The sky’s the limit with Flybe’s new winter schedule

Domestic low-cost carrier Flybe has just announced its winter schedule which will offer travellers a plethora of cheap flights to more than 140 routes including popular winter sun and ski destinations in Europe.

However travellers looking for a bargain this winter should start thinking about booking soon since these low fares won’t be around for long.

Flybe in new drive to woo business travellers

Flybe has launched a new campaign aimed at coaxing business travellers back to the skies.

The low-cost carrier is promoting its initiative under the strapline "Business is better face to face" – closely mirroring a parallel campaign spearheaded by British Airways.

Flybe unveils second phase of summer timetable

Domestic carrier Flybe has unveiled the second phase of its summer 2010 flight programme, releasing more than 300,000 low-cost seats.

One-way fares start from just £29.99, including taxes, with several popular French destinations featuring alongside Flybe's standard UK routes.

Flybe unveils part of summer 2010 schedule

Domestic low-cost carrier Flybe has begun taking bookings on a number of services in its newly unveiled summer 2010 route timetable.

The airline's updated schedule includes some 466 cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport, including a host of routes within the UK and Ireland.

Flybe nabs top spot at Cardiff Airport

Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, has become the dominant carrier at Cardiff Airport after knocking rival no-frills airline bmibaby off the top spot.

Just over a year after establishing its base at Cardiff, the low-cost carrier now operates 122 flights per week to and from the Welsh gateway – ten more than bmibaby.

New Gatwick to Dusseldorf service takes off

Low-cost carrier Flybe has begun operating a brand new connection between London Gatwick Airport and the German city of Dusseldorf.

The service will be operated three times a day on weekdays, daily on Saturdays, and twice daily on Sundays. Fares start from £34.99 one-way, including taxes.

Flybe boosts Edinburgh to Shetland service

Low-cost carrier Flybe will boost the number of daily flights it operates between Edinburgh Airport and Shetland, The Scotsman reports.

The addition of the extra service, to be run by Glasgow-based partner Loganair, brings the number of daily Shetland flights from Scotland's capital to three.

Loganair to stop flying from Blackpool to Belfast and Isle of Man

Loganair (website: www.loganair.co.uk) has announced that it will stop flying from Blackpool to Belfast City Airport and Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man next month.

Sunday, July 12, will be the last day of service on both routes.

Flybe to fill void on London-Leeds Bradford route

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Flights between London and Leeds-Bradford Airport are to resume.

Flybe, the regional airline, has announced that it will begin servicing the route that bmi decided to abandon earlier in the year.

As reported by Cheapflights on February 20, bmi said it would cease flying from London Heathrow to the north of England airport at the end of March. The airline said a decline in demand and higher-than-inflation cost increases at Heathrow meant the routes from Leeds-Bradford had become unsustainable.

Flybe continues daily sales

Flybe is continuing its ten-day destination sale, which offers passengers the opportunity to book a fare to a specific location for half the original price.

Europe's largest independent regional airline is now on the sixth day of the sale and has reduced fares on its Manchester Airport and Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport route.

Flybe offers passengers VIP treatment

Flybe is offering passengers departing from Newquay Airport on services to London Gatwick Airport free access to its executive lounge.

The regional airline has unveiled the offer for travel on the three-times daily route between February 15 and October 12, 2009.

Travellers with access to the lounge will benefit from free Wi-Fi, refreshments and newspapers for no additional cost.

Flybe extends Guernsey service

Flybe has announced that it will begin operating an additional sixth service on its London Gatwick Airport to Guernsey Airport schedule.

The British regional airline has disclosed that from June 9, passengers will be able to take advantage of an afternoon flight to the island in the English Channel, which departs London's second busiest airport at 3.30pm and arrives in Guernsey at 4.30pm.

Flybe offers free insurance

Flybe has announced that it will offer passengers free redundancy cancellation insurance throughout January.

Europe's largest regional airline has disclosed that its "Book with Confidence" guarantee will provide travellers, departing before October 24, with fully covered insurance if redundancy requires them to cancel their booking.

Flybe unveils Jersey route

Low-cost airline flybe has announced that it will begin a new service to Jersey Airport, starting next summer.

The airline, which is based at Exeter Airport, has said that it will be operating a new route from Humberside International Airport to Jersey from £59.99 one-way, starting from May 2, 2009.

The service will only run for the summer months and will close on September 19, 2009.

Flybe leaves Norwich

Flybe has announced that it will no longer have any of its planes based at Norwich Airport.

The airline revealed that it will be axing its Norwich to Dublin route from March 2009 and that it will be positioning its aircraft at the "other end" of existing routes around the same period.

