Loganair is introducing its first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training programme for employees as part of its ‘Flying’s For All’ strategy.

The course will get underway in January, and will take place in-person for all staff.

This comes around the same time that Loganair was criticised for not providing adequate support to an island customer with a disability, who was refused special assistance unless he was in a wheelchair.

A spokesperson for Loganair said: ‘At Loganair, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for both our staff and customers.

‘As part of our customer care, we cater for a wide range of needs, including providing specialist support for passengers with reduced mobility and allowing trained assistance dogs on board for those with a disability or medical condition.’

They added: ‘The EDI training we are introducing is aimed at supporting our workforce and ensuring they can achieve their career goals, regardless of their background, gender or orientation.

‘We value difference and believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to be who they want to be.

‘We intend to develop our programme and extend it to specific customer training in the near future.’