Flybe News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connect Airways wins Flybe merger approval from 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.
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.
Flybe completes Amadeus Altéa 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.
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.
Flybe to cut fleet size and close 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.
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.
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.
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.