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flybe NewsFlybe joins ARC
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe (BE/267) has joined ARC as a participating carrier effective with sales on October 11, 2010 (PED 10/17/10). Kent International Airport: Manchester from Manston in just seventy minutes
UNITED KINGDOM : Miles better - new air link to Manchester beats road and rail! Flybe welcomes BAA union agreement
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, Europe’s biggest European regional airline today welcomed the news that BAA and Unite had come to an agreement that removes the threat of strike action during the busy summer period. Flybe honours its 10-millionth passenger out of Southampton Airport
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe this morning honoured the 10-millionth passenger to use its extensive route network to and from Southampton International Airport with a presentation to Bournemouth resident, Janet Cauchi, who returned from Edinburgh. Flybe to launch its new jet aircraft on popular Guernsey route in spring 2011
UNITED KINGDOM : Islanders will be first to benefit next year as Europe’s largest regional airline flies new E-175 jet on upgraded London Gatwick lifeline service Embraer and Flybe sign an order for up to US$ 5.0 billion
UNITED KINGDOM : Embraer and Flybe, one of Europe’s leading low-cost and regional airlines, signed a contract for the sale of 35 EMBRAER 175 jets, today, at the 47th Farnborough International Airshow, in England. Flybe’s new Scottish route gives Kent opportunity to capitalise!
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, the UK’s Number One Domestic airline, today operated its first flight from Manston to Edinburgh that, with a suitably Scottish send-off, also marked the return of daily scheduled passenger services from Kent International Airport. Flybe confirms additional capacity in response to second round of BA industrial action
UNITED KINGDOM : UK's Number One Domestic Airline increases seats at London Gatwick, Newcastle, Southampton, Jersey, Aberdeen, Frankfurt, Birmingham, Manchester, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Dusseldorf to keep Britain on the Move Flybe announces first ever Bournemouth route
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline to fly brand new regional route from Manchester Flybe still keeping Britain on the move with weekend seat sale
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline takes up to 25% off flights, hotels and car hire Flybe opens convenient new link between Guernsey and Newcastle
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline offers Islanders new summer route to vibrant North East destination Flybe adds hot new Summer route to Perpignan from Birmingham
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline offers affordable travel to South of France Flybe shows commitment to Birmingham by upping Scottish flights
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announces that - following the apparent withdrawal from January 29th of winter services between Birmingham and Glasgow by low cost carrier bmibaby - it has significantly increased frequency on this key route to cover the resulting shortfall with seats available now for booking at www.flybe.com. Flybe closes leasing transaction with Nordic Aviation Capital for 4 aircraft
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has closed a sale and lease back transaction with Nordic Aviation Capital of Denmark for four environmentally efficient Bombardier Q400 aircraft recently delivered new. The value of the transaction is approximately $100-million at list prices and senior debt was provided by Export Development Canada. Flybe passengers benefit with new Virgin Atlantic through-check service
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline enhances customer service to streamline connecting flight experience Flybe announces new summer 2010 route from Humberside
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline launches first ever scheduled service to Malaga from Humberside Airport Flybe increases capacity on more flights to help move Eurostar passengers
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, the UK's biggest domestic airline and one of Europe's largest regional airlines, has today due to strengthening demand - further increased capacity on its services to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle to assist stranded Eurostar passengers between now and Christmas. Flybe adds capacity to assist Christmas/New Year travel plans
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline announces additional flights between London Gatwick and Jersey for the festive season Flybe announces 16 additional brand new routes in 2010 sizzling summer schedule
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline operating 3,738 summer flights a week serving key airports. Building begins on Flybe’s GBP24-million Training Academy
UNITED KINGDOM : Aviation Minister visits leading regional airline to cut first turf. Flybe launches its first ever German route from Exeter
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has added another brand new route to and from Exeter, this time for its first ever service to Germany from the SW base, namely a three times weekly summer service to Hannover that gives travellers even more options for affordable European getaways. Glasgow Prestwick Airport announces new jersey route with C.I. Travel And flybe
