https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/flybe/ Flybe News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:18:22+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-offer-a-rescue-fare-to-flybe-customers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-offer-a-rescue-fare-to-flybe-customers/ Everyone at easyJet is sorry to see the news about Flybe and understand the anxiety that their customers will be facing now. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:50:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-has-now-ceased-trading/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-has-now-ceased-trading/ Flybe has now ceased trading and all flights from and to the UK operated by Flybe have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:29:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-puts-tickets-on-sale-ahead-of-april-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-puts-tickets-on-sale-ahead-of-april-launch/ Flybe has put flights back on sale today more than two years after the regional carrier filed for bankruptcy at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:02:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/relaunched-flybe-to-put-tickets-on-sale-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/relaunched-flybe-to-put-tickets-on-sale-next-week/ Returning regional carrier Flybe is set to put tickets on sale next week. The airline is due to unveil a full list of routes, destinations and fares as the renewed airline bounces back from bankruptcy. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:24:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-confirms-birmingham-base-as-return-nears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-confirms-birmingham-base-as-return-nears/ Among the first UK airlines to be certified by the Civil Aviation Authority since Brexit, Flybe will serve key regions across the UK and EU. Departures are expected to start in the spring. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:29:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-prepares-for-summer-return-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-prepares-for-summer-return-in-uk/ The joint administrators who were brought in following the demise of the regional carrier last year have confirmed the deal with a new company affiliated with investment adviser Cyrus Capital. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:24:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-must-adapt-to-survive-in-challenging-market-should-it-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-must-adapt-to-survive-in-challenging-market-should-it-return/ A possible return for the regional carrier was mooted earlier this week, with administrators at EY selling the remaining assets of the airline to a new owner. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:37:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-eyes-unexpected-comeback-in-the-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-eyes-unexpected-comeback-in-the-spring/ The regional carrier went into administration in Mach this year, with the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic compounding years of financial losses. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:38:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/coronavirus-pushes-flybe-into-administration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/coronavirus-pushes-flybe-into-administration/ Regional airline Flybe has gone into administration. Falling demand for air travel in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak was partially to blame, the carrier said in a statement. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:16:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-collapse-what-are-your-rights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-collapse-what-are-your-rights/ Advice from the Civil Aviation Authority urged passengers to make their own alternative travel arrangements via other airlines, rail or coach operators. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:06:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-calls-for-air-passenger-duty-holiday-for-whole-aviation-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-calls-for-air-passenger-duty-holiday-for-whole-aviation-sector/ Ryanair has written to chancellor of the exchequer, Sajid Javid, calling on him to extend the air passenger duty ‘holiday’ given to Flybe to all UK airlines. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:19:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-agrees-flybe-rescue-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-agrees-flybe-rescue-deal/ The British government has agreed a deal to keep regional airline Flybe in the air. Thought to include deferred payment of air passenger duties, the move has been criticised by environmentalists and rival airline executives. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:17:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-moots-air-passenger-duty-changes-to-save-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-moots-air-passenger-duty-changes-to-save-flybe/ The British government is to consider reforming air passenger duty on domestic flights as part of a plan to save Flybe from collapse. It is thought the move could save Flybe up to £100 million over three years. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:32:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-comment-from-flybe-on-financial-speculation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-comment-from-flybe-on-financial-speculation/ Regional airline Flybe has said it will not comment on speculation it is facing renewed financial difficulties. According to Sky News, Flybe has been struggling to secure fresh finance. