Flybe has gone into administration due to a fall in bookings blamed on the outbreak of the coronavirus.
One of Britain’s largest airlines, Flybe entered administration just after 3am on Thursday.
All flights were grounded and the business has ceased trading ‘with immediate effect.’
Just over 80% of the flights at Belfast City Airport are operated by the airline.
Around 40 Flybe flights were due to arrive today (Thursday).
Passengers have posed questions on social media asking about their planned flights.
— Flybe ✈ (@flybe) March 5, 2020
#Flybe admin. If ull need refund, things to try. Pls share
1. Travel insur (usually needs scheduled airline failure cover)
2. Paid on debit card? Try chargeback… https://t.co/HCOAgd8kEm
3. Paid on credit card? Try chargeback (link above) or section 75 https://t.co/OccvELOvtj— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) March 4, 2020
We made it to Belfast. Thank you so much to the amazing pilot and crew that got us here! A lot of very grateful passengers on board what looks like the last ever Flybe flight.. Thanks Peter, Carol & Ingrid. A credit to #Flybe ? pic.twitter.com/cDEWCnUn0l
— Holly Hamilton (@HollyHNews) March 5, 2020
Flybe has entered administration.
All Flybe flights are cancelled. Please do not go to the airport as your Flybe flight will not be operating.
For flights operated by franchise partners, passengers should make contact with their airline.#Flybe pic.twitter.com/O9vQ7mvnR8
— UK Civil Aviation Authority (@UK_CAA) March 5, 2020