The first service between Exeter and Newcastle took off for the first time today, as Loganair brings back connectivity between the two cities for business and leisure.
Operated using a 49-seat Embraer 145 regional jet, the service will see twice-weekly flights on Monday and Friday throughout winter with lead in fares of £54.99 each way.
The winter timetable has departures from Exeter at 11.50 on Mondays and 12.50 on Fridays, and from Newcastle at 09.50 on Mondays and 10.50 on Fridays.
Within the airline’s recently launched summer 2021 schedule, the route will...
Following the collapse of Flybe and various other airlines, global aviation jobs site Aviation Job Search will host a free online job fair on Friday 20th March for those who have suffered job losses.
The job fair will run from 10:00am until 4:00pm, and is free to attend for all.
The event is also being held online to combat any concerns surrounding networking in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
Managing Director of Aviation Job Search Dave Capper had this to say: “We’ve seen so many airlines collapse recently, and this has been devastating for thousands of...
Blue Islands has announced it will operate multiple daily flights between Exeter and Manchester as the regional airline continues to maintain essential regional connectivity.
Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “We understand the importance of regional connectivity, with 120,000 passengers flying between Exeter and Manchester in 2019 we have reacted quickly to maintain these vital connections which are essential for the economic and social wellbeing of the South West, following the sad closure of Flybe.
“We are pleased to complement Saturday’s announcement of the continuation...
In the wake of Flybe going into administration, local authorities and partners have joined forces to support Flybe staff affected by the announcement.
Devon County Council, Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council, Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP), Exeter College and Exeter Airport are leading an urgent response group.
Flybe is estimated to be worth around £98.5 million to the local economy and provided around 1,000 jobs directly in the Exeter and East Devon area with a further 620 jobs supported by the business.
A jobs fair is being held in Exeter to support those affected by the collapse of city-based airline Flybe.
The event is being held on Tuesday (10 March) at Exeter Corn Exchange and has been organised by Exeter City Council following Flybe going into administration.
Everyone is welcome to attend – not just former employees of Flybe - and can turn up on the day. The Council is also looking for more employers to come along to the event.
A number of big companies and recruitment agencies have already booked a place at the jobs fair, including BT, the NHS and Screwfix....
Flybe is operating up to 16 flights a week to Amsterdam from Exeter Airport this winter.
This includes the newly added weekday opportunity to fly to the Dutch capital one-way on the early morning London City flight that then continues to Amsterdam Schiphol without through-passengers having to leave the aircraft. This gives business travellers in particular the opportunity to make convenient day returns.
In addition, is the return for winter of eight extra weekday flights and evening services on three days a week (Mon/Thurs/Fri). These provide a significant boost to Flybe’s...
Connect Airways CEO, Mark Anderson, was joined today by over 200 Flybe leaders for the long-awaited unveiling of the airline’s new name as it enters a new era as an independent company under the Virgin brand with the name, Virgin Connect.
This marks the beginning of Flybe’s journey into the future as part of the extended Virgin family with an overall re-brand scheduled to be completed next year.
Virgin Connect will reflect the innovation and entrepreneurship of Virgin’s wider holiday brands, putting its customers at the heart and driving better value. Providing a great...
Maynard student, Olivia Taylor, has become the only female to successfully gain a place on the Skyborne EASA Integrated ATPL training course to become a fully qualified airline pilot – a long held ambition for the Devon sixth former.
“It’s in my blood,” announced the 17-year old from Exeter shortly after receiving notification that she had been awarded the place following a rigorous three stage application process. “Grandad used to be a training captain for British Airways; both my mother and father were cabin crew for British Airways and Virgin respectively and my uncle is a...
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has confirmed an expansion of its 2019 Summer schedule from Exeter Airport with the addition of an extra three flights a week to Edinburgh operating on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings; together with an extra Sunday service to Amsterdam. All flights are available for booking now at www.flybe.com for travel between 31st March and 26th October 2019.
The airline’s double-daily flights to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle continue through to the summer programme. They offer the added opportunity for convenient onward connections to a wide...
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, recently hosted the first Women in Aviation & Aerospace (WiAA) Seminar of 2019 at its Training Academy in Exeter, which attracted over 60 high fliers representing many of the 80+ signatory organisations to the Charter that was launched last year at the Farnborough Airshow.
The WiAA Charter commits organisations to supporting the progression of women into senior roles by focusing on the career pipeline and opportunities. Reflecting this commitment, the seminar featured specialist presentations on the Government’s Aviation Strategy by...