UNITED KINGDOM : Glasgow Prestwick Airport is delighted today (3 December) to announce a new direct route to Jersey next summer. Flybe extends "just pay taxes & charges" winter bargain seat sale
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline extends seasonal seat sale to 15 top destinations. Flybe dashes ahead with new pilot recruitment
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading regional airline signs on 16 new pilots fresh from leading flight school. Flybe Aviation Services makes debut at MRO Europe
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe Aviation Services joins high fliers at MRO Europe 2009 exhibition debut Flybe: up to 50% off seat sale starts this weekend
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline and the UK’s number one domestic carrier, is launching a bargain five day seat sale this weekend with up to 50% slashed off the price of selected flights for bookings made between Friday 25-Sep and Wednesday 30-Sep. Flybe announces more 2010 early Summer routes for Leeds Bradford
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has now put on sale its complete new early 2010 summer schedule that features a total 130 flights a week from Leeds Bradford including services to Aberdeen, Belfast City, Exeter and Southampton. These include the 36 flights to and from the airport each week to London Gatwick announced last month, key amongst which is its convenient new early morning departure. Flybe receives LSC funding for new Training Academy
UNITED KINGDOM : It’s a ‘go’ for new Flybe Training Academy. Leeds Bradford Airport and Flybe launch joint campaign to simulate business travel
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, Europe’s leading regional airline, and Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) launched (22-Jun-2009) a campaign to encourage businesses to keep moving during these tough economic times by going head to head on plane versus train fares and slashing travel prices to the Capital. Düsseldorf Airport holds highest number of British Destinations
UNITED KINGDOM : As from June, three times a day to London-Gatwick with Flybe; Düsseldorf is Germany's airport with the highest number of British destinations. A partir de junio, y con una frecuencia de tres veces al día, el Aeropuerto de Dusseldorf ofrecerá vuelos a London-Gatwick con Flybe. Se trata del aeropuerto alemán con mayor número de vuelos al Reino Unido. Flybe disappointed in Alastair Darling’s failure to postpone Air Passenger Duty tax rises
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe reacted with extreme disappointment at Alastair Darling’s failure to postpone the latest round of Air Passenger Duty tax rises in November. Flybe launches new Gatwick service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, announces (21-Apr-09) some great news for Yorkshire and the North with the launch of a new three times daily service from Leeds Bradford to London Gatwick Flybe, la mayor aerolínea regional de Europa, acaba de anunciar (21 Abr 09) tres nuevos vuelos diarios desde Leeds Bradford a Londres Gatwick. Flybe takes delivery of its 50th Bombardier Aerospace Q400 airliner
UNITED KINGDOM : Bombardier Aerospace announced (20-Apr-09) that UK airline Flybe has taken delivery of its 50th Q400 airliner. The aircraft is equipped with the 1,000th installation of Ultra Electronics’ Active Noise Control (ANC) system which is called the Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS) system on Q400 and other Bombardier Q-Series aircraft. Flybe and Loganair launch Cardiff-Granite City services
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe franchise partner Loganair has launched the first ever non-stop flight between Cardiff and the Granite City. Flybe introduces new services and increased frequencies under its Summer schedule
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe commenced its Summer schedule on 29-Mar-09, operating 187 routes, including 12 new services. In line with its expansion plan, the LCC has increased its Summer capacity by 8% year-on-year. According to the carrier, services have been scheduled to cater for those taking short and weekend breaks. Flybe reveals huge succes of London Gatwick-Newquay service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe: gran existo en la ruta London Gatwick-Newquay Flybe revealed (06-Apr-09) that its new service from London Gatwick to Newquay has been huge success. Its popularity, by providing the only direct service between the South West and the UK Capital, has not only led to the airline securing an impressive 56% market share after just a month but also towards the incredible 83% overall rise in passengers between the two destinations! Flybe announces expansion of services
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (06-Apr-09) a major expansion of its services with the news that London Gatwick is to become its 14th base as a result of its new Dusseldorf service. Flybe launches 2009 summer schedule
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, Europe's regional airline, will start operating its 2009 Summer schedule on 29-Mar-09 which sees the airline flying 187 summer routes over the coming summer season that includes 12 new routes. To celebrate its new programme taking to the skies, Flybe is offering discounts of up to 50% on some of its best UK and European destinations on selected flights booked this weekend. Flybe and Swissport increase relationship with three contracts for ground handling
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe y Swissport refuerzan sus relaciones con tres contratos de handling Flybe announced (31-Mar-09) it is to increase its relationship with Swissport, with the award of three contracts for full ground handling. Flybe welcomes announcement decision on liberalising route licensing
