Flybe News
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.
Flybe expands summer schedule from Heathrow
Regional carrier Flybe has today added new departures from London Heathrow to Edinburgh and Guernsey to its summer schedule
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
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.
Flybe sells Gatwick slots as 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.