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:56:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-reveals-new-name-following-virgin-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-reveals-new-name-following-virgin-takeover/ Connect Airways chief executive, Mark Anderson, was today joined by over 200 Flybe leaders for the long-awaited unveiling of the airline’s new name. As it enters a new era, the carrier will now fly under the Virgin brand with the name, Virgin Connect. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:40:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hope-appointed-chief-operations-officer-at-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hope-appointed-chief-operations-officer-at-flybe/ Reporting directly to Connect Airways’ chief executive Mark Anderson, Chris Hope will take responsibility for Flybe’s ground and air operations and customer service. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:12:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-interline-deal-with-croatia-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-interline-deal-with-croatia-airlines/ The deal gives the travel trade the benefit of connecting customers to and from the Zagreb-based airline’s European destinations via London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports. Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:19:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-reaches-highest-iata-new-distribution-capability-certification/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-reaches-highest-iata-new-distribution-capability-certification/ Flybe has become the first regional airline in the world to be awarded International Air Transport Association level four New Distribution Capability certification. Wed, 14 Aug 2019 05:22:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/connect-airways-wins-flybe-merger-approval-form-european-commission/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/connect-airways-wins-flybe-merger-approval-form-european-commission/ Connect Airways has received merger clearance from the European Commission for its acquisition of Flybe. The go ahead will also see Connect acquire subsidiary Propius Holdings, and gives approval for its investment in Stobart Air Unlimited Company. Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:45:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Anderson-to-lead-Connect-Airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Anderson-to-lead-Connect-Airways/ Mark Anderson has been appointed chief executive of Connect Airways. Jointly owned by Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Group and fund manager Cyrus Capital Partners, the new entity will take control of struggling regional carrier Flybe. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:32:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-completes-amadeus-altea-passenger-service-system-integration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-completes-amadeus-altea-passenger-service-system-integration/ Flybe has successfully completed its changeover to the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System. The technology is now fully up and running on flybe.com and the airline’s back end systems. Fri, 31 May 2019 05:50:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-chief-to-depart-following-sale-of-carrier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-chief-to-depart-following-sale-of-carrier/ Flybe has announced that Christine Ourmières-Widener has decided to step down from her role as chief executive. The news follows the near collapse of the airline and its eventual acquisition by Connect Airways. Tue, 28 May 2019 11:03:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-cut-fleet-size-and-closes-bases-in-cardiff-and-doncaster/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-cut-fleet-size-and-closes-bases-in-cardiff-and-doncaster/ After a day of confusion and delays, Flybe has confirmed it will scrap a number of bases and reduce the size of its fleet. The regional carrier confirmed its previously stated strategy to return all of its 118-seat Embraer 195 planes to lessors. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:15:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-flights-hit-by-disruption-in-the-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-flights-hit-by-disruption-in-the-uk/ Regional airline Flybe, which was recently saved from bankruptcy, has continued to struggle this morning, following the cancellation of dozens of flights. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:31:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-signs-interline-deal-with-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-signs-interline-deal-with-flybe/ Korean Air has announced an interline agreement with Flybe, which will enable agents to book Korean Air flights from regional airports in their global distribution system. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:15:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/connect-airways-completes-flybe-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/connect-airways-completes-flybe-takeover/ A consortium led by Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air has completed the takeover of stricken regional carrier Flybe. All Flybe assets and operations are now owned by Connect Airways and Flybe flights continue to operate as normal, according to a statement from the company. Fri, 22 Feb 2019 10:15:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-expands-summer-schedule-at-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-expands-summer-schedule-at-heathrow/ Regional carrier Flybe has today added new departures from London Heathrow to Edinburgh and Guernsey to its summer schedule Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:17:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-be-wound-up-if-connect-airways-sale-fails/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-be-wound-up-if-connect-airways-sale-fails/ Regional airline Flybe has warned shareholders it will be wound up if they do not accept the terms of an acquisition proposed by Connect Airways, potentially leaving them with nothing Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:46:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-seeks-to-reassure-investors-as-takeover-falters/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-seeks-to-reassure-investors-as-takeover-falters/ Flybe has told investors it expects the takeover of the airline to be complete on February 22nd. The regional carrier signed an acquisition deal with Connect Airways - a consortium led by Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group - earlier this month. