Flybe celebrates 5-star rating on key Jersey route

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional low cost airline, has welcomed official recognition in being named as Jersey’s most punctual and reliable carrier, topping the tables for punctuality and reliability on the London Gatwick service for the period 1st March – 30th April 2008, soundly outperforming its competitor on this lifeline route.

According to flightstats.com, an online information portal now adopted by Jersey Airport as a measure for airline performance, Flybe is the only airline to get a ‘very good’ rating for the highlighted period, achieving better punctuality and reliability than competitor, British Airways.

Flybe is committed to maintaining its punctuality and reliability on the Jersey to London Gatwick route and today’s news is indisputable and valued recognition from an independent source.

Says Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer, Flybe: “Because of the sheer popularity of this particular route, summer always presents additional operational challenges and this validation is an absolutely fantastic start to the beginning of our summer season. It is a great credit to all Flybe staff and our handling agents in achieving and maintaining the punctuality and reliability of its services, both components of which are at the forefront of passenger expectation.

“The popularity of our London Gatwick jet service also clearly indicates that passengers are enjoying the comfort of our recently introduced Embraer 195 aircraft: and the results highlight that we are easily outperforming BA on this strategically important route.”