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Flybe is rebranding to Virgin Connect in early 2020. Your Flybe booking will not be affected - the airline will take care of all of the details so that you as a passenger can just look forward to your flight.

About Flybe

Flybe is a British low-cost regional airline based in Exeter, and was the largest regional airline based in Europe until January 2019 when it was sold to Connect Airways. The airline carries 8 million passengers a year from over 70 airports in the UK and across Europe, covering over 180 routes and 12 countries. The airline is the most punctual in the UK and 8th in Europe, awarded by FlightGlobal in January 2019.

The airline was launched in 1979 from the merger of Intra Airways and Express Air Services, where it was called Jersey European Airways. In 2000 the airline was renamed to British European, and then again in 2002 to its current form.

In February 2019, the airline was sold to Connect Airways which is backed by Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Aviation. As part of the purchase, it was announced that Flybe will rebrand as Virgin Connect starting in 2020.

Flybe Fleet

The table below summarises the state of the Flybe fleet, correct as of October 2019.

Flybe Destinations

Flybe currently flies to destinations in Europe and domestically within the UK. The tables below summarise the domestic and international destinations that the airline currently flies to (correct of October 2019).

Domestic Destinations

International Destinations

Flybe Baggage

Carry-on Baggage

Passengers flying on Flybe are allowed 1 cabin bag which must not exceed the dimensions of 55 x 35 x 20cm. In addition, passengers are allowed a small personal item which must fit under the seat in front of you. This could be items such as a handbag or laptop case. The combined weight of these two items must not exceed 10kg.

Checked Baggage

The amount of hold luggage that Flybe offers you is dependent upon the fare class selected at checkout.

'Just Fly' class - no hold luggage is included in the price of the ticket. Checked baggage can be added for a fee.

'Get More' class - passengers are allowed 1 item of hold luggage of up to 23kg

'All In' class - 2 items of hold luggage of up to 23 kg per bag

Flybe Check-In Information

Online Check-in

Passengers can check-in online for their Flybe flights via the airline's website. This service is usually available 36 hours before your flight and closes 1 hour before, although there are sometimes some exceptions.

Airport Check-in

Passengers can check-in for free at the airport either at the self-serve kiosks or at the airline's check-in desk. Be sure to arrive at the airport in enough time to ensure you have enough time to check in, pass security and get to the boarding gate before it closes. In most cases, the airport check-in service will close between 60 minutes and 30 minutes before flying, so be sure to check for your specific airport before travelling.

Flybe Hub Airport

Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is an international airport located southeast of Birmingham city centre, at Bickenhill in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull and in Birmingham within the West Midlands, England. The airport is a base for Flybe, Monarch, Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways. The airport offers both domestic flights within the UK, and international flights to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, North America and the Caribbean.

Flybe Class Information

Economy Class

Flybe only offers Economy Class, however, there are a number of different ticket types within Economy Class that give passengers extra perks, such as more flexibility with cancels and changes.

Facilities

Although onboard service and amenities are the same in Economy Classregardless of the ticket type that you purchase, Flybe offers a number of different ticket types that give passengers extra perks on the ground. The three different types of tickets are:

Just Fly

• Regular seating
• One carry-on bag
• One additional small bag
• Option to purchase extras

Get More

• Reserved seating
• One carry-on bag
• One small bag
• One item of 23kg checked baggage
• Changeable ticket
• Option to purchase extras

All In

• Reserved extra legroom seating
• One carry-on bag
• One small bag
• Two items of checked baggage at 23kg
• Changeable ticket
• Fast track security
• Access to the executive lounge
• Complimentary food and drink

Premium Economy

Flybe doesn't have a Premium Economy class. However, passengers can pay to sit in a limited number of seats that have extra legroom.

Business Class

Flybe doesn't have a Business Class cabin. However, if you purchase the 'All In' ticket, you will be given access to the airlines' Executive lounge at selected airports.

First Class

Flybe doesn't offer a First Class cabin.

Alternative Airlines to Flybe

Please click on the logos below to find out more about airlines that fly similar routes to Flybe:

Flybe In-Flight Entertainment

Flybe does not offer a personal TV or overhead cabin TV on their flights. However, there is an in-flight magazine called Flight Time for passengers to read and enjoy. In addition, passengers are welcome to bring their personal devices in their cabin baggage, as long as they are used only when in flight mode.

Flybe Food

Passengers can purchase food for their flight via the in-flight menu 'Cafe Flybe'. There are a range of foods such as breakfast pastries, soups, sandwiches, platters, noodles, crisps and chocolate bars. In addition, there are a variety of drinks to choose from including tea, hot chocolate, coffee, gin, soft drinks, wine, beer, cider and other spirits. Passengers who are flying in the All In fare will receive a complimentary drink and snack at the price of their ticket.

Flybe WiFi

Flybe is yet to provide WiFi to its passengers on board.

Flybe Frequent Flyer

Before being bought by Virgin, Flybe offered a frequent flyer program called Spend&Fly which rewarded regular passengers. However, this was closed as of 20th September 2019.

The airline announced that they are working on a brand new frequent flyer rewards program, which will be announced soon inline with the new rebranding of Flybe to Virgin Connect.

Flybe Airline Alliance

Flybe previously was part of the Avios airline alliance. However, in May 2019 this was terminated. This means that passengers using Flybe can no longer collect Avios points on their flights.

Flybe has codeshare agreements under the 'One Stop to the World' programme with airlines such as BA, Air France, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific. Similarly, Flybe has an interline agreement with Pakistan International Airways. The airline also has three franchise partners, Loganair, Stobart Air and Blue Islands .

Flybe Special Services

Special Assistance

Passengers can request special assistance for their flights. This includes within the airport terminal, assistance checking in and dropping off bags, going through security and to the departure gate and getting on or off the aircraft. You can request this service from the airline's website at the time of booking.

Pets, Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals on Flybe

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Flybe News

23rd April 2019

Flybe launches fifth regional link to London Heathrow

Flybe has launched its fifth route to London Heathrow on 21 April (2019), starting a new connection to Europe's biggest hub from the Isle of Man. The route will be served daily.