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, wholeheartedly welcomed (30-Mar-09) the announcement by the Department of Commerce and Employment to accept the recommendations of the Office of Utility Regulation (OUR) report into the liberalisation of air route licensing. Flybe and Travelport GDS sign full content agreement
UNITED KINGDOM : Travelport GDS has announced (27-Feb-09) a new multi-year, full content agreement with Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, to provide all Travelport GDS-connected travel agents worldwide with access to the airline’s fares and inventory, including its lowest web only fares. Flybe offers ‘Just Pay Charges and Taxes’ on new London Gatwick service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe is celebrating its successful weekend launch of the South West’s only non-stop route to London Gatwick and as added thanks to its passengers for making the route a success, Flybe announced a Just Pay Charges and Taxes offer for booking through 04-Mar-09 for travel between 01-Apr-09 and 30-Jun-09. Flybe reports strong UK sales from London Fashion Week
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe is reporting strong sales on all the routes it operates to the UK capital during London Fashion Week. With 44% more flights available than this time last year with the addition of three new routes into London from Aberdeen, Newcastle and Newquay, the airline can now offer up to 64 flights a week on eight routes that also include Belfast, the Channel Islands, Inverness and the Isle of Man. Flybe launches 10 day promotion
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe launched (05-Feb-09) a 10-day promotion. Each day for 10 days, from 05-Feb-09, visitors to the airline’s website will be able to check out the Half Price destinations offered for booking with 50% off selected fares from GBP11 one way including taxes and charges, available for 24 hours only. Flybe offers passengers free access to Executive Lounge at London Gatwick
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe offering passengers booking day return flights between 26-Jan-09 and 06-Feb-09 on its new London Gatwick to Newquay service, free access to its Executive Lounge at London Gatwick airport. Flybe increases frequency on London Gatwick service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe is adding a sixth daily flight on its Guernsey to London Gatwick service. The extra flight will begin on 09-Jun-09. Mike Rutter, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer says: “Flybe’s established services to and from the Channel Islands are a testament to the reliable and affordable model that has made us the Channel Islands’ most successful airline. Flybe launches sale
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe launched a sale by slashing a number of fares by up to 50% on the quarter of a million seats on sale for travel to and from Scotland between 01-Mar-09 to 31-May-09 Flybe reports increase in website traffic despite industry slowdown
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe reported (21-Jan-09) a year on year increase in traffic to its website, www.flybe.com, over the first two weeks of January, despite recent data indicating the industry is experiencing a 42% slowdown overall in online flight searches. Flybe launches promotion
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (09-Jan-09) a ‘Just Pay Taxes & Charges’ promotion on a number of routes across its network to a range of destinations across the UK. The four-day only sale runs from 09-Jan-09 to midnight on 12-Jan-09 for travel between 30-Jan-09 and 08-Apr-09 and all passengers have to pay for their ticket are the taxes and airport charges. Flybe to expand services for Summer 2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (18-Dec-08) the launch of yet another brand new route for Summer 2009, namely between the Island and London Luton, as well as the reintroduction of its Jersey to Southend service. flybe - bookings on all routes strong despite economic slowdown
UNITED KINGDOM : Bookings on all routes across the Flybe network are extremely strong despite the current economic turndown and, with last-minute bookings still pouring in, the airline is well on the way to record a 14% overall increase in passenger numbers over the two week festive season compared with the same period last year. flybe to launch New Jersey-Humberside services
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (17-Dec-08) another new Summer route to Jersey from Humberside. It is available for booking from GBP59.99 one way including taxes and charges, for Saturday travel between 02-May-09 and 19-Sep-09. Flybe launches Summer schedule
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (02-Dec-08) the second phase of its Summer schedule for 2009 which sees the carrier offering travellers access to 181 routes nationally for Summer 09, including six routes from the Highlands base. Flybe welcomes increased air passenger tax
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has responded to the Chancellor’s announcement of increased Air Passenger Duty as follows: Jim French, Flybe’s Chairman and Chief Executive said: Flybe signs new foreign exchange service deal with TMS
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has signed a new foreign exchange service deal with Cornwall-based Travel Money Services (TMS) from Hayle, further committing its support to the continued success and growth of the South West economy. Flybe increases capacity on Manchester-Paris Charles de Gaulle services
