Flybe ceases trading, what went wrong?

[A400]

Problem was aircraft deliveries.

 

[Finger66]

But what is not taken into the account is the car park that I see the M62 or an appalling rail service offered by TPE. Any airline could quickly recoup any costs with a proper range of services from LBA. Of course I am biased but when avoiding competition on routes, LBA is a goldmine

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Problem was aircraft deliveries.

I would hope that Flybe had compensation clauses written into the lease agreements. regarding late delivery of aircraft.

 

[Silvercity]

They could have launched LPL-BHD, Belfast is a big market from Liverpool, but it was all to BFS. They didn't do it, and now Easyjet do both BHD and BFS, so they lost that possibility . They could also have returned to LPL-NQY, having said that they didn't even last long enough for the busy summer holiday period for Cornwall.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Flybe slots claimed by Loganair for domestic flights?

Loganair Makes Request For Flybe Heathrow Slots | Aviation Week

Loganair began flying between Heathrow and the Isle of Man in 2021, using slots temporarily freed up by other carriers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

aviationweek.com

 

[A400]

They could have launched LPL-BHD, Belfast is a big market from Liverpool, but it was all to BFS. They didn't do it, and now Easyjet do both BHD and BFS, so they lost that possibility . They could also have returned to LPL-NQY, having said that they didn't even last long enough for the busy summer holiday period for Cornwall.

The problem is that they didn’t seem to have that viewpoint of trying different routes. They seemed to go for routes already well served which made no sense. With regards to Newquay they chose to fly that route from Manchester which in my view was an overkill having 3 airlines doing the same domestic route. Late aircraft deliveries hindered expansion as they were cutting down on current routes as a result. With regards to LPL-Belfast I think easyJet serve Belfast well from there. I’m not sure you’d want them doing BHD when they cancelled the flights most days from LBA.

 

[Silvercity]

The problem is that they didn’t seem to have that viewpoint of trying different routes. They seemed to go for routes already well served which made no sense. With regards to Newquay they chose to fly that route from Manchester which in my view was an overkill having 3 airlines doing the same domestic route. Late aircraft deliveries hindered expansion as they were cutting down on current routes as a result. With regards to LPL-Belfast I think easyJet serve Belfast well from there. I’m not sure you’d want them doing BHD when they cancelled the flights most days from LBA.

Easyjet are doing BHD now, which is a far better option than any Flybe service, but as i said they didn't take the initiative, and Easyjet didn't want them muscling in. Yes agree 3 airlines Manchester to Newquay, is overkill.

 

[Finger66]

Sky news now reporting BE mk2 to be wound up after takeover talks stalled/ failed. Not a great surprise in my eyes and will be interesting to see where those prized LHR slots now end up - save day for domestic connectivity or out to the highest bidder? Also similar for the AMS ones but pax limitations may hinder things there for now

 

[LBAYORKIE]

BBC News - Flybe: Administrators unable to find buyer after collapse

Flybe: Administrators unable to find buyer after collapse

Administrators confirm that rescue talks have ended without a deal for the troubled airline.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Hardly surprising that no one wants to invest in a twice failed airline. My thoughts go out to those that have lost their jobs.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Flybe returns 86 weekly Heathrow slots to British Airways - what next?

The liquidators of Flybe have returned 43 weekly slot pairs at London Heathrow to British Airways. Do they still come with EU-imposed strings attached?

www.headforpoints.com

 

[Silvercity]

Well thats all clear as mud