Archive for the 'Flybe' Category


Two new routes to Jersey announced by Flybe

Flybe has announced the launch of two new routes to Jersey as part of its summer 2008 schedule. The airline will begin flights from Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Inverness Airport, with both routes set to start on March…


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More Scottish flights from Flybe

Low-cost airline Flybe is planning to increase the number of flights it operates from Scottish airports. The carrier has predicted that its acquisition of BA Connect in March this year will enable it to boost the size of its Scottish…


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Flybe to cut back Norwich flights

Low-cost operator Flybe is to end four flights from Norwich International Airport, claiming a levy being applied on passengers makes its flights too expensive.


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Flybe opens executive lounges at Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Low-cost airline Flybe has opened three more executive lounges, at Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. Earlier this month the carrier opened its first such lounge at Exeter Airport, promising business travellers and frequent flyer passengers “minimum disruption to the working…


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Flybe adds extra rugby flights

Budget airline Flybe is increasing the capacity of its flights from the UK to Paris this weekend because of the Rugby World Cup final. England beat home nation France last weekend in a nail-biting semi-final match, meaning that they will…


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Flybe opens executive lounge at Exeter Airport

No-frills airline Flybe this week opened its first executive lounge at Exeter Airport. The lounge features Wi-Fi internet access, a plasma screen TV, complimentary refreshments, and a comfortable waiting area. Open to business travellers, the lounge has been designed to…


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Flybe launches own credit card

Low-cost airline Flybe is set to launch its own credit card in January next year. The “spend and fly” Mastercard will be tied in with Flybe’s Rewards4All frequent flyer program (see related Cheapflights story), and will give users one free…


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Flybe picks up two accolades

Exeter-based airline Flybe has received praise for both its business nous and its customer service. In recognition of the carrier’s recent smooth takeover of British Airways’ regional arm BA Connect, Flybe was presented with the UK Business Achievement Award at…


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Flybe adds more flights on Gatwick to Jersey route

Flybe is to increase the frequency of flights it offers between Gatwick and Jersey, starting from October 28. The low-cost operator has announced the launch of two additional services during peak travel times, and the addition of a new flight…


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Flybe service back to normal after Bombardier groundings

Flybe has announced that all its services are now almost back to normal, following the disruption caused by inspections to some of its aircraft this morning. Manufacturer Bombardier recommended that the landing gear on all Q400 planes with more than…


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