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Flybe launches new route from Birmingham
European regional carrier Flybe is planning to operate a new route between Birmingham and Ireland West Airport Knock on four days a week from October 27th, 2013. This latest route increases the airline’s list of 23 destinations and 636 flights per week available from Birmingham..
Flybe unveils new rail air link with South West Trains
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today unveiled a new Rail-Air product in partnership with South West Trains that provides a convenient and affordable fast- track train service for those passengers needing to travel to and from Southampton Airport (Parkway Station) and London Waterloo.
Flybe maintains above average on-time record on key Scottish business routes
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has maintained an above average level of on-time performance for many of its key Scottish business routes as reported in the most recently released Civil Aviation Authority Punctuality figures for May 2013.
Flybe marks first year success of Travelfusion API partnership
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline has reported that revenues of its Travelfusion powered API channel have jumped 42% over the past 12 months. Flybe’s innovative XML API offers leading online booking tools and agencies the ability to directly connect to the Flybe’s inventory and ancillary services and manage the shopping, booking and post booking functions.
Former easyJet executive to take over at Flybe
Former easyJet executive Saad Hammad has been appointed to the position of chief executive with low-cost regional carrier Flybe. Hammad, who is currently a managing director at private equity firm Gores Group, will take up the position on August 1st.
Losses continue to mount at Flybe
Falling passenger number have taken a further toll on struggling UK airline Flybe, with losses increasing seven fold in the year to March 31st. Figures released earlier reveal the Exeter-based airline lost £41 million over the period, up from £6 million the previous year.
Flybe announces departure from London Gatwick Airport
Flybe has confirmed to the London Stock Exchange it has sold its arrival and departure slots at London Gatwick airport, thus bringing to an end its 22 year record of providing high-frequency air services from the UK regions to the airport. Flybe will continue to fly all its routes until the end of March 2014.
Flybe to offer ‘Flex’ service to passengers
In today’s busy world, even the best laid travel plans are subject to change at any time. So Flybe has today launched ‘Flybe Flex’, a discounted budget-friendly stand-alone product offered during the initial online booking process which gives those buying a basic Essentials ticket the added benefit to make unlimited changes to the date, time and route of their chosen flight any time prior to their departure date.
flybe launches new flights to Lyon
flybe has seen its inaugural flight from Birmingham to Lyon take off, bringing to 22 the total number of routes it now operates from one of its main UK bases. The new, six times a week year-round schedule is expected to develop further the strong twinning link that already exists between the two cities.
Flybe reports passenger numbers heading for easter take off
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is gearing up for a busy holiday weekend with bookings to date up 4% over last year on its 50 most popular routes for Easter and Good Friday looking to be one of the busiest days as people head off to enjoy the first long break of the year,
Flybe boosts Birmingham services
European regional airline Flybe has boosted its services between Birmingham and Edinburgh and Glasgow airports with four additional flights a day providing its customers with a true shuttle service with a total choice of up to eight flights a day on each route from September 9th.
Flybe announces another brand new route from Manchester
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced a brand new route to Waterford from Manchester airport with four flights a week from May 22nd, Tickets are on sale now at www.flybe.com from £29.99 one way including taxes and charges.