Belfast Ciry Airport has responded this morning after Flybe announced the airline has entered administration today (28th January) and has ceased trading.
In response to Flybe entering administration, Matthew Hall, Chief Executive of Belfast City Airport said:
A notice on the Flybe website states:
On 28 January 2023, the High Court appointed David Pike and Mike Pink as Joint Administrators of Flybe Limited (“Flybe”).
Flybe has now ceased trading and all flights from and to the UK operated by Flybe have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
If you are a passenger affected by this event, please read the advice below.
If you are due to fly with Flybe today or in the future, please DO NOT TRAVEL TO THE AIRPORT unless you have arranged an alternative flight with another airline. Please note that Flybe is unfortunately not able to arrange alternative flights for passengers.
If you have a Flybe booking sold by an intermediary (i.e. not directly with Flybe) that includes travel on a Flybe flight, please contact the relevant airline or booking / travel agent to confirm if there is any impact to your travel plans as the intermediary may be able to support you with alternative arrangements and provide further advice regarding any claim you may need to make.
Customers are also advised to monitor the Civil Aviation Authority website for further information www.caa.co.uk/news
If you require any further information or assistance, please contact the Administrators at:
The below outlines the routes served by BE and the alternatives available from Belfast City Airport:
Birmingham – served by Aer Lingus
Glasgow – served by Aer Lingus
Leeds Bradford – served by Aer Lingus
London Heathrow – served by British Airways
Amsterdam – served by KLM
Edinburgh – served by Aer Lingus
East Midlands – seeking alternative carriers
Manchester – served by Aer Lingus
Newcastle – Loganair flies to Teesside International
Southampton – served by Aer Lingus