Flybe innovation timeline
Flybe is at the forefront of the European low cost aviation industry and a market leader in introducing innovative customer-focused product enhancements. Below is a summary of just some of these innovations;
2009
- September
Flybe secure funding for £24 million Training Academy to be built in Exeter by Autumn 2010 - June
Flybe’s CEO Jim French awarded CBE in Queen’s birthday honours list for services to aviation - January
Flybe given prestigious Air Transport World Regional Airline of the Year 2009 award in Washington DC
2008
- May
Flybe re-accommodates 20,000 passengers left without flights after collapse of Isle of Man-based airline, Euromanx, all without charge - January
Announces landmark franchise agreement with Loganair, the Scottish regional airline, the first such deal for a low-cost airline
Flybe named by UK Government as one of only three companies to be given an Awarding Body status for approved qualifications
2007
- August
Flybe launches the UK’s first low cost frequent flyer programme, Rewards4all, the first low cost FFP in the UK to reward all passengers for every flight they take - June
Flybe launches the world’s first eco-labelling scheme - March
Flybe acquires BA Connect to become Europe’s largest regional airline
2006
- October
Flybe introduces flight changes online functionality - March
Flybe becomes the first low cost airline to offer on-line check-in to passengers carrying hand and hold baggage - February
Flybe first to offer customers protection against airline failure with Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance - January
Flybe enhances its premium business offering, Flybe Economy Plus
2005
- December
Flybe launches its Fair Deal on Baggage - September
First airline to offer celebrity endorsed snacks and sandwiches onboard - March
Flybe introduces pre-assigned seating facility allowing passengers to pre-book their seats
