The New Flybe Will Launch Ticket Sales Next Week

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By Luke Bodell

Published Mar 17, 2022

The returning airline is expected to announce its full list of routes next week.

Photo: Getty Images.

The new Flybe will launch its first ticket sales next week as the airline gears up for operations. The revived carrier has also announced that its second base of operations will be at Belfast City Airport. Tickets are due to go on sale on Tuesday, March 22nd.

Flybe tickets go on sale this Tuesday

Flybe will offer its first fares since relaunching as the airline prepares to commence operations in the spring. The carrier will put tickets up for sale on March 22nd, with a complete list of routes, destinations and everyday low-cost fares to be announced next week.

CEO Dave Pflieger said,

"Next week is going to be an exciting time for customers and communities that have been waiting to hear from us about low fares, new routes, and new destinations—all of which are being timed to coincide with the restart of the economy and a return to normality after two difficult years for all."

Flybe claims it will eventually serve many cities in the UK and EU. Photo: Getty Images

Flybe 2.0 will announce its routes in the coming days, promising "many other cities in the UK and EU," and plans to up its schedule as the summer progresses.

Pflieger added,

"We are confident that a new and improved Flybe will provide customers with great value, more choices, and the opportunity to quickly and more conveniently visit loved ones, go on holiday, and more easily visit customers or attend important meetings."

Second base in Belfast

Flybe also revealed the location of its second base of operations - Belfast City Airport. In November, the airline announced that its primary base of operations and headquarters will be at Birmingham Airport.

Flybe was the largest operator at Belfast City Airport before its collapse. Photo: Getty Images

Pflieger said,

"As you’ve heard, our team has been working hard for over a year and a half to bring customers a new airline that people will love, and we are particularly excited to be flying to Belfast City Airport and serving Northern Ireland."

Before entering administration, Flybe served 80% of routes at Belfast City Airport. The airline will face stiffer competition this time around, with Aer Lingus Regional, Loganair, Eastern Airways and newly-launched Emerald Airways operating out of Belfast.

The story of Flybe 2.0

It has been more than two years since Flybe went bust after failing to secure financial aid from the UK government. It had unsuccessfully sought a £100 million ($131.8 million) loan to stay afloat.

The carrier was bought out by Thyme Opco, a shell company of former shareholder Cyrus Capital, with a relaunch announced in April 2021. The new airline will move out of its former base at Exeter Airport and establish its headquarters in Birmingham.

Flybe's relaunch was announced in April 2021. Photo: Flybe

Flybe plans to operate with the DHC Dash 8-400 turboprop and has set a target of 32 aircraft in its fleet. The airline welcomed its first Dash 8 in November and expects its third delivery in the coming weeks.

Are you happy to see Flybe return to the skies? Which destinations do you see the relaunched carrier serving? Let us know your insights in the comments.