Flybe offers rescue deal to Euromanx passengers

Flybe has stepped in to rescue stranded Euromanx passengers after the Isle of Man-based airline today announced that it was going into receivership. All passengers in possession of ticketed Euromanx bookings for Manchester and Liverpool flights can immediately re-book their free replacement tickets with Flybe. These tickets will be completely free of all taxes and airport charges.

Flybe commits to making every effort possible to re-accommodate passengers as close as is possible to their original Euromanx flight date and time. Re-bookings must be made by the end of June and re-accommodation is subject to availability.

Customers to London City will be able to re-book with Flybe, subject to availability, for travel up until May 31st, 2008. In the meantime, Flybe hopes that VLM can be persuaded to put together a rescue package for the London City route.

To avoid unnecessary waiting, passengers with bookings in the next 10 days should be the only ones to call before May 12th. Passengers will need to show proof of Euromanx booking on arrival at the airport prior to travel and this will need to match the forward bookings list that will be provided by Euromanx .

Flybe’s generous rescue deal will offer an immediate lifeline to passengers who have already booked with Euromanx but now find themselves without a flight, especially given the unfortunate timing as the busy summer season gathers momentum.

Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer, Flybe, comments: “Flybe understands the vital role that air travel has to an island community. We are therefore pleased to be able to step in and offer stranded Euromanx passengers not just the opportunity to re-book with Flybe but to travel with us free of charge.”

He also stresses that Flybe will be working closely with the Isle of Man Government with a view to offering some Euromanx employees who find themselves displaced, the opportunity to take up any suitable employment that may exist within the Flybe organisation.

“In our commitment to serving the people of the Isle of Man, we are determined to do all we can to minimise the impact of Euromanx’ demise, not only to those it employed but also to those passengers who need to continue with their travel arrangements with as little disruption as is possible under the circumstances.”

Passengers not immediately affected but looking to book tickets for future travel are advised to book online as soon as possible at flybe.com for the upcoming busy summer period. Prices start from just £18.99 one way including taxes and charges.

AVAILABLE ROUTES: FARES FROM:

Isle of Man to Liverpool £18.99
Isle of Man to Manchester £18.99
Isle of Man to London Gatwick £34.99
Isle of Man to London Luton £34.99
Isle of Man to Birmingham £29.99
Isle of Man to Jersey £54.99
Isle of Man to Newquay £44.99
Isle of Man to Southampton £34.99

For more information visit Flybe.com. All fares are one way, including taxes and charges, and subject to availability.