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Flybe to operate 12 Finnair aircraft
Finnair and Flybe have signed a memorandum of understanding which will see the Finish airline transfer twelve 100-seat Embraer aircraft to Flybe. Starting October 2012, Flybe will operate these aircraft on Finnair routes for Finnair.
Flybe to offer Starbucks on-board
As part of its drive to provide a quality experience and ‘Making flying better’ for its passengers, Flybe is now offering passengers Starbucks coffee, tea or hot chocolate on board its flights.
Flybe launches new routes
Flybe will start operating three brand new summer routes from Newquay Cornwall Airport namely a Saturday service to Belfast City and Newcastle, and twice-weekly flights to Norwich on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Flybe launches 2012-2013 winter schedule
Flybe has today published its new 2012-13 Winter Schedule with 4.8 million seats on sale offering a 2,760 flights a week on 100 routes.
Flybe seeks to dispel low-cost travel myths with new campaign
UK-based regional carrier Flybe has announced a significant brand and product repositioning under the strapline ‘Making flying better’. The programme is designed to bring together major new initiatives throughout 2012 to positively differentiate it from some of the negative perceptions of low fare travel.
Flybe becomes first ever independent carrier to create regional network hub in UK
Manchester Airport is to benefit from an additional 86 regional point to point connections created by Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline and the UK’s Number One Domestic carrier, as it becomes the first ever independent carrier in the UK to create a regional network hub from where passengers will have an additional weekday choice of 86 improved connections through Manchester International Airport.
Flybe ups capacity on key Glasgow route with extra 70k seats
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline and the UK’s Number One Domestic carrier, has Increased capacity on one of its key routes from Glasgow International Airport, namely its popular three times a day weekday service to Birmingham, and has based one of its state-of-the-art Embraer 195 jet aircraft at the airport for the first time to facilitate this upgrade.
Flybe announces new route from Stockholm Bromma to Oslo
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced today a third brand new route in its fast-expanding schedule from Stockholm Bromma airport with a convenient and affordable choice of 22 flights a week to Oslo from Wednesday, May 2nd. One way fares start from 359 SEK (298 NOK), including taxes and charges, and seats are available for booking now at www.flybe.com or with preferred travel agents.
Flybe statement on Thames Estuary airport plans
Flybe believes strongly that any new airport must be a national resource, guaranteeing access for all UK regions to an international hub, thereby maximising the economic potential of the whole of the UK
Flybe takes delivery of second flight simulator
Flybe has taken delivery of its second full flight simulator that enables its Training Academy in Exeter to offer a full range of pilot training, including recurrent and type training, for both the Bombardier Q400 and the Embraer 170/190 family of aircraft.
Flybe issues profit warning
Flybe has issued a profit warning which it has attributed to a drop in demand for domestic flights in the UK, according to reports.
Flybe partners with Airdat to provide real time weather forecasting
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline and AirDat LLC, a private US-based weather forecaster, today announced a partnership to provide real-time metrological data for Europe directly from Flybe’s 83-strong fleet of aircraft.