UNITED KINGDOM : Due to unprecedented demand Flybe has responded (13-Nov-08) to the upcoming strike by Air France pilots by increasing capacity on two of its Manchester-Paris Charles de Gaulle flights. Flybe to make final 146 flight
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe is to mark the passing of an era on 26-Oct-08 by offering passengers the opportunity to fly on its very last BAe 146 flight when the aircraft makes its final positioning flight from Guernsey to Exeter. Not only will this be Flybe’s last 146 flight but the end of what is currently the only scheduled jet service operating to and from the island. Flybe announces early selection of 2009 Summer routes
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (07-Oct-08) the early release of a selection of routes to be featured in its 2009 Summer Schedule. It includes the launch of two new routes from Southampto with 376 flights a week to London Gatwick from seven UK regional airports. Flybe welcomes CAA call for BAA break up
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe welcomes the repeated call for the break-up of airport operator BAA following the ‘strong support’ for the move highlighted in the Civil Aviation Authority‘s response to the Competition Commission’s provisional findings. Embraer names Flybe as authorised service center
UNITED KINGDOM : Embraer and Flybe Aviation Services signed a five-year contract, naming the regional aircraft maintenance company as an authorised service center for the ERJ 145 and E-Jets families. Flybe statement on sale of London Gatwick
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe welcomes the announcement by Ferrovial that they intend to sell London Gatwick airport. Flybe offers limited-time ticket deal to Zoom passengers
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has once again come to the rescue of stranded passengers, this time to those needing to change their travel plans following Zoom Airlines’ announcement that it had suspended operations with immediate effect. Flybe reports unprecedented last minute demand for flights to Spain and France
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe is reporting an unprecedented last minute demand for flights to Spain and France. Sales to both countries over the upcoming Bank Holiday are 10% up on last year as desperate bedraggled Brits determine to escape to enjoy some fun in some summer sun. Flybe welcomes Competition Commission findings on BAA breakup
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has welcomed the provisional findings contained in the Competition Commission’s preliminary report on the suggested break-up of BAAs near monopoly of UK airport ownership. Flybe's new web services option to support online retailers
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, announces it is creating an XML-based web services option that will allow third parties to directly access its pricing and booking engine without the need for them to resort to so-called ‘screen-scraping’ activity. Flybe’s advance bookings for Aug-08 bank holiday already up
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe reports that on the back of an 11% increase in passenger numbers forecast for this summer over 2007, advance bookings for the Aug-08 Bank Holiday weekend are already up on last year. Flybe Chief Commercial Officer sets record straight on industry challenges
UNITED KINGDOM : The industry is facing a triple whammy of record fuel prices (aviation jet fuel has increased 100% in price in 9 months), decreasing consumer demand for discretionary leisure travel and increasing government taxation. Flybe celebrates millions of Rewards4all
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe reports that the first 12 months of its generous Rewards4all frequent flier programme has proved a resounding success; with over two million reward points awarded, over 6,000 free flights redeemed and in excess of 2,000 Premier Cards already issued for year-long access to Flybe’s Executive Lounges. Flybe brings in larger aircraft to help travellers beat Lufthansa cancellations
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has responded to the upcoming strike by Lufthansa staff by increasing capacity on a number of crucial UK-German routes. Flybe implements new Interline e ticket partnership with Hahn Air
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced it has implemented a new Interline e ticket partnership with Hahn Air that, with immediate effect, will enable travel agents to issue interline itineraries with Flybe and numerous other Hahn Air partners worldwide and gives Flybe BSP access in 106 countries for interline point to point ticketing. Flybe connections' creates 117 new route options across expanded network
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has created an additional 117 new connecting flights for Flybe passengers with the launch of Flybe Connections. Flybe unveils Kevin Keegan aircraft
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced the launch of its G-KKEV registered aircraft, ‘Kevin Keegan’, a uniquely branded Bombardier Q400 named in honour of the Newcastle United manager. Flybe announces 7.5 million seat sale
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe launched its 2008/9 winter schedule and celebrates its position as the UKs number 1 UK regional airline. Loganair Flybe franchise tickets go on Sale
