Flybe News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.