It serves a total of 36 UK airports and claims on its website to operate five times more internal UK flights than any other airline.
Its route network is ideal for tourists making their way around Great Britain as well as those wishing to travel to Northern Ireland (George Best Belfast City Airport).
Flybe Route Network
Flybe also operates flights to the Irish Republic (Dublin Airport) from Exeter, Southampton and Guernsey.
Flybe links the UK with 30 European Airports and is the largest scheduled airline operating from
- Birmingham
- Exeter
- Manchester
- Southampton
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
- Belfast City
- Norwich
- Inverness
Flybe Franchise Agreement with Loganair
Its recent franchise agreement with Loganair means many of Scotland's main air routes linking the mainland with the islands are now operated by aircraft in Flybe colours.
These include the Twin Otters which take off from Glasgow International Airport headed for Barra where the beach is still used as a runway and flight times are affected by the tides.
Other routes operated by Loganair as a Flybe franchise use the Saab 340 aircraft.
Flybe Services Operated by Dash 8 400 and Embraer 195
Flybe's UK and European services are operated by the airline's fleet of Dash 8 400 series turboprops and Embraer 195 jets.
The airline which introduced the aviation industry's first eco-labelling scheme in 2007 believes these are among the most environmentally friendly aircraft currently in operation.
Flybe Passengers Shown Environmental Impact of Flight During Web Booking Process
Passengers booking on the airline's website can clearly see the environmental impact of their flight.
Flybe was originally known as Jersey European Airways and its operations began in 1979.
Flybe Relaunched as Low Cost Carrier in 2002
It later became British European and was relaunched as a low cost carrier in 2002 with passengers being required to pay for inflight refreshments unless travelling as an 'economy plus' passenger.
It now also charges for checked in baggage and online seat selection prior to departure.
Flybe is the largest operator of Dash 8 400 series aircraft in the world and was the first airline to take delivery of an Embraer 195.
Flybe Operates Largest Maintenance Hangar in Europe
It also operates the largest maintenance hangar in Europe.
The £15 millions facility is located at Exeter and has nine aircraft bays.
Flybe's main UK bases are
- Birmingham
- Southampton
- Belfast City
- Manchester
- Jersey
- Guernsey
- Inverness
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
Flybe Receives Prestigious Awards
Flybe has received a number of prestigious awards
- Air Transport World’s 2009 Regional Airline of the Year
- Ranked number 1 in the Sunday Times 2008 Top Track 250
- The 2008 Regional Leadership Award at the Global Airline Strategy Awards
- The ‘Special Merit for Commitment to the Environment’ award at the 2008 Budgie Awards
- Flight International’s ‘Best Management Team 2007’ award
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