Government confirms Flybe will continue to operate
Shareholders agree to put in more money
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Your support makes all the difference.Britain’s biggest regional airline, Flybe, will continue to operate after rescue talks with the Government proved successful.
“Delighted that we have reached agreement with Flybe’s shareholders to keep the company operating, ensuring that UK regions remain connected,” said business secretary Andrea Leadsom. “This will be welcome news for Flybe’s staff, customers and creditors and we will continue the hard work to ensure a sustainable future.”
Flybe’s shareholders have agreed to invest more money in the airline, according to BBC business editor Simon Jack.
He tweeted: “Government pledges to review air passenger duty in run up to budget but will make changes in line with their zero carbon ambitions.”
The pilots' union Balpa added:
This is good news for 2,400 Flybe staff whose jobs are secured and regional communities who would have lost their air connectivity without Flybe.
Balpa looks forward to discussing the airline’s future plans in detail with management, meanwhile passengers can be confident that Flybe remains an excellent choice for regional flying.
The Government is to be applauded for stepping up to the plate to help one of the few remaining independent UK airlines and a vital one at that.
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