Flybe

[LBAYORKIE]

Nor should they.

 

[twevsmiff]

It would appear that the end has come.
This notice has been taped onto the side of G-JECP at Glasgow this evening, impounding the aircraft.
Looked on our arrivals board and our evening Belfast has not operated.View attachment 16193

 

[oldendays]

Oh dear. That is not good.

 

[jason1-11]

Didn't G-JEDT operate into LBA this evening?

 

[twevsmiff]

Didn't G-JEDT operate into LBA this evening?

You could be right- The LBA website arrivals board has not been updated for over 2 hours

 

[louis_walton]

Will the Eastern franchise carry on as normal?

 

[twevsmiff]

Collapsed Flybe tells passengers not to travel to airports

All flights grounded after the coronavirus outbreak helps push the airline into administration.

www.bbc.co.uk

From BBC News website

 

[LBAYORKIE]

BBC reporting Flybe to collapse within hours.

 

[Heathrowflyer]

Very very sad a lovely airline even though not always the most reliable.

 

[lbaspotter]

Very sad news if indeed Flybe have collapsed.

Meanwhile Manchester are blocking in Flybe Dash 8's on arrival

View attachment 16197

 

[lbaspotter]

Will the Eastern franchise carry on as normal?

I suspect Eastern Airways will have back up plans, even ghost website ready to relaunch there own services.

What happens with Stobart Air & Blue Islands is anyone guess.

 

[louis_walton]

Once again our government has done a smashing job with regional connectivity!

 

[AirBingley]

This is the latest from the BBC - surely someone with any nouse needs to get the connectivity up and running quickly

Collapsed Flybe tells passengers not to travel to airports

All flights grounded after the coronavirus outbreak helps push the airline into administration.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Once again our government has done a smashing job with regional connectivity!

Levelling up is what our part time prime minster said. So far the north and south west is waiting.

The economic affects of this is really scary if I’m honest. Test number 2 for our government.

Sadly it’s hard workers and honest that are affected.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Can Jet2 step in on the lba-Belfast route,perhaps two flights a day on 737 300 as this is a big blow for lba

 

[AirBingley]

I’m wondering if Stobart either alone or under EI are waiting in the wings as passenger numbers are strong.

 

[lbaspotter]

Looks like its sadly happened,. As the Flybe website www.flybe.com is now down and displaying the following message

View attachment 16200

 

[lbaspotter]

Now official, Flybe to enter administration, message from the CEO -

Dear Team

It’s with enormous sadness and a deep feeling of sorrow that I share the upsetting news that Flybe is shortly being put into Administration. Despite every effort, we now have no alternative – having failed to find a feasible solution to allow us to keep trading.

"I expect Ernst & Young (EY) to be appointed as Administrators and once official they will be in contact to explain the situation and next steps. I do appreciate how distressing this news is and the shock and numbness that you will be feeling.

"Despite your hard work, commitment and some amazing results which we have delivered, and have been achieving up to the last day of operation – particularly for our customers who depend on us across the country, we have come to the end of the road. While our shareholders and the Leadership Team have worked with the Government and key suppliers to try to get the funding and support needed, this has not materialised.

The coronavirus has impacted both our shareholders and ourselves and has put additional pressure on an already difficult situation. I am very sorry that we have not been able to secure the funding needed to continue to deliver our turnaround plan. Although I have only had the honour of being your CEO for 8 months, it’s been an incredible privilege to lead such an amazing team of people and the Flybe family.

"I could not have asked for more – your unwavering commitment, support and resilience to deliver for our customers has been truly inspiring. I am just so sorry that we have not been able to see this through. I feel so proud of you and want to take this opportunity to thank you and wish you the very best for the future. Mark”
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[Bigman]

So going back to my post #1,450, will Jet2 pitch in on Belfast and/or Newquay I wonder? At least we only lose 2 routes. Places like Exeter, Cardiff and Southampton are right royally screwed by this.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Lba-Bfs must be a goldmine. Wont be suspended for long. L