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe launches its 2008/9 winter schedule which includes 25 routes to be operated for the first time under Flybe colours, the result of its agreement with Loganair, Flybe’s franchise partner. Flybe announces another route cancellation
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe is to stop operating yet another of its routes due to concern over the rising cost of fuel, the Irish News reports. Flybe doubles capacity on new Inverness routes
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announces it is upgrading the aircraft used on its Inverness to Southampton and Manchester routes to a 78-seat state-of-the art Bombardier Q400, effectively doubling seat capacity. Flybe records 25% increase in demand for Jersey-London Gatwick service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe reported unprecedented demand for seats on its Jersey-London Gatwick service with advanced Summer seat sales having increased by 25% over 2007. Flybe announces three new key Interline partnerships
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced it has implemented a further three new Interline e-ticket partnerships, namely with Korean Air, US Airways and Singapore Airlines. It brings the total of Flybe's Interline e-ticket partners to 11, including American Airlines, British Airways, bmi, Brussels Airlines, Emirates, Northwest, TAP and Virgin Atlantic. Flybe to add flights to Isle of Man-Manchester route
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced plans to add “a minimum of two extra return flights” on the Isle of Man-Manchester route to accommodate increased traffic expected for the Isle of Man motorcycle races, held between 24-May-08 and 07-Jun-08. Flybe adds two extra services to accommodate TT fans
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced it is adding a minimum of two extra return flights on its popular Isle of Man to Manchester route. These, added to Flybe’s existing schedule of up to five a day, will give TT fans extra opportunities to attend the famous Isle of Man motorcycle races, being held between 24-May-08 and 07-June-08. Flybe ceases operations from Galway Airport
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced it has ceased operations from Galway Airport, leaving Aer Arann as the only carrier operating from the airport (BizWorld, 12-May-08). ‘Gers european success reflected in Flybe ticket sales
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe reported that ticket sales, particularly on its Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast to Manchester services between 12-May-08 and 14-May-08 are up by over 50% compared to the same period last year. Flybe is attributing the substantial surge in demand to Glasgow Rangers’ success in the UEFA Cup this season. Excited ‘Gers fans are snapping up their tickets to arrive in Manchester as much as two days before the final takes place at the City of Manchester Stadium against Russian club, Zenit St Petersburg. Flybe Announces Extension of its Birmingham to Isle of Man service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced the extension of its double-daily Birmingham Isle of Man service through the 2008/9 Winter Season following the enormous success enjoyed since tickets went on sale at the end of Nov-07. Hot demand for UK destinations - Flybe
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe reports that Britain remains the top destination choice for UK travellers looking for affordable short breaks, confirming passenger numbers are up 19.5% over the 2007 holiday period. The airline is gearing up for a busy Bank Holiday weekend, the most popular route being between Belfast City and Manchester. Flybe calls for break up of BAA after publication of Competition Commission report
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe repeated its call for the break-up of airport operator BAA. In its ‘emerging thinking' report into its 'BAA Airports Market Investigation’, the Competition Commission were withering in their criticism of the Ferrovial-owned airport operator, stating that ‘common ownership adversely affect competition’. Flybe to launch year-round Guernsey-Paris route launched
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe is following up the launch of its 2008 Summer Schedule with a new year-round, four times a week route from Guernsey to the French capital city of Paris, effective 11-Jul-08. Flybe offers Rewards4all passengers double points on London Gatwick services
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced it is offering Rewards4all passengers double points on all flights booked on or before 14-Apr-08 for services to or from London Gatwick in Apr-08 and May-08. Flybe launches its Summer Schedule
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe launched its first service of the Summer Schedule, bringing 34 new routes to UK travellers. Flybe’s Summer Schedule includes two new Loganair routes from Dundee to Birmingham and Belfast, as well as two new year round routes from Jersey to Paris Charles de Gaulle and Dublin to Guernsey. Flybe launches new Guernsey-Dublin service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced plans to launch a new, three times a week non-stop Guernsey-Dublin service commencing 07-Jun-08. Flybe expands summer schedule
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced the addition of three new routes from Jersey to its expanded summer schedule, including a six days a week service to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, effective 28-Apr-08. Flybe will also add two new weekly services to the Isle of Man and Newquay, effective from 24-May-08. Flybe increases frequency on Aberdeen to Gatwick route
