Flybe, which operated regional services from airports across the United Kingdom, has entered administration. All Flybe flights are now cancelled and customers are advised not to go to the airport as the flight will not be operating.
Flybe boss Mark Anderson said in a letter to staff he was “very sorry” for the firm’s collapse.
He wrote: “Despite every effort, we now have no alternative – having failed to find a feasible solution to allow us to keep trading.”
Flybe had been hoping for a £100m loan from the government in a bid to halt their financial issues, along with changes to Air Passenger Duty taxes.
The airline, which served destinations from the Channel Islands to Aberdeen, will no see thousands of jobs at risk.
Flybe customers are urged to make their own alternative travel arrangements via other airlines, rail or coach operators.
Is my flight affected?
While you may be worried your flight has been cancelled, there could be some good news for some passengers.
For flights operated by Flybe franchise partners (Stobart Air, Eastern Airways, and Blue Islands) passengers should make contact with that airline to confirm your travel arrangements.
For examples, Stobart Air confirmed the firm’s “ongoing ability to trade is not directly impacted by the decision to place Flybe Limited into administration”.
Richard Moriarty Chief Executive at the UK CAA, said: “This is a sad day for UK aviation and we know that Flybe’s decision to stop trading will be very distressing for all of its employees and customers.
“We urge passengers planning to fly with this airline not to go to the airport as all Flybe flights are cancelled.
“For the latest advice, Flybe customers should visit the CAA website or the CAA’s Twitter feed for more information.
“Flybe also operated a number of codeshare partnerships with international airlines. If you have an international ticket you should make contact with that airline to confirm your travel arrangements.”
The UK Civil Aviation Authority will provide advice and information to consumers, so please check our website and Twitter feed @UK_CAA for more information.