Flybe adds new route from London City to Düsseldorf

Flybe has announced that it will operate up to three conveniently timed flights a day between London City and Düsseldorf from October 30th.

This new route joins those existing Flybe services to Amsterdam and Paris Charles de Gaulle as the airline’s third year-round service to continental Europe from London City airport.

Flybe chief revenue officer, Vincent Hodder, said: “Our new route between London City and Düsseldorf is the latest example of Flybe’s commitment to providing convenient connections for business and leisure travellers from regional markets, providing added opportunity for customers to travel to the broadest range of destinations from their local airport.”

Hodder added: “We look forward to welcoming many new passengers aboard this new multi-frequency daily service that offers good timings for direct flights between the heart of London and Düsseldorf.

“The German city forms a key hub of the Rhine-Ruhr economic region and the destination also provides quick and easy access to the Rhine River, with lots to do and see in and around the area for leisure travellers.”

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Flybe announces two new routes from Manchester

European regional airline Flybe is starting its new year-round daily service to Lyon from Manchester Airport with one way fares from as low as £29.99 including taxes and charges. The airline has also confirmed it will be adding Chambery as a new destination to its Manchester 2016-17 Winter schedule.

Customers from Manchester will have a direct link to the historic city of Lyon that is renowned as a World Heritage Site and thriving cultural centre. It is also conveniently positioned for onward travel to Switzerland or Italy with Geneva under two hours’ drive away and Turin just under four.

Chambery flights will operate from 20th December through to 19th March 2017. The destination is ideally positioned for not only French resorts but for Swiss and Italian skiing adventures with hundreds of ski resorts within easy reach of the popular French city. 

Flybe’s Chief Revenue Officer, Vincent Hodder, comments: “We are excited to be launching our new service to Lyon and as well as expanding our offering to our North West passengers.

“Lyon is an appealing option for both business and leisure travellers with frequent daily flights that give customers the flexibility they need when arranging their travel plans. We’re also pleased to announce an expansion to our ski destinations with the addition of Chambery joining our Geneva and Toulouse routes.”

Stephen Turner, Commercial Director for Manchester Airport, adds: “We’re delighted to see the launch of Flybe’s new daily service to Lyon and the addition to its winter schedule.  We’re confident both routes will prove hugely popular with the 22 million people in our catchment area. They’re perfect destinations for people looking for a summer city break or even to explore the slopes.” 

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Flybe's new route Cardiff-Berlin to start early on October 1st

Flybe has announced that new route between Cardiff and Berlin will start one month earlier than planned due to public demand.

Flybe, Europe’s regional airline, has announced that, due to high customer demand, its brand new twice weekly route to Berlin Tegel airport scheduled to start on 2nd November 2016 will now begin a month earlier on 1st October, with a Saturday service only during this initial four week period.

Flybe, Europe’s regional airline, offers 218 routes serving 10 countries from 75 departure points, 40 UK/35 European airports.

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Flybe added new route from Leeds to Belfast

Flybe has started operating a fifth daily weekday flight between Leeds Bradford and Belfast City airports that, due to increased demand, will operate year round.

Tony Hallwood, aviation development director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “I’m really pleased to see the growth of Flybe’s year round frequency on the Belfast City route adding yet more choice for passengers across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

“The new frequency is really important as it provides increased flexibility for customers who regularly travel to Belfast for both business and leisure.

“The timing of the additional service in the middle of the day allows business travellers to have more flexibility around their meetings schedule.

“In addition, with the many tourist sights that Belfast City and Leeds have to offer, I am sure that the wider choice of departure times will be welcomed by leisure and short break visitors.

“I look forward to seeing the Belfast City route continuing to go from strength to strength.’’

Flybe’s weekday schedule now offers a wide selection of frequent travel options with flights now departing Leeds Bradford at 08.20, 11.05, 14.20, 15.15 and 20.25; and returning from Belfast City at 06.50, 9.40, 12.55, 15.45 and 19.00.

Vincent Hodder, Flybe chief revenue officer, added: “We are delighted that demand for this route supports the addition of an extra week day frequency year round and that we can now offer passengers a greater flexibility with even more options for convenient day return travel.”

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Heathrow too expensive for Flybe

Flybe have halted their plans to fly from London Heathrow, saying the fees charged by the airport are too high for a regional airline with small aircraft.

They had intended to take up spare slots at the airport to begin routes to and from Scotland.

But, the decision has now been left to stakeholders who are being given extra time to 'explore ways to reduce to costs'.

It is clear that the allocation of Heathrow slots to domestic regional operators is futile if the airport’s rigid charging regime cannot be adjusted to accommodate smaller aircraft. It is unreasonable to expect operators of 78-118 seat aircraft to absorb the same charges levied on carriers operating those with 850 or more!

– SAAD HAMMAD, CEO FLYBE

There are discounts available already at Heathrow but Flybe say they are still not enough.

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