This will mean that its daily Norwich to Edinburgh Airport service will begin in the Scottish city and not commence from the Norfolk town until 8.50am.

Flybe unveils summer schedule

Flybe has unveiled its 2009 summer schedule, which includes the introduction of new services to Jersey.

The British airline, which is based at Exeter International Airport, published details of 181 routes that it suggested emphasised its dedication "to providing affordable travel from convenient local bases".

Flybe considers bmi approach

Airline Flybe is in talks to buy bmi regional and bmibaby, according to The Mail on Sunday.

Europe's largest independent regional airline carrier is believed to be in due diligence for the two businesses, which were taken over by Lufthansa last month.

Flybe targets Aberdeen expansion

Flybe has its sights set on adding a further four new routes from Aberdeen Airport, the Press and Journal has reported.

The expansion, which would further cement the low-cost carrier's position at the airport, is believed to involve three additions to domestic schedules and an international route.

Flybe's chief commercial officer, Mike Rutter, confirmed that the operator was looking at possible additions but refused to name any destinations.

Flybe scoops two top awards

Flybe has cemented its position as one of Europe's most successful regional airlines after scooping two prestigious awards last night (November 6).

The British operator was crowned the Best Domestic Airline at the 16th Annual Scottish Passenger Agents Association (SPAA) Travel Awards, as well as the Most Environmentally Responsible Budget Airline at the British Travel Awards.

Flybe earns prestigious environmental award

Flybe has seen off competition from some of the biggest names in the airline industry to snap up a coveted environmental award.

The low-cost business carrier received the prestigious 2008 Brussels Airport Environmental Award, beating off the likes of global names such as BA, American Airlines, Lufthansa and Etihad.

Flybe earns top accolade in Sunday Times list

Flybe has been hailed as the biggest mid-market private company in Britain in The Sunday Times’ HSBC Top Track 250 league table.

The accolade comes as the low-cost carrier continues to defy a wider downturn in the sector by notching up record profits.

Flybe's success has been put down to its unique business model - focusing on corporate-facing no-frills flights - as well as its close attention to passenger satisfaction.

Flybe seeks out namesakes for new route launches

Flybe has launched a nationwide search for the namesakes of two new routes launched in conjunction with Loganair (website: www.loganair.co.uk).

The low-cost carrier is hoping to find at least one person called Ben Becula or Kirk Wall to celebrate the launch of the first official flight by its new franchise partner, Loganair.

In lieu of a direct match, the carrier says it still wants to hear from people whose names mirror any of the other routes it operates out of Glasgow Airport.

Flybe expands summer 2009 route network

Flybe has unveiled several additions to its summer 2009 timetable.

The low-cost carrier is to open up new connections between Southampton Airport and the Adriatic resorts of Split and Dubrovnik.

It will also boost frequencies on its route from London Gatwick to the Isle of Man, raising the number of weekly flights to 50.

Stansted puts spanner in works of Flybe expansion

Flybe has been unable to significantly increase its operations at Norwich Airport due to the lure of London Stansted for local residents. According to the airline's chief operating officer, Mike Rutter, the "shadow of Stansted" is impeding Flybe's ability to win over people within the hour-and-a-half catchment area.

Speaking to The Eastern Daily Press, he went on to say that the low-cost carrier is making plans to capitalise on a predicted spate of bankruptcies in the airline industry.

With Flybe notching up a dramatic 14 per cent rise in profits during the first three months of this financial year, Rutter said the airline is well placed to move in on weaker competition.

Flybe sets the standard for low-cost resilience

Flybe is being hailed as a rare success story in the airline industry after announcing a pre-tax first quarter profit of £35.4 million.

That marks an industry-defying £20 million rise on its profits for 2007 - happier times for most carriers - and flies in the face of a potentially crippling 60 per cent surge in the firm's fuel costs.

Assessing Flybe's victory at weathering this year's downturn - which has so far brought 25 carriers to their knees - The FT said a combination of factors had spelled success for the airline.

Flybe restores axed Manchester connections

Flybe is restoring several routes from Manchester Airport which had been axed following the carrier's takeover of BA Connect in 2007.

After acquiring the loss-making regional arm of British Airways, the no-frills airline promptly withdrew services to the Spanish capital Madrid and the French city of Lyon.

But chief executive Mike Rutter now says conditions are right to reintroduce the connections, which he believes will be profitable despite the challenges facing the industry.

Flybe steps in to assist Zoom passengers

Flybe has announced it is liberalising travel conditions for people affected by the collapse of Zoom Airlines.

Anyone holding an existing Flybe booking that enables them to connect to or from a Zoom flight will now be able to change their itinerary without incurring higher charges.

The carrier is assuring its customers that only standard transfer fees will apply, with any additional costs arising from different airfares being waived.

