Flybe Goes Bust Again: Flights Grounded Across UK and Europe
Flybe has plunged into administration for the second time, grounding all scheduled flights. Routes from Belfast City and Heathrow to destinations across the UK, plus Amsterdam and Geneva, are now cancelled.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) broke the news at 4 a.m., urging passengers not to head to airports — no flights will be taking off.
Chaos for Flyers: Major Routes Cancelled
- Flights from Birmingham to Belfast, Geneva, Amsterdam, and Edinburgh are all cancelled.
- Passengers must organise travel themselves via other airlines, trains, or coaches.
The CAA is on hand to provide advice and support to stranded travellers. Info on refunds and travel insurance claims is available on the CAA website.
Special Fares from British Airways, Ryanair & easyJet
British Airways is offering one-way tickets from just £50/€60 (plus taxes) on select London to Belfast, Newcastle, and Amsterdam routes. Book via their contact centre on 0344 493 0787.
Ryanair has launched fares starting at £29.99 for flights from Belfast to East Midlands, Manchester, and London Stansted. These discounted tickets are on sale now for travel from 26 March 2023 at Ryanair.com.
easyJet is stepping up too, with fares at £49 domestic and £79 international for Flybe passengers presenting their original booking reference — including a 15kg hold bag. This offer runs until 10 February. Affected flyers should call easyJet customer service:
- UK & others: +44 (0) 330 5515151
- France: +33 (0) 9 77407770
- Netherlands: +31 (0) 20 7946405
- Italy: +39 02 32068889
Train Travel Rescue for Stranded Passengers
LNER is helping out by offering free travel on any LNER service to Flybe customers with cancelled flights on 28 and 29 January. Just show your cancelled ticket to hop on board.
More info at lner.co.uk.
