Flybe
Flybe provides relief to Scottish langoustine industry
It’s usually a case of ‘red’ faces all round when Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, caters to literally hundreds of thousands of travellers each week using its daily services from Inverness to London Gatwick.
Flybe scoops award for world first Eco-Label scheme
Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, is delighted to have received the ‘Special Merit for Commitment to the Environment’ award at the influential Budgie Awards during a ceremony held last month at the World Low Cost and Regional Airline Congress in London.
Flybe promotes cross-channel options
Flybe continues to offer convenient and affordable cross-Channel travel options, particularly on the routes popular with business people wishing to travel to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. The airline was quick to make extra capacity available last month to assist passengers stranded in Paris and Brussels as a result of the fire in the Channel Tunnel.
Flybe welcomes sale of London Gatwick
Flybe has stated that it welcomes the announcement by Ferrovial that they intend to sell London Gatwick airport. Flybe, as the third largest slot-holder at the airport, has long called for the break-up of BAA’s near monopoly of UK airport ownership and looks forward to an early sale that will unquestionably benefit both passengers and airlines.
Flybe outperforms major airlines for on-time record
Flybe reports that it has outperformed many major carriers for its on-time record in June 2008 at the 10 leading UK airports featured in the latest Civil Aviation Authority report. Punctuality statistics just released by the Civil Aviation Authority confirm Flybe beat the likes of British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, BMIBaby, Air France, Jet2, BMI and City Jet all of which failed to make the top 10 list.
Flybe announces record annual pre-tax profits
Flybe, one of Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, has announced record financial results for the year ending 31 March 2008, with a 46% increase in turnover to £535.9 million and an underlying profit before tax of £35.4million, representing an improvement of £20m over the previous year.
Win a training session at Southampton FC with Flybe
Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, is offering another group of local footballers the opportunity of a lifetime to ‘Be a professional footballer’, after last year’s resounding success of the highly successful Flybe initiative.
Flybe delivers a boost for Birmingham business
Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional low cost airline, yesterday proudly marked the official introduction of its new Embraer 195 aircraft at Dusseldorf International Airport, the first time the environmentally sensitive aircraft has operated to and from Germany. The event highlighted this key business route and attracted significant trade and media interest.
Flybe welcomes findings on BAA breakup
Flybe has welcomed the provisional findings contained in the Competition Commission’s preliminary report on the suggested break-up of BAAs near monopoly of UK airport ownership.
Flybe reports last minute demand for bank holiday sunshine
Flybe has reported an unprecedented last minute demand for flights to Spain and France over last bank holiday weekend. Sales to both countries were up 10% up on last year from bedraggled Brits determined to escape to enjoy some fun in some summer sun.
Flybe alerts passengers to ‘tailormade’ offers
Flybe has announced the launch of Departure Board, an innovative way to keep customers updated in real-time about its latest offers and promotions. Departure Board is a true innovation that, with technology provided by Skinkers, gives customers added opportunities to benefit from last-minute Flybe deals through the delivery of targeted messages direct to their computers based on their individual requirements.
Flybe nominated for best low cost airline award
Flybe has announced that it has been nominated for a British Travel Award in the category of ‘Best Low Cost/No Frills Airline’. The British Travel Awards is the largest awards programme in the UK created to reward the best companies in travel. Recognised by consumers and travel professionals throughout the UK, the British Travel Awards are widely referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry.
Flybe celebrates millions of Rewards4all
Flybe reports that the first 12 months of its generous Rewards4all frequent flier programme has proved a resounding success; with over two million reward points awarded, over 6,000 free flights redeemed and in excess of 2,000 Premier Cards already issued for year-long access to Flybe’s Executive Lounges. Flybe has 13 exclusive UK lounges, more than any other domestic airline.
Summer sizzles for Flybe
Flybe is reporting that on the back of an 11% increase in passenger numbers forecast for this summer over 2007, advance bookings for the 2008 August Bank Holiday weekend are already up on last year. With almost two weeks still to go, the airline looks set to increase sales by close to 10% over the four-day period alone.
Flybe says new web services option will support online retailers
Flybe has announced it is creating an XML-based web services option that will allow third parties to directly access its pricing and booking engine without the need for them to resort to so-called ‘screen-scraping’ activity. This is a move designed to protect its main website booking engine and confirms the carrier’s active support of, and commitment to, those online retailers that provide a valued revenue stream.