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:29:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sells-gatwick-slots-at-newquay-flight-moves-to-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sells-gatwick-slots-at-newquay-flight-moves-to-heathrow/ International Airlines Group-owned Vueling will pay £4.5 million for the slots in two tranches, the first being receivable in the next few days. Flybe in 2013 sold several slots at Gatwick to easyJet for £20 million as it sought to rationalise its operations. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:08:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-and-stobart-lead-consortium-to-rescue-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-and-stobart-lead-consortium-to-rescue-flybe/ Regional carrier Flybe has been saved from bankruptcy by a consortium of buyers including Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group. Forming a new company, Connect Airways, the pair will join Cyrus Capital to acquire Flybe for a total of £2.2 million. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:18:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-add-palma-flights-from-doncaster-sheffield-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-add-palma-flights-from-doncaster-sheffield-next-summer/ Flybe will expand its summer schedule from Doncaster Sheffield Airport next year with the addition of a weekly flight to Palma Mallorca. The route will start on May 29th. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:27:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-continues-to-weigh-up-flybe-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-continues-to-weigh-up-flybe-acquisition/ Virgin Atlantic has confirmed to the London stock exchange that it continues to review its options in respect to regional carrier Flybe. Also today, Virgin Atlantic announced a new codeshare agreement with Aeroméxico, opening up a plethora of new Mexican destinations for its customers. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:54:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-reviewing-its-options-with-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-reviewing-its-options-with-flybe/ Virgin Atlantic has said it is “reviewing its options” with regard to regional carrier Flybe as takeover speculation mounts. Shares in Flybe rose 45 per cent on the news. Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:21:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-launch-four-times-daily-heathrow-newquay-connection-in-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-launch-four-times-daily-heathrow-newquay-connection-in-march/ Flybe will start operating a new four times daily flights direct to London Heathrow from Newquay Cornwall Airport under a new Public Service Obligation agreement. Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:49:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-puts-itself-up-for-sale-in-tough-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-puts-itself-up-for-sale-in-tough-market/ The board of Flybe Group has begun a “comprehensive review” of the company’s strategic options as it looks to overcome the current challenges facing the airline industry. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:35:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stobart-air-to-launch-newquay-southend-service-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stobart-air-to-launch-newquay-southend-service-in-april/ Cornwall Airport Newquay has confirmed that Stobart Air, a Flybe franchise partner, will add year-round services to London Southend starting in April next year. Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:29:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sees-shares-crash-following-negative-trading-update/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sees-shares-crash-following-negative-trading-update/ Flybe has seen its share price crash by more than a third this morning after a trading update revealed its full year adjusted profit figure would be “lower than market expectations”. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:49:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/torpy-takes-over-top-safety-role-at-flyby/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/torpy-takes-over-top-safety-role-at-flyby/ The board of Flybe has appointed air chief marshal Glenn Torpy as external chair of its safety and security committee. He will be responsible for providing assurance to the board of best practice performance relating to the safe and secure operation of the Flybe Group businesses. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:48:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/flybe-unveils-refreshed-fleet-livery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/flybe-unveils-refreshed-fleet-livery/ Flybe will be rolling out new livery across all its Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 175 aircraft over the next six years, the first of which elegantly winged its way into the fleet earlier. Wed, 05 Sep 2018 03:19:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sees-revenue-increase-as-capacity-cuts-continue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sees-revenue-increase-as-capacity-cuts-continue/ Revealing its first-quarter results earlier, the low-cost carrier said it welcomed 2.5 million passengers in the three months to June 30th, up 100,000 from the same period last year. Fri, 27 Jul 2018 03:22:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-remains-optimistic-despite-tripling-of-losses-for-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-remains-optimistic-despite-tripling-of-losses-for-2017/ Flybe has announced adjusted losses before tax of £19.2 million for the year to March 31st, up from £6.7 million for the same period the year before. Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:28:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-cut-fleet-to-70-aircraft-by-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-cut-fleet-to-70-aircraft-by-2020/ With a further planned handback of all nine Embraer 195 jets, the overall fleet is well on the way to reducing in size from 85 at its peak in May 2017, to a target of around 70 aircraft by early 2020. Thu, 17 May 2018 02:38:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-unveils-new-on-board-menu-for-summer-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-unveils-new-on-board-menu-for-summer-2018/ Flybe has refreshed its on-board Café Flybe menu for summer to include a variety of healthy snacks and new additions to its Connoisseurs’ Gin Bar. Mon, 09 Apr 2018 06:05:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-connections-to-venice-for-summer-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-connections-to-venice-for-summer-2018/ Flybe has started operating its extensive 2018 summer schedule from Cardiff Airport, featuring 17 routes with a total choice of up to 75 flights a week. The season has taken off with the launch of the first ever service between Cardiff and Venice. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:33:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stobart-group-withdraws-interest-in-flybe-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stobart-group-withdraws-interest-in-flybe-acquisition/ Stobart Group has been unable to reach satisfactory terms for the takeover off Flybe, ending a potential deal between the two. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 08:41:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stobart-confirms-interest-in-flybe-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stobart-confirms-interest-in-flybe-acquisition/ Stobart Group has confirmed an interest in acquiring part or all or regional airline Flybe following press speculation. The logistics group and Flybe have a range of shared interests arising from Stobart’s ownership of London Southend Airport and the growing franchise arrangements between the two groups’ airlines. Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:13:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-and-flybe-extended-codeshare-deal-to-scotland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-and-flybe-extended-codeshare-deal-to-scotland/ Scottish travellers now have more access to the USA and the Caribbean than ever before, thanks to Virgin Atlantic’s increased codeshare agreement with Flybe. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:17:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sees-passenger-revenues-increase-for-third-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sees-passenger-revenues-increase-for-third-quarter/ Regional carrier Flybe has recorded 8.5 per cent growth in passenger revenue to £159 million, for the three months ending January 31st. The news comes as the airline also saw a 4.2 per cent reduction in seat capacity to three million over the period. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 07:27:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-close-to-you-brand-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-close-to-you-brand-overhaul/ Flybe is starting the new year with a brand refresh to better reflect the extent of its local presence. Operating more UK domestic flights than any other airline, Flybe is literally ‘Close to You’, not only in the UK but across its mainland European network. Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:14:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-extends-manchester-luxembourg-route-into-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-extends-manchester-luxembourg-route-into-next-summer/ Flybe has today announced it will continue to operate its Manchester to Luxembourg service as part of its 2018 summer schedule. The evening flights will operate up to six times and are currently available to book through to July 1st. Fri, 29 Dec 2017 10:23:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-signs-through-fare-partnership-with-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-signs-through-fare-partnership-with-flybe/ It is now possible to fly from the Isle of Man, and seven other regional airports, to Oman, thanks to Oman Air and Flybe’s new through fares. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:01:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-profits-fall-as-costs-mount/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-profits-fall-as-costs-mount/ Flybe has seen adjusted profit before tax reduced to £8.4 million for the first half of financial 2017-18. The fall is largely due to the previously announced one-off onerous IT contract provision and the impact of increased aircraft maintenance costs, the carrier said. Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:09:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kinnear-to-join-flybe-as-chief-commercial-officer-in-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kinnear-to-join-flybe-as-chief-commercial-officer-in-january/ Flybe has announced Roy Kinnear will be joining the company as its new chief commercial officer from January 2018. In his new role, he will report directly to Flybe chief executive and be a member of Flybe’s executive committee. Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:59:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-issues-new-profit-warning-as-costs-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-issues-new-profit-warning-as-costs-rise/ Flybe has said, following a detailed review of aircraft maintenance, it has incurred higher than expected related costs in the first half of financial 2017. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 09:58:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-palma-de-mallorca-connection-out-of-doncaster-sheffield/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-palma-de-mallorca-connection-out-of-doncaster-sheffield/ Flybe has started operating its brand new summer sun route between Doncaster Sheffield airport and Palma de Mallorca. Palma is the capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca and offers a great variety of resorts to suit all tastes plus, of course, delivering lots of sunshine. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:53:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-year-round-service-to-hamburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-year-round-service-to-hamburg/ Flybe has celebrated the launch of its brand new all-year-round service between Birmingham and Hamburg. The flight becomes the only direct service connecting the UK and Germany’s ‘second cities’, with a choice of up to four flights a week. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:50:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sees-profits-fall-following-over-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-sees-profits-fall-following-over-expansion/ Regional airline Flybe has reported pre-tax losses of £19.9 million for the financial year to March 31st. The news comes despite revenues rising 13.4 per cent to £707 million. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:24:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-communications-director-for-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-communications-director-for-flybe/ Flybe has announced the appointment of Simon McNamara as its new director of communications reporting direct to chief executive, Christine Ourmieres-Widener. Wed, 17 May 2017 09:41:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-adds-new-hamburg-route-from-birmingham/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-adds-new-hamburg-route-from-birmingham/ Flybe has added a brand new year-round route to Hamburg from Birmingham, that will start on 10th July and operate a choice of up to four flights a week, with additional frequency being added for the upcoming winter programme. Sat, 13 May 2017 12:50:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/philip-de-klerk-to-step-down-as-chief-financial-officer-at-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/philip-de-klerk-to-step-down-as-chief-financial-officer-at-flybe/ Flybe Group has said Philip de Klerk, currently chief financial officer with the company, has resigned. He Klerk will remain in position with Flybe until October. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:24:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-links-cardiff-to-rome-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-links-cardiff-to-rome-for-first-time/ Flybe has started operating its 2017 summer schedule from Cardiff Airport, which features 15 routes offering a total choice of up to 73 flights a week. The schedule includes the launch of the first ever service between Cardiff and Rome, with the inaugural flight taking off earlier. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:27:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-touches-down-at-heathrow-foe-first-domestic-flight-since-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-touches-down-at-heathrow-foe-first-domestic-flight-since-2013/ Passengers are set to benefit from more choice on flights between London and Scotland as Flybe’s new flights from Edinburgh and Aberdeen touch down at Heathrow today. In a milestone for Heathrow, Flybe - Europe’s largest regional airline – has become the first domestic carrier to begin operating at the UK’s hub since 2013. Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:05:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-reveals-new-leisure-flights-from-southampton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-reveals-new-leisure-flights-from-southampton/ Flybe has launched a new weekend leisure hub operating via Southampton Airport that, as part of its 2017 summer schedule, makes it possible to travel to 12 European destinations from eight departure points across the UK. Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:26:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-technology-leadership-for-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-technology-leadership-for-flybe/ Flybe has appointment Peter Hauptvogel to the role of chief information officer. He will lead the IT function and play a critical role in building an IT platform and digital strategy to support Flybe’s long term success. Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:40:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-dusseldorf-cardiff-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-dusseldorf-cardiff-connection/ Flybe has announced the return of its weekly Saturday service between Cardiff and Dusseldorf, starting on April 1st. Vincent Hodder, Flybe chief revenue officer commented: “We are pleased to be bringing back this popular route from Cardiff to Dusseldorf this summer. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:37:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-launch-jersey-dusseldorf-route-on-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-launch-jersey-dusseldorf-route-on-april/ Flybe has announced it will operate a new Saturday service to Dusseldorf from Jersey during peak summer. The route will launch on April 29th and will operate until September 30th, maintaining the connection between the two destinations. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:39:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-adds-summer-holiday-flights-from-southampton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-adds-summer-holiday-flights-from-southampton/ Flybe has added seven more flights a week on four popular summer sun routes to Spain and Portugal as part of its expanded 2017 summer schedule from Southampton. From May 27th the airline will operate up to five times a week to Alicante, with new flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in addition to existing Tuesday and Friday services. Fri, 03 Feb 2017 07:51:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-signs-codeshare-deal-with-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-signs-codeshare-deal-with-flybe/ Finnair is extending its network throughout the United Kingdom with new codeshare services on Flybe flights between several European cities and the UK. Finnair’s codes will be added to the below Flybe services when a Finnair flight is also included in the booking. Sun, 22 Jan 2017 10:34:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-fly-cardiff-route-for-summer-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-fly-cardiff-route-for-summer-2017/ Flybe has announced the continuation of its service from Cardiff to London City as part of its extensive summer ’17 schedule. Vincent Hodder, Flybe chief revenue officer commented: “It is good news for the route that is receiving such positive support from the business community. Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:44:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-launches-flybe-codeshare-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-launches-flybe-codeshare-operations/ Sottish travellers can now book flights to international destinations including Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, and Dubai – thanks to closer cooperation between Virgin Atlantic and Flybe. From today customers will be able to book tickets to travel from Edinburgh and Aberdeen with Flybe, and connect onto Virgin Atlantic flights at London Heathrow. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:31:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-expands-flight-options-from-cornwall-newquay-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-expands-flight-options-from-cornwall-newquay-airport/ Flybe has announced the return of flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Stansted as part of its expanded summer 2017 schedule. Daily flights will begin on March 26th, offering a flight time of approximately 70 minutes, saving valuable time when compared to a drive that would take over five hours. Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:28:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-offer-routes-from-london-heathrow-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-offer-routes-from-london-heathrow-for-first-time/ Flybe it is heading to London Heathrow for the first time next year to connect the UK’s largest international airport with Scotland, offering a choice of more than 40 scheduled flights a week from Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The new routes complement Flybe’s well-established London City flights from the two Scottish airports. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:24:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-codeshare-partnership-with-singapore-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-codeshare-partnership-with-singapore-airlines/ Flybe has announced that Star Alliance member Singapore Airlines has become its 11th codeshare partner. This means that starting this winter, regional customers using Flybe’s multi-frequency services from five UK airports including Aberdeen, Manchester and Southampton. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:44:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-reveals-first-european-crew-base-in-dusseldorf-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-reveals-first-european-crew-base-in-dusseldorf-germany/ Flybe has announced plans to open its first European crew base in February 2017 having secured an agreement with Dusseldorf Airport. Germany is becoming an increasingly important market for Flybe, which now offers six routes to Dusseldorf. These are from Birmingham, Cardiff, Doncaster Sheffield, Manchester and Southampton with the latest route from London City having started last month. Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:23:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-and-avios-launch-new-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-and-avios-launch-new-partnership/ Flybe and Avios have announced that it is now possible for customers to get more value - by part paying for their flights using their accrued points. As part of the airline’s extended Avios Travel Rewards programme, flights can be booked and partially paid directly through the Flybe website. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:53:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-route-from-london-city-to-duesseldorf/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-route-from-london-city-to-duesseldorf/ Flybe has announced that it will operate up to three conveniently timed flights a day between London City and Düsseldorf from October 30th. This new route joins those existing Flybe services to Amsterdam and Paris Charles de Gaulle as the airline’s third year-round service to continental Europe from London City airport. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 20:51:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-luxembourg-departure-from-manchester/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-luxembourg-departure-from-manchester/ Flybe has celebrated a UK milestone with its brand new year round service between Manchester and Luxembourg that, until today, was a destination only previously accessible to and from main London airports. Flights from Manchester have been conveniently timed to make day returns a real possibility, leaving Manchester in the morning before returning late evening to the north of England. Sun, 04 Sep 2016 08:19:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-add-sheffield-dublin-route-to-schedule-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-add-sheffield-dublin-route-to-schedule-in-october/ Flybe has added a new route to Dublin from Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport that will operate six times a week with effect from October 30th. The news comes just months after the launch of its new partnership with Flybe that featured an initial ten routes. Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:58:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-adds-new-routes-from-manchester/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-adds-new-routes-from-manchester/ European regional airline Flybe is starting its new year-round daily service to Lyon from Manchester Airport. The airline has also confirmed it will be adding Chambery as a new destination to its Manchester 2016-17 Winter schedule. Customers from Manchester will have a direct link to the historic city of Lyon that is renowned as a World Heritage Site and thriving cultural centre. Sat, 06 Aug 2016 08:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-significant-codeshare-deal-with-airberlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-significant-codeshare-deal-with-airberlin/ Flybe has signed a significant codeshare relationship with airberlin. Under the agreement, airberlin will place its marketing code on Flybe routes from Birmingham, Cardiff, Doncaster, Manchester and Southampton to Germany. Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:59:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-goes-intra-european-with-new-hannover-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-goes-intra-european-with-new-hannover-flights/ Flybe has welcomed the launch of its first ever intra-European flights with two new routes taking to the skies from Hannover namely daily services to both Lyons and Milan. Flybe chief revenue officer Vincent Hodder commented: “This is a proud milestone for Flybe. Flybe’s debut into this new marketplace marks the beginning of our ambition to provide mainland Europeans with the same high level of regional connectivity and choice of high frequency time-saving travel as we currently provides throughout the UK.” Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:05:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-signs-uk-partnership-with-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-signs-uk-partnership-with-flybe/ Singapore Airlines is vastly increasing its accessibility to UK consumers with the announcement of a new partnership with top UK regional airline, Flybe. The exciting collaboration means that over 100 Singapore Airlines destinations across south-east Asia and Australasia are now more accessible than ever for UK consumers. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:10:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-seeks-to-overcome-turbulence-in-european-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-seeks-to-overcome-turbulence-in-european-aviation/ Regional airline Flybe has seen unit revenues fall during the first quarter of financial 2016/17, with the UK’s decision to leave the European Union hitting figures. The carrier saw a 3.9 per cent decrease in passenger yield, to £68.39, during the quarter, while revenue per seat fell 9.1 per cent £47.95. Saad Hammad, chief executive at Flybe, said: “Flybe continues to make progress despite significant external challenges.” Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:19:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-summer-holidays-route-to-rennes-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-summer-holidays-route-to-rennes-france/ Flybe has started its new peak summer route to Rennes from London City with a service to north-western France that flies six times a week. Flights operate through to September 4th. London travellers can be in Brittany’s capital city in just an hour and twenty five minutes, in comparison to a lengthy six and a half hour journey if taking the Eurostar from London St Pancras. Fri, 22 Jul 2016 08:51:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-latest-leeds-belfast-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-latest-leeds-belfast-connection/ Flybe has started operating a fifth daily weekday flight between Leeds Bradford and Belfast City airports that, due to increased demand, will operate year round. Tony Hallwood, aviation development director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “I’m really pleased to see the growth of Flybe’s year round frequency on the Belfast City route adding yet more choice for passengers across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 07:55:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-relocates-customer-contact-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-relocates-customer-contact-centre/ Flybe has successfully completed the relocation of its Customer Contact Centre to the Belgrade office of SITEL, in a move that has helped to reduce the airline’s unit operating costs and improve customer service. Sun, 29 May 2016 09:09:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-inks-deal-with-flybe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-inks-deal-with-flybe/ Amadeus Airline Ancillary Services has now been implemented for Flybe. By making it possible to add chargeable bags through the Amadeus distribution channel, Flybe enables travel agents to better serve their customers’ needs, as they book the additional services requested for their flights – all within an efficient and automated booking flow. Sat, 21 May 2016 10:06:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-and-avis-budget-uk-enhance-car-rental-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-and-avis-budget-uk-enhance-car-rental-experience/ Flybe and Avis Budget UK have announced an enhancement to their long-standing relationship. Under the terms of the new deal Flybe customers now have the added choice of selecting a Budget car rental direct via the Flybe website as an integral part of their flight booking.  