Flybe reduces Gatwick to Guernsey capacity

Flybe is to reduce the number of seats it offers on flights between London Gatwick Airport and Guernsey.

The low-cost carrier is scaling back its service to the channel island in response to flagging seasonal demand, The Guernsey Press reports.

It will withdraw its BAe 146 jet from the route at the end of October, replacing it with a Dash Q400.

Flybe launches Departure Board utility

Flybe has launched a new utility which is intended to keep the travelling public informed about its latest promotions.

The new facility, dubbed Departure Board, ensures Flybe's customers are up-to-date about the latest special offers by sending them targeted messages based on their preferences.

However, rather than sending such information via email, the low-cost carrier provides tailor-made software that issues notifications directly to passengers' desktops.

Flybe steps in to help Lufthansa passengers

Flybe has increased capacity on its flights to Germany in a bid to curb the impact of a strike by Lufthansa ground and cabin crew.

About 5,000 members of the German carrier's staff have staged an indefinite walkout following a pay dispute - leading to the cancellation of at least 78 flights today (July 30).

In response to the situation, Flybe will now increase the frequency of its German-bound services until the strike ends.

Flybe expands e-ticketing partnership

Flybe has confirmed that it is expanding its interline e-ticketing network by forming a new partnership with German carrier Hahn Air.

The deal - which allows travel agents to issue worldwide itineraries for the low-cost carrier - brings Flybe's total number of partners to 14, including British Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific.

Commenting on the significance of the new agreement, Flybe spokesman Stephen Hobday said that expanding the carrier's global reach would come as welcome news to flyers.

Flybe extends winter schedule into Easter

Flybe has announced that it is extending its winter flight schedule to some of Europe's most popular ski destinations. Read our Ski Travel page for links to all the top destination and some great ski tips.

The low-cost carrier will continue operating flights to Alpine resorts including Verbier, Chamonix, Val D'Isere and Courchevel well into the Easter period, with services departing from six UK bases.

Extended Saturday flights depart from Birmingham, Exeter, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Norwich and Southampton airports, offering people from all over the country the chance to catch the last of the snow.

Flybe ticket booking service made easier

Flybe has launched a new service that will enable passengers to book through tickets on connecting flights across the airline's network.

Its Flybe Connection service allows customers to build an itinerary of individual flights in one ticket booking process, whereby in the past people had to undertake two different transactions.

As an example, passengers travelling between the Isle of Man and Jersey via Gatwick would previously have had to make two bookings, but now they can book with just one transaction from the Isle of Man to Jersey.

Flybe launches through-ticketing service

Flybe has launched a new online service which enables its passengers to place individual bookings for multiple-stop itineraries.

The new through-ticketing facility, dubbed Flybe Connections, allows customers of the low-cost carrier to reserve seats on several flights via a single transaction.

It incorporates services operated by franchise partner Loganair and is intended to streamline the booking process, boosting convenience for transfer passengers and those with onward flights.

Flybe unveils Edinburgh winter schedule

Flybe has unveiled details of its winter flight schedule out of the Scottish capital.

The low-cost carrier will be expanding its operations at Edinburgh Airport following a franchise agreement with Loganair, which came into effect in May.

Its new winter schedule will begin on October 26 and includes UK city destinations such as Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Jersey, Manchester, Norwich and Southampton.

Flybe announces another route cancellation

Flybe is to stop operating yet another of its routes due to concern over the rising cost of fuel, the Irish News reports.

Airline executives have deemed that it no longer makes commercial sense to maintain its Belfast to Paris route, with the average cost of a barrel of oil edging close to the $140 (£70) mark.

Flybe installs self-service kiosks at Cardiff

Flybe has finished installing three new self-service check-in kiosks at Cardiff International Airport.

The low-cost carrier is the first airline to invest in the new queue-busting technology, something that it says demonstrates its firm commitment to customer service at the gateway.

As well as boosting convenience and choice for ticketholders, the new kiosks also offer a more cost-effective way of channelling passengers through terminals, thereby minimising losses arising from delayed flights.

Flybe axes Glasgow to Newquay route

Flybe has confirmed that it is axing its Glasgow to Newquay service in the face of spiralling fuel costs.

Having only launched the route in April, the low-cost carrier now says the final flight will take place on August 2 as part of a cost-cutting exercise to draw back on loss-making services.

It had already scaled back its operations by ceasing to run services from Galway Airport to Belfast, Southampton and Birmingham.

Flybe renews call for break-up of BAA

The chief executive of low-cost carrier Flybe has reignited the debate over whether or not the British Airports Authority (BAA) should be split up to promote competition.

