Flight sale… up to 50% off UK and European FlyBe flights

Don’t miss out on fantastic autumn and winter flight deals!

With the cooler days and darker evenings drawing in, now is a great time to treat yourself and discover some of the best events happening across the UK and Europe this autumn and winter. There is no better time to book your flights than this weekend as FlyBe have slashed their prices to offer up to 50% off selected flights. Be a part of one of these fantastic events or discover many more of your own across the UK and Europe with up to 50% off Flybe flights. Sale ends midnight Wednesday 30th October so book now at Flybe.com to take advantage of the best deals.

FlyBe French route to run in winter

Summer flights between Southampton and Avignon are to be extended to operate this winter.

Flybe will operate the route on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the winter.

An extra Saturday service will also run on October 24 to coincide with school half-term.

One way fares start at £39.99 including taxes and charges.

You can book your flights on the FlyBe website>>

Flybe lets you get away with the family for less this summer

The school holidays are finally here, so let the big summer getaway begin! Flybe are getting into the summer spirit with the launch of our ‘School’s Out’ summer flight sale. Book your flights to some of the best holiday destinations throughout the UK and Europe from just £21.99 one way.

With our cheap summer flights, why not jet off to Paris? Introduce the kids to a touch of art & culture at some of the world’s most renowned attractions. Then, take advantage of our exclusive offer of two extra days and nights free at Disneyland Paris for an exciting and fun-filled adventure for all the family.

For a summer break a little closer to home, fly to Exeter and discover the English Riviera. With long sandy beaches, first-class attractions and a vibrant atmosphere, the region offers the perfect mix for that unforgettable UK family break.

Plus, there are still some great deals available on flights to Faro, Palma and regional France. So if you’re looking for that last minute summer sun getaway, book your flights now at FlyBe.com

Discover a new destination this summer with Flybe

The big summer getaway starts this weekend so you better make sure that you don’t get left behind. Instead, escape to Europe this August & September and discover one of the many cities on the Flybe network. There are loads of amazing summer deals on flights and hotels still up for grabs at FlyBe.com, perfect for those that have left their holiday planning to the last minute.

Not only could you fly to some of the best European cities from just £27.99 one way, but you could also take advantage of our exclusive hotel deals with rooms starting from just £31 per room, per night.

With these great offers, why not jet off to Amsterdam, a mesmerising city of canals, bridges and picturesque merchants’ houses. Alternatively, head to cosmopolitan Milan, the fashion and finance capital of Italy. It’s also one of the best places in the world to see work by Leonardo da Vinci, with the Last Supper and plenty of his models and inventions on show.

So what are you waiting for? Book your summer holiday flights now at FlyBe.com.

Flybe revives Yorkshire link to capital

An air link between Leeds/Bradford and London has been reinstated after Bmi withdrew flights to Heathrow.

Flybe today started flights to Gatwick using Bombardier Q400 aircraft with fares starting ar £24.99 one way including taxes and charges.

The airline’s chief commercial officer Mike Rutter said: ““We are delighted to be starting our service from Leeds Bradford to London Gatwick today and to welcome the first passengers on board.

“Our ticket sales have exceeded initial forecasts and I’m delighted to report strong demand on this key route that is of great strategic importance and which we know is vital for both business and leisure passengers both out of, and into the region.”

Leeds/Bradford airport commercial director Tony Hallwood said: “We are naturally delighted that Flybe has stepped in with this new service.

“As part of our ‘Get Business Moving’ campaign – which aims to assist companies in the region who commute regularly to London with a cost effective and speedy access to the Capital – we are offering Flybe passengers free Fast Track though airport security during July and August to make the commute even easier.”

For me information, visit the FlyBe website >>

Flybe tie-up with Olympic Air on regional flights

Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, is delighted and proud to announce its support for the summer start-up of Greek airline, Olympic Air.

By providing Olympic Air with four Bombardier Q400 aircraft, with pilots, cabin crew and engineering support, the deal is yet more evidence of Flybe’s growing reputation as a quality provider of professional ‘turn-key’ solutions in the global aviation market.

The ‘wet lease’ arrangement is from August 2009 until September 2010, at which point, the aircraft will return to Flybe. Based in Athens, the aircraft will become part of the New Olympic business and, operating under the Flybe Airline Operating Certificate (AOC), will be fully crewed by Flybe pilots and cabin crew and maintained by Flybe engineers.

The deal, which was officially announced at the prestigious Paris Air Show is the latest in a line of innovations which have highlighted Flybe’s ability to not only ride out the recession but place it in a position where it will emerge stronger and more competitive when the upturn arrives.

In what is a major extension of the Flybe brand, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jim French says: “The partnership with Olympic Air is an exciting development for Flybe. Following on from our Air Transport World Regional Airline of the Year award, this is a major extension of the Flybe brand and is a very important milestone in Flybe’s development.”

He adds: “The Flybe business model has been a great success over the last eight years and as a result I am proud that we will be one of the very few airlines likely to announce a profit for the 2008-09 financial year.

“Over the past 18 months or so, Flybe has been offered literally dozens of opportunities to start up or support start-ups globally all of which, until this one, we have declined. Flybe’s senior management team is 100% convinced that this partnership with Olympic Air is a tremendous opportunity and dovetails perfectly with our brand. We look forward to it being a great success.”

For more information, visit the Flybe website