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced it is increasing frequency on its Aberdeen to London Gatwick route. The increase in service will see extra capacity added to the Saturday and Sunday summer schedules with an extra flight on each day. Flybe franchisee launches new routes to Dundee
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced, Loganair, its recent franchisee, will launch two new routes to Dundee. Under the franchise agreement, an additional base has been created at Dundee City Airport. Loganair will launch a daily service from Belfast to Dundee City, as well as a four times weekly service from Birmingham to Dundee City. Flybe calls for an end to state ownership
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe has called for an end to state ownership of Aurigny and the retention of a licensing regime. Flybe to increase frequency on Southampton-Bergerac service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced plans to increase the frequency of its Southampton-Bergerac service. Flybe airs TV commercials
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe commenced airing its new TV sponsorship commercials in the South West ITV, UTV in Northern Ireland, ITV Scotland and Channel Island TV. Flybe to commence a new route from Jersey to Nice
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced plans to commence a new route to Nice from Jersey, making it the first direct scheduled service between Jersey and Nice. Flybe to increase frequencies from the Isle of Man
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced the introduction of two additional services on its popular Isle of Man routes to both Manchester and Liverpool. The extra services will increase the frequency to Manchester to five times daily and Liverpool to four times daily, and is a response to unprecedented demand on the routes. Treasury Select Committee recommends airlines adopt eco-labelling system
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe welcomed the recommendation of the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee, which called upon all UK airlines to introduce ecolabels to their aircraft. In its report examining the Treasury implications of the Stern Report, the Committee highlighted the Flybe ecolabel initiative and recommended that “airlines adopt a system of eco-labelling, so that consumers can compare the environmental footprint of each airline when purchasing their tickets”. Flybe announces three new routes from Newcastle
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced plans to introduce three new routes from Newcastle: a three times weekly Newcastle-London Gatwick service (from 30-Mar-08); a six times weekly Newcastle-Aberdeen service (from 30-Mar-08) and a weekly Newcastle-Aberdeen service (effective 24-May-08). Flybe signs franchise agreement with Loganair
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced it has signed a landmark franchise agreement with Loganair, a Scottish regional airline, that will see it take to the skies in Flybe colours on 26-Oct-08 at the start of the IATA 2008 Winter Season. As a result of the agreement - that becomes effective once Loganair’s current agreement operating as a British Airways franchisee ends on 25-Oct-08 - 3.2 million seats for flights with Flybe flight numbers will go on sale in Jun-08. Flybe introduces Aberdeen-London Gatwick service
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced plans to launch a new three times daily service from Aberdeen to London Gatwick, from 30-Mar-08. Flybe has been in talks with Aberdeen Airport since BA announced it was withdrawing from the service last year. Flybe’s new credit card takes off
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe stated applications for its new Spend & Fly credit card have been “extremely robust” with the first cards being issued this month. Another new flybe route from Jersey for Summer 2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced a further expansion of its Summer service out of Jersey with a three times weekly route to Cardiff. The new service will be operating twice weekly from 17-Mar-08, and three times weekly between 24-May-08 and 27-Sep-08. Flybe records best punctuality figures for Jan-07 to Sep-07 on London-Jersey route
UNITED KINGDOM : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Flybe stated it has outperformed competitor carriers and is the most punctual airline operating services between Jersey and London airports. Flybe announces Summer 2008 schedule with 23 new routes
UNITED KINGDOM : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Flybe launched its complete Summer 2008 schedule on 27-Nov-07, with the schedule offering 23 new routes across the UK and Europe. Flybe announces two new routes from Jersey as part of 2008 Summer schedule
UNITED KINGDOM : (CAPA FREE) Flybe announced the early release of two new routes from Jersey to Aberdeen and Doncaster/Sheffield, as part of its Summer 2008 timetable. Both services will be operated weekly from 30-Mar-08. Flybe may float in late 2008/early 2009; well placed to make acquisitions
UNITED KINGDOM : (XFN Asia) Privately owned regional airline, Flybe, said it was well placed to make acquisitions and could float on the market in a year or more's time, although it plans to complete its restructuring and fleet renewal programme first. Flybe increases frequency to Jersey
