Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Flybe shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Flybe offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Flybe at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Flybe? Wrong! If the Flybe is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Flybe then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Flybe? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Flybe and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Flybe wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Flybe then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Flybe site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Flybe, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Flybe, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox_Airline |airline=Flybe|logo=Flybelogo.gif|logo_size=200px|IATA=BE|ICAO=BEE|callsign=JERSEY|headquarters=Exeter, United Kingdom|hubs=[Manchester Airport
Birmingham International Airport (England)Belfast City Airport
Southampton AirportExeter Airport
[Glasgow Airport
Norwich International Airport [airline based at
Exeter Airport, England. It is the largest independent regional airline in Europe operating on 99 routes to 40 airports. The airline's main base is Exeter International Airport, although its largest is now at
Southampton International Airport. It has further bases across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and
Isle of Man.
The company holds a
United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence permitting it to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats. Operating Licence
History
twin-
turboprop airliner in the colours of an Internet gaming Company.
Glasgow International Airport (2006) landing
Flybe started operations on 1 November 1979 as Jersey European Airways, after taking over the operations of
Intra Airways but was taken over in 1983 by Jack Walker's Walker Steel Group who were already the parent company of Blackpool based charter airline
Spacegrand Aviation. The two airlines were run separately, with partially shared management, until their amalgamation within the Walker Aviation Group in 1985, under the Jersey European Airways name. The airline rebranded as British European Airways in June 2000 and later shortened this title to Flybe on
18 July 2002 and aimed to reposition itself as a full service, low-fare airline. On 3 November 2006 it was announced that agreement in principle had been reached for Flybe to acquire BA Connect, with the exception of
London City Airport services. The acquisition was completed in March
2007. The airline is owned by Rosedale Aviation Holdings (69%), staff (16%) and British Airways (15%) as a consequence of the acquisition of BA Connect. It has 1,638 employees at March 2007.
Acquisition of BA Connect
On 5 March
2007 Flybe completed the acquisition of the former regional airline business of
British Airways. The purchase was first announced on
3 November 2006. British Airways will ensure that Flybe has sufficient cash funding (£96m) in order to achieve its growth targets and the transition out of the BA Connect fleet. In return British Airways has acquired a 15% stake in the airline. The acquisition (which did not include BA Connect's
London City Airport routes) has significantly increased Flybe's route network in both the UK and continental Europe making Flybe Europe's largest regional airline. announced that they have completed the acquisition of BA Connect
Destinations
Flybe flies to the following destinations (as of May 2007):http://www.flybe.com/map/default.htm
Austria
Belgium
- Brussels (Brussels Airport)
Croatia
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
- Alicante (Alicante Airport)
- Málaga (Málaga Airport)
- Murcia (Murcia-San Javier Airport)
- Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan Airport)
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Crown Dependencies
Fleet
The Flybe fleet includes the following aircraft (at September 2007): UK CAA Aircraft Register
- 4 BAe 146
- 9 BAe 146
- 3 De Havilland Canada Dash 8 (STORED)
- 33 De Havilland Canada Dash 8 (further 27 on order)
- 26 Embraer 145
- 6 Embraer E-Jets (8 on order)
In November 2006, the Flybe fleet average age was 8.3 years Flybe Fleet Age.
Aircraft orders
- On 6 June 2005 Flybe placed an order for 14 Embraer E-Jets aircraft plus options on an additional 12 aircraft. Flybe is the worldwide launch customer for the Embraer 195. Delivery of the aircraft started in September 2006 in aviation and will be completed in November 2007. The new aircraft will replace Flybe's BAe 146 aircraft, completing the fleet rationalisation started in 2003 which also includes an order for up to 61 De Havilland Canada Dash 8 aircraft (41 firm orders and 20 options).
- On 14 June 2005 Flybe converted four existing Dash 8 Q400 options into firm orders bringing its fleet of Q400s to 45 aircraft when they are delivered.Air International, July 2005
- On 1 September 2006 the airline received its first 118-seat Embraer 195, the launch customer of the product. Fitted with single Head up guidance systems and configured to offer single-class service, the aircraft is intended to be used extensively within Flybe’s existing and expanding network, replacing the airline’s BAe 146s.
- In May 2007 the airline signed a deal for 15 de Havilland Canada Dash 8 aircraft valued at $394 million, with options for a further 15. It is the world's largest Q400 operator and this order will increase its Q400 fleet to 60 Air Transport World 9 May 2007.
Codeshares
- British Airways - Flybe codeshares on routes primarily out of/into Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Edinburgh. This is following Flybe's takeover of many BA Connect routes in March
- Brussels Airlines - Flybe announced on 1 August that they were to start codesharing with Brussels airlines on Flybe routes out of Manchester and Southampton and on Brussels Airlines routes into Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Newcastle 1 August 2007.
Sponsorship
- On 24 April 2006 Flybe announced a 3-year deal with Southampton Football Club for sponsorship of the main club and shirt. Flybe are also the main and shirt sponsor of Exeter City F.C., Norwich City F.C., and Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.. Birmingham City Football Club announced on 13 April 2007 that Flybe had ended their sponsorship of the club.
- Flybe also sponsor the weather bulletins on STV and Westcountry Television as well as the sport bulletins on UTV.
References
External links
- Official website
- Fleet
- Photos
{{Infobox_Airline |airline=Flybe|logo=Flybelogo.gif|logo_size=200px|IATA=BE|ICAO=BEE|callsign=JERSEY|headquarters=Exeter,
United Kingdom|hubs=[Manchester AirportBirmingham International Airport (England)
Belfast City AirportSouthampton Airport
Exeter Airport
[Glasgow Airport
Norwich International Airport [airline based at
Exeter Airport,
England. It is the largest independent regional airline in Europe operating on 99 routes to 40 airports. The airline's main base is Exeter International Airport, although its largest is now at Southampton International Airport. It has further bases across the United Kingdom, the
Channel Islands and
Isle of Man.
The company holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence permitting it to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats. Operating Licence
History
twin-
turboprop airliner in the colours of an Internet gaming Company.
Glasgow International Airport (2006) landing
Flybe started operations on 1 November 1979 as Jersey European Airways, after taking over the operations of
Intra Airways but was taken over in 1983 by
Jack Walker's Walker Steel Group who were already the parent company of Blackpool based charter airline Spacegrand Aviation. The two airlines were run separately, with partially shared management, until their amalgamation within the Walker Aviation Group in 1985, under the Jersey European Airways name. The airline rebranded as British European Airways in June 2000 and later shortened this title to Flybe on
18 July 2002 and aimed to reposition itself as a full service, low-fare airline. On
3 November 2006 it was announced that agreement in principle had been reached for Flybe to acquire
BA Connect, with the exception of London City Airport services. The acquisition was completed in March
2007. The airline is owned by Rosedale Aviation Holdings (69%), staff (16%) and British Airways (15%) as a consequence of the acquisition of BA Connect. It has 1,638 employees at March 2007.
Acquisition of BA Connect
On 5 March
2007 Flybe completed the acquisition of the former regional airline business of
British Airways. The purchase was first announced on
3 November 2006. British Airways will ensure that Flybe has sufficient cash funding (£96m) in order to achieve its growth targets and the transition out of the BA