the strong demand for reliable, regional air services.

"We’re proud to have played a part in maintaining these vital connections over the years, and are especially pleased to celebrate this milestone with such longstanding customers as Eleanor and Gerry."

Steve Frazer, managing director at City of Derry Airport, said: "It is a pleasure to join Loganair in celebrating this milestone and in thanking our wonderful passengers, Eleanor and Gerry, who have been proud supporters of the airline and City of Derry Airport for many years.

"The historical tie between Glasgow and the Northwest is as strong as ever as we continually see a high number of passengers who frequently commute to visit family and friends throughout the year, outlining the essential requirement for this service in connecting our two city regions.”