The Air Discount Scheme provides residents of Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles, Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Caithness and north-west Sutherland with a 50% discount on the core air fare on eligible services.
The aim of the scheme is to tackle the problem of high air fares in the most peripheral parts of the Highlands and Islands region of Scotland and to improve social inclusion in the areas it covers.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Anyone whose permanent/main residence is in Colonsay, Orkney, Shetland, the Western Isles, Islay, Jura, Caithness and parts of Sutherland.
Registered Third Sector organisations who have employees/volunteers that have their permanent/main residence in an eligible area.
Who will not be eligible for discount flights?
People whose residence is not in the eligible geographic area, except students that are studying away from home and their main residence is in an eligible area.
To fulfill the Scottish Government's commitment to deliver lower air fares for residents of Scotland's most peripheral communities travelling to and from Scotland's key population centers and/or between airports within the peripheral areas.
You will need your Air Discount Scheme card and the Personal Identification Number (PIN) that was posted to you when you registered for the Scheme.
NB Fare levels vary depending on the booking channel you use.
When making bookings under the Air Discount Scheme, you should book discounted tickets only for yourself and young people under 16 years old registered to your card.
Scheme members who book discounted tickets for non-members will have to pay back discount claimed for non-member.
Any changes to members personal details, including addition of dependents, change of address/name, should be notified immediately to the ADS Team by calling our Freephone 0800 032 2890 or emailing info@airdiscountscheme.com and the Team will advise you of how the changes can be made. Your card will only be valid if the details are correct at the time of the booking.
March 2021 A scheme which subsidises air fares for residents in some of Scotland’s most remote communities has been extended for a further five years
March 2019 A scheme which subsidises air fares for residents in some of Scotland's most remote communities has been renewed and extended so more people can benefit.
Air Discount Scheme PO Box 5715 Inverness IV1 9AS
