Flybe cancels all scheduled flights after going into administration
A number of flights from Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow were showing ‘scheduled’ on Flybe’s online flight status live tracker at 8am
Last updated 28th Jan 2023
Flybe has cancelled all scheduled flights after it announced it’s gone into administration.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is urging anyone who booked with the airline not to travel to airports.
It’s also asking ticket-holders to check its website for the latest information.
A number of flights from Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow were showing ‘scheduled’ on Flybe’s online flight status live tracker at 8am.
A spokesperson for AGS Airports which owns and manages Aberdeen and Glasgow airports, says:
“We have been informed of the sad news that Flybe has entered administration meaning all of the airline’s flights have now been cancelled."
“The advice to passengers who were scheduled to travel with Flybe is not to travel to the airport and to visit the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) website for further advice."
CAA consumer director Paul Smith said: "It is always sad to see an airline enter administration and we know that Flybe's decision to stop trading will be distressing for all of its employees and customers.
"We urge passengers planning to fly with this airline not to go to the airport as all Flybe flights are cancelled. For the latest advice, Flybe customers should visit the Civil Aviation Authority's website or our Twitter feed for more information."
The airline also confirmed the "sad" move, noting that administrators had been brought in.
"We are sad to announce that Flybe has been placed into administration," Flybe tweeted.
"David Pike and Mike Pink of Interpath have been appointed administrators. Flybe has now ceased trading. All Flybe flights from and to the UK are cancelled and will not be rescheduled."
Flybe was pushed into administration in March 2020 with the loss of 2,400 jobs as the Covid-19 pandemic destroyed large parts of the travel market.
Before it went bust it flew the most UK domestic routes between airports outside London.
Its business and assets were purchased in April 2021 by Thyme Opco, which is linked to US hedge fund Cyrus Capital.
The Government said that its "immediate priority" would be to support anyone trying to get home and those who have lost their jobs.
"This remains a challenging environment for airlines, both old and new, as they recover from the pandemic, and we understand the impact this will have on Flybe's passengers and staff.
"Our immediate priority is to support people travelling home and employees who have lost their jobs," a spokesperson said.
"The Civil Aviation Authority is providing advice to passengers to help them make their journeys as smoothly and affordably as possible.
"The majority of destinations served by Flybe are within the UK with alternative transport arrangements available.
"We recognise that this is an uncertain time for affected employees and their families.
"Jobcentre Plus, through its Rapid Response Service, stands ready to support any employee affected."