Tue, 17 May 2016 05:12:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-islands-links-with-flybe-for-franchise-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-islands-links-with-flybe-for-franchise-deal/ Blue Islands will launch a franchise partnership with Flybe from June 6th this year. The deal first route to operate under the new partnership will be from Jersey to Southampton. Under the new franchise agreement, the service will be operated on Flybe branded ATR aircraft with Flybe flight numbers. Fri, 15 Apr 2016 08:49:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-increases-flights-to-belfast/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-increases-flights-to-belfast/ Flybe has increased its 2016 Summer schedule from Leeds Bradford airport with an additional daily weekday service to Belfast City from 4th July offering a choice of up to five flights a day. One way fares are from £19.99 are available for booking online. Sat, 09 Apr 2016 08:23:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-signs-codeshare-deal-with-flybe1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-signs-codeshare-deal-with-flybe1/ Virgin Atlantic is increasing its regional presence with the introduction of two brand new routes from Manchester Airport, and a new codeshare agreement with Europe’s leading regional airline, Flybe. The new routes will mean America is more accessible than ever before from the North of England as Virgin Atlantic introduces Manchester Airport’s first ever direct flights to San Francisco, and a brand new service to Boston. Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:21:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-scales-up-in-sweden/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-scales-up-in-sweden/ Flybe is scaling up its white label operations in Sweden, flying regional routes on behalf of SAS, Scandinavia’s largest carrier, with an increase over the next couple of months of its ATR-72 fleet from three to five ATR-72 aircraft. Sun, 06 Mar 2016 07:10:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-franchise-agreement-with-blue-islands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-franchise-agreement-with-blue-islands/ Flybe has announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Channel Island-based Blue Islands for it to become its third franchise partner and operate flights to and from Jersey and Guernsey airports. The deal will take effect from spring 2016. Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:27:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-operate-two-new-french-routes-from-london-city-in-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-to-operate-two-new-french-routes-from-london-city-in-2016/ Flybe will operate two brand new routes to Paris Charles de Gaulle and Rennes as part of its 2016 summer schedule from London City Airport. Weekday flights to Paris have been timed for convenient day returns, with those to Rennes operating for peak summer every day except Saturdays. Fri, 25 Dec 2015 17:47:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-farecracker-option-on-site/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-farecracker-option-on-site/ Flybe has launched a new customer initiative called Flybe FareCracker. Each month, Flybe will offer customers a five-day window of opportunity to buy low-cost fares for upcoming flights, a list of which is easily accessed via the special FareCracker icon. Sat, 17 Oct 2015 00:01:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-welcomes-new-atr-72-600-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-welcomes-new-atr-72-600-to-fleet/ Flybe is for the first time introducing an ATR 72-600 series aircraft into its fleet. The aircraft has been delivered to Flybe from the leasing firm Avation PLC, and will operate from Sweden in the livery of Flybe’s new partner in Northern Europe, Scandinavian Airlines. During 2015 and 2016 Flybe will incorporate into the SAS network five new 70-seat ATR 72-600s leased from Avation. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:38:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-liverpool-schiphol-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-launches-new-liverpool-schiphol-route/ Flybe has commenced its new service to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from Liverpool John Lennon Airport giving passengers the ability to connect onwards to the host of European and long haul destinations available from the busy international hub. The regional carrier now operates up to three flights per day between Liverpool and Amsterdam, departing early morning, lunchtime and late afternoon and that offer the opportunity for passengers to make many convenient onward long haul connections available through Amsterdam. Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:46:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-offers-global-connections-following-skyscanner-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-offers-global-connections-following-skyscanner-deal/ Newquay-Dubai, Southampton-Kuala Lumpur, Inverness-Hong Kong - just three of the numerous connecting bookings now possible with Flybe following the launch of innovative partnership with Skyscanner, a leading global travel search engine. The partnership makes Flybe’s ‘One Stop to the World’ proposition a convenient reality with bookings that can be instantly made via a direct link from its website. Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:15:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-emirates-as-codeshare-partner-as-recovery-stutters/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-signs-emirates-as-codeshare-partner-as-recovery-stutters/ Emirates has signed a codeshare agreement with Exeter-based Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline. The news comes as Flybe reports a £35.6 million pre-tax loss for financial 2014, having seen a profit of £8.1 million a year earlier. The losses were largely down to a one-off charge linked to its exit from a joint venture in Finland. Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:28:45 +0000