Speaking to Sky News, Jim French alluded to April's report by the Competition Commission which concluded that common ownership of the BAA airports "adversely affects competition" in Scotland and the south-east of England.

"The competition authority could not have been clearer in their guidance," French told the news channel. "They've said 'you have to have competition' - and we support that."

English Riviera guides available on Flybe

Flybe passengers flying in and out of Exeter Airport will be able to find out more about the so-called English Riviera following a link up with the local tourism office.

EuroManx flights will be honoured, says Flybe

All bookings made with failed airline EuroManx will be honoured, low-cost airline Flybe has asserted.

According to the carrier's bosses, claims made by passengers that they have not been transferred free of charge as promised are unfounded, iomtoday.co.im reports.

Sarah and Cedric Flower, a couple from the Isle of Man, have said they were told that they would be unable to change their tickets without written proof of their telephone booking. As such, the pensioners had to purchase new seats with Flybe.

Inverness flights served by new Flybe aircraft

Flybe is to upgrade the aircraft it uses on its recently launched services from Inverness to Manchester and Southampton, effectively doubling seat capacity.

The airline will now use a 78-seat state-of-the-art Bombardier Q400 aircraft, with the changeover set to start from July 10 and has come about after ticket sales exceeded expectations.

Flybe axes UK-bound Galway services

Low-cost carrier Flybe has announced that it will no longer operate any flights out of Galway Airport.

The airline had run regular connections to Belfast, Southampton and Birmingham from its base in the Irish city but has now confirmed that all services have been halted.

Flybe adds two extra services for TT fans

Fans of the Isle of Man TT will have an increased choice of flights between Manchester and the island after Flybe announced extra services.

The airline will add a fourth Saturday service on both May 31 and June 7, with one-way tickets starting from £18.99, and will be added to Flybe’s existing schedule of up to five flights a day.

Mike Rutter, chief commercial officer at Flybe, said: "Convenient and affordable travel to and from the Isle of Man over the duration of the annual TT races is vital for the economy so we hope this will be a win-win for everyone. The additional services will make the Isle of Man even more accessible for fans looking for affordable travel options over this extremely busy time."

Flybe's new Inverness services take off

Low-cost carrier Flybe has begun operating three new services from its base at Inverness Airport.

The airline began flying the new routes last Thursday (May 8), providing connections to Exeter, Manchester and Southampton airports as part of its new summer schedule.

Flights to Exeter and Manchester will operate daily, with one-way fares costing £32.99 and £45.99 respectively. The Manchester service will run twice daily and fares start from £24.99.

Guernsey gets year round link to Paris

Flybe is to operate a year round service between Guernsey and Paris, flying four times a week, from July 11.

One way tickets will start from £29.99 and can be booked from tomorrow (April 23). This news comes soon after the airline announced it would operate flights from Guernsey to Belfast.

Flybe named 'fastest growing' carrier to Germany

Low-cost carrier Flybe has been named the fastest growing budget airline flying to and from Germany.

According to the latest 'Low Cost Monitor' survey issued by the German Centre for Aero and Spacetravel, Flybe has experienced a massive 392 per cent increase in flight ranking over the past 12 months.

Passengers travelling to Germany are now served by 128 weekly flights to five primary airports in Germany, and increase from just 26 flights in 2006/7.

"We're absolutely delighted to be significantly ahead of our competitors in terms of growth in Germany," said Mike Rutter, Flybe's chief commercial officer.

Flybe launches new Guernsey to Dublin route

A new direct service between Guernsey and Dublin is to be started by Flybe, with the first flight taking off on June 7.

The three-times-a-week service will operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. One-way tickets start from £29.99.

Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Flybe, said: "This new route reflects our continued commitment to the island and to promoting the growth of regional air travel. Flybe is grateful for the support given by the States of Guernsey in relation to this new route - an indication of the strategic importance of this link for the island."

Jersey to Paris: daily flights from Flybe

Flybe is to start a year-round, six day-a-week service to Paris Charles de Gaulle from Jersey with the first flights taking off next month.

The airline will launch the service on April 28, operating every day except Saturday, and one-way fares will start from £29.99 inclusive of taxes and charges.

At the same time, Flybe has said it will start two new weekly summer routes from Jersey to Newquay and the Isle of Man, operating from May to September.

Extra flights to boost Flybe's Aberdeen to Gatwick service

Flybe has announced that it is adding extra flights to its Aberdeen to London Gatwick route.

The carrier cited "unprecedented demand" for the increased service, which will see two extra return flights added at the weekend during its summer schedule.

Between May 3 and October 25, an extra daily service will be available on Saturday, departing Aberdeen at 11.35am and arriving in Gatwick at 1.15pm.