UNITED KINGDOM : (CAPA) Flybe announced the introduction of two additional services during peak commuter travel times on its popular Jersey to London Gatwick route that will boost its daily return service on this key route to six a day. Flybe is also adding an extra Saturday service. Flybe, Exeter college and Exeter University agree multi-million pound partnership for new training academy
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, Europes largest regional airline, announced the appointment of Exeter College as its lead academic partner - in collaboration with Exeter University - for its new Training Academy, due to open in 2009. Flybe launches wine club for passengers
UNITED KINGDOM : (CAPA) Flybe launched a new service and website, Flybe Wines, in conjunction with Wines4business, which will enable passengers to join an online wine club. Flybe launches weekly services to Geneva
UNITED KINGDOM : (CAPA) Flybe announced plans to operate one weekly service to Geneva from Newquay Cornwall Airport this Winter. The service will operate each Saturday from 02-Feb-08 to 29-Mar-08. Flybe to launch Paris and Amsterdam services from Inverness
UNITED KINGDOM : (CAPA) Flybe announced plans to launch new routes from Inverness to Paris and Amsterdam in Sep-07, following the implementation of domestic services from Inverness to Manchester, Birmingham and Southampton. Flybe launches worlds first aircraft eco-labelling scheme
UNITED KINGDOM : (CAPA) Flybe has become (04-Jun-07) the first airline in the world to introduce an aircraft eco-labelling scheme, in response to the Stern Reports call for labelling to help consumers and businesses make sound decisions. Flybe orders 15 more Q400s
UNITED KINGDOM : Bombardier Aerospace announced that Exeter, England-based Flybe has signed a contract to acquire 15 additional Bombardier Q400 turboprops. In addition, Flybe has taken options on 15 Q400 aircraft. Flybe backs local start up Aviotech, creating new jobs for the Isle Of Man
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe, Europes leading low cost airline, today announces its support and backing of local start up company, Aviotech, which will provide immediate employment for 25 ex-BA Connect staff on the Isle of Man. Flybe rejects call for the health warning to be placed on airlines but announces is ready to launch an environmental labelling scheme in May
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe emphatically denies calls by the IPPR to introduce cigarette-style advertising health warnings on aviation. Flybe.com is best airline website! Wanderlust Travel Awards 2007 places Flybe.com above all other airline websites
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe.com, the website for Flybe, one of Europes leading low-cost airlines, has been honoured by Wanderlust magazine in its 2007 Travel Awards, with Flybe placed above any other airline making it the best airline website in the UK. Flybe gets green light for BA Connect acquisition
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe received UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) approval for its proposed acquisition of BA Connect, the regional carrier operated by British Airways. Flybe launches new brand 'Flybecruise' in exclusive deal with Voyana!
UNITED KINGDOM : 22 January 2007 Flybe, one of Europes leading low-cost airlines, today announces an exclusive deal with Voyana Ltd, one of the top providers of cruises in the UK and Europe, to launch a new brand Flybe Cruise, with the objective of becoming one of the largest suppliers of UK to UK cruisers to the British and, in time, European public. The two-year, six-figure deal goes live at www.Flybecruise.com by 22 January 2007. Flybe announces 13 new routes
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (28-Nov-06) the second phase of its expanded Summer schedule for 2007, planning to launch 13 new domestic and European routes, continuing its growth in France and commencing operations to Croatia. Focus: Advancing by leaps and bounds:Flybe purchases BA Connect
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe reached in-principle agreement (03-Nov-06) to purchase British Airways regional subsidiary, BA Connect, in a move that will significantly increase Flybes route network both Flybe launches check-in text
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (02-Nov-06) plans to implement a text message check-in service, one of a series of measures the carrier has adopted to encourage passengers to avoid manual check-in at manned locations. FlyBe awards three-year cargo handling contract
UNITED KINGDOM : FlyBe awarded (31-Oct-06) a three-year cargo handling contract to Penauille Servisair Cargo Flybe voices concerned over Exeter airport bid
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe expressed (18-Oct-06) concerns that Devon County Council appointed Regional and City Airports (RCA) a joint venture between Balfour Beatty Capital and London City Airport, Flybe signs aircraft branding agreement with gaming company.
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe signed (10-Jun-06) an ambient media agreement with MANSION.com, an online gaming website, to brand a BAe 146. Flybe launches online check-in
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (10-May-06) the introduction of a new online check-in facility Q-Buster Flybe opens MRO hangar to services regional aircraft.
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe opened (04-May-06) a new GBP12 million hanger at Exeter International Airport, the only dedicated regional aircraft MRO facility in the UK, |
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