Flybe boosts offering for travellers in the south west

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today officially opened its new executive lounge at Exeter Airport, bringing superior business class facilities to the airport and demonstrating its ongoing commitment to business travellers in the South West.

The airline currently carries the highest percentage of business travellers in the low cost sector and this additional investment at Exeter Airport, sees Flybe, the region’s largest scheduled carrier, continue to pioneer the low cost business marketplace and boost the regions credentials as a key centre for business.

As train fares continue to soar, domestic air travel is becoming increasingly important with business travellers looking for a reliable, cost and time effective mode of transport. With Flybe’s increased business offering, passengers can now take advantage of the additional benefits of business class without the associated high costs.

The introduction of a new lounge at Exeter will allow passengers to remain in the comfort of the lounge right up until their flight is called and also boasts WiFi access, plasma screen TV, FID screen as well as complimentary refreshments and a comfortable waiting area , causing minimum disruption to the working day.

Local travellers participating in Flybe’s recently launched Rewards4all frequent flier programme will also benefit from the new lounge as just 20 points allows you to redeem a full year’s access to all Flybe’s executive lounges across the UK.

Ben Bradshaw, MP for Exeter and Minister for the South West region comments: “The introduction of a dedicated business lounge at Exeter is fantastic news for the region. With Flybe’s wealth of low cost, direct services linking Exeter to major cities across the UK and Europe it’s vital that we maximise the opportunities this presents, to bolster the local economy.”

“Flybe’s increased offering at Exeter airport will allow the region to continue its growth as a key hub for business, bringing enormous benefits to local travellers and incoming visitors alike.”

Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Office, Flybe comments: “Flybe is dedicated to pioneering business travel at low fares and we are continually enhancing and reviewing our offering to best meet the needs of business travellers.”

He continues: “Our base at Exeter has always proved popular with business travellers. This investment in a brand new business lounge will enhance our offering to travellers from the South West, bringing greater comfort, convenience and flexibility, ultimately allowing our passengers to continue with their working day with minimum disruption.”