Flybe News
Flybe sees passenger revenues increase for third quarter
Regional carrier Flybe has recorded 8.5 per cent growth in passenger revenue to £159 million, for the three months ending January 31st. The news comes as the airline also saw a 4.2 per cent reduction in seat capacity to three million over the period.
Flybe launches new ‘Close to You’ brand overhaul
Flybe is starting the new year with a brand refresh to better reflect the extent of its local presence. Operating more UK domestic flights than any other airline, Flybe is literally ‘Close to You’, not only in the UK but across its mainland European network.
Flybe extends Manchester-Luxembourg route into next summer
Flybe has today announced it will continue to operate its Manchester to Luxembourg service as part of its 2018 summer schedule. The evening flights will operate up to six times and are currently available to book through to July 1st.
Oman Air signs through fare partnership with Flybe
It is now possible to fly from the Isle of Man, and seven other regional airports, to Oman, thanks to Oman Air and Flybe’s new through fares.
Flybe profits fall as costs mount
Flybe has seen adjusted profit before tax reduced to £8.4 million for the first half of financial 2017-18. The fall is largely due to the previously announced one-off onerous IT contract provision and the impact of increased aircraft maintenance costs, the carrier said.
Kinnear to join Flybe as chief commercial officer in January
Flybe has announced Roy Kinnear will be joining the company as its new chief commercial officer from January 2018. In his new role, he will report directly to Flybe chief executive and be a member of Flybe’s executive committee.
Flybe issues new profit warning as costs rise
Flybe has said, following a detailed review of aircraft maintenance, it has incurred higher than expected related costs in the first half of financial 2017.
Flybe launches new Palma de Mallorca connection out of Doncaster Sheffield
Flybe has started operating its brand new summer sun route between Doncaster Sheffield airport and Palma de Mallorca. Palma is the capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca and offers a great variety of resorts to suit all tastes plus, of course, delivering lots of sunshine.
Flybe launches new year-round service to Hamburg
Flybe has celebrated the launch of its brand new all-year-round service between Birmingham and Hamburg. The flight becomes the only direct service connecting the UK and Germany’s ‘second cities’, with a choice of up to four flights a week.
Flybe sees profits fall following over expansion
Regional airline Flybe has reported pre-tax losses of £19.9 million for the financial year to March 31st. The news comes despite revenues rising 13.4 per cent to £707 million.
New communications director for Flybe
Flybe has announced the appointment of Simon McNamara as its new director of communications reporting direct to chief executive, Christine Ourmieres-Widener.
Flybe adds new Hamburg route from Birmingham
Flybe has added a brand new year-round route to Hamburg from Birmingham, that will start on 10th July and operate a choice of up to four flights a week, with additional frequency being added for the upcoming winter programme.