It now seems that Etihad Airways has said that its customers around the world will soon be able to fly to a long list of new regional airports within the UK. This great news for Etihad Airways customers comes just after the airline signed a brand new codeshare agreement with Flybe, which happens to be one of the biggest regional airlines in Europe.
This new deal will also give air travelers in the UK easier access to Etihad Airways’ rapidly expanding network of more than 55 destinations. Etihad Airways is based in Abu Dhabi and can offer many great spots for [...]

It now seems that Flybe, a well known carrier, has now entered the race to buy up BMI from Lufthansa. It seems that Flybe may be trying to make a new joint bid with British Airways. As of right now, it is understood that Flybe has registered its interest in trying to buy BMI, but the possibility of British Airways and Flybe making a joint bid has still yet to be talked about.
If Flybe is able to make a successful bid, this should avoid problems with the competition watchdogs. At the same time, it would also stop other people from [...]

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The UK’s number one domestic airline and Europe’s largest regional airline, Flybe, just announced that it is the largest carrier at Cardiff Airport in terms of weekly aircraft movement. This means that Flybe has more flights arriving at and departing from the airport than any other airline or tour operator.
Flybe had just started operating to and from Cardiff about two years ago. However, over those two years, Flybe has flown by all of the other carriers to become the busiest airline at the whole airport. In fact, the airline has 122 movements per week. This is actually ten more than [...]

Flybe, the biggest and most successful regional carrier in Europe, was presented with the prestigious Brussels Airport Environmental Award of 2008 during the yearly awards ceremony, which was held last night. Flybe beat out its rivals Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa, Etihad, and American Airlines, which are all well-known giants in the industry, as well as other regional competitors in the budget market, including EasyJet, Brussels Airlines, and bmi.
This also comes after the carrier was given a special award at the 2008 Budgie Awards for its commitment to the environment. The airline has invested about £1.9 billion into [...]

Local councilors have been persuaded that the switch of Loganair to a franchise with Flybe instead of British Airways will not undermine the service of Shetland. The Chiefs of Loganair were in the isles on Tuesday answering concerns and questions on the October 26th handover. A lot of islanders are concerned that losing British Airways to a low cost carrier will develop a whirlwind of complications. However, the transport forum of the Shetland Islands Council heard convincing replies from David Harrison, the Acting Chief Executive Officer, and Susan Blacklaw, the Sales Manager.

Questions focused on problems that include [...]

Flybe has reported seeing a demand for holiday flights during the late summer to Spain and France, which is unprecedented. The sale of tickets for both of the destinations during the coming bank holiday weekend have risen by 10% in comparison to the same weekend in 2007, while Britons try to escape dreary summer weather to enjoy the late days of summer in the sun.

Flybe, which is getting ready for one of their busiest bank holidays ever, has stated that the demand has set records for traveling to traditional regional spots for holidays as well, which include flights in [...]

In a very strategic and significant move, Avis has signed a contract with Flybe that will make them an exclusive car hire partner with the airline for 3 years. The move comes as a result from the successful relationship that the firm has enjoyed for the last 5 years. Simon Lilley, the Marketing Director of Flybe, said that they are delighted having Avis on board with them for an additional 3 years. Their renewed partnership with them is just more proof that the carrier continues to be committed in investing heavily into their products on the ground, he continued, and [...]

Flybe, the biggest regional airline in Europe, announced that they will be launching their G-KKEV registered airplane, known as the Kevin Keegan, a Bombardier Q400 that they named in honor of Newcastle United’s manager.  At the Newcastle International Airport, Kevin Keegan unveiled the aircraft during a special ceremony, which Mike Rutter, the chief commercial officer, attended with family members of Keegan and some other guests of high profile.  Keegan has been honored this for the contribution he has given to football, his iconic status, and the service he has given to Newcastle United.  Naming the aircraft after him also reflects [...]

Flybe has announced their schedule for the coming winter while they celebrate their position as being the number 1 regional airline in the United Kingdom.  As they launch their winter schedule, they are also launching ‘Flybe Connections’, which is a more convenient booking service for more affordable and available routes for their passengers.  This means that their passengers will be able to build their own itinerary of routes with the airline.
With Loganair’s additional destinations, which is a franchise partner with Flybe, passengers now have an even wider range of places to go, which means that, in conjunction with the new [...]

Two leading airlines, Flybe and Air Southwest, have renewed their commitment to the Newquay Airport shortly after one of the routes had to be grounded because of the increase in the cost of fuel.  Both of the airlines, Air Southwest being the biggest operator in the airport, renewed their support to the airport this week.  This happened just shortly after Flybe made the announcement that they were going to cut the Newquay to Glasgow route, which had just launched in April.
A Flybe spokesman said that the route was introduced as a service for developmental minimum frequencies for the summer of [...]