Flybe innovation timeline
Flybe is at the forefront of the European regional aviation industry and a market leader in introducing innovative customer-focused enhancements. Below is a summary of just some of these innovations and achievements;
2010
July
- Flybe signs multi-billion dollar deal with Embraer for up to 140 Embraer 175 and E-family aircraft (35 firm E175 Aircraft/65 options/40 purchase options) to support its planned European growth.
- Flybe and Air France sign extensive codeshare agreement giving Flybe passengers access to five additional routes between the UK and France as well as seven new domestic French routes and 11 international routes.
August
- Flybe announces partnership deal with Finnair to provide regional services in Scandinavian and Baltic Sea Areas, beginning in October 2010 to key Scandinavian and Baltic markets from Helsinki airport.
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
