Disruption at Manchester airport

Flybe, the biggest operator from Manchester Airport, this morning expressed outrage at the disruptive actions of a small number of protesters at Manchester Airport.

Mike Rutter, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer said:

“Domestic aviation is crucial to the UK economy. The selfish actions of a small group of protesters who represent an insignificantly small section of society do themselves and the UK regions a huge disservice. We deplore the fact that these individuals have endangered the security of travellers. Contrast the actions of 7 with the 30,000 who will travel with Flybe in and out of Manchester airport this week and its plain where public support rests.”

“Flybe is proud to serve the UK regions and with our $2bn investment in some of the most environmentally sensitive aircraft in the world are driving down emissions. The views of a London-centric class of professional lobbyists are a million miles away from the economic reality of the UK regions”.

Flybe staff are liaising closely with Manchester Airport to minimise disruption and are asking all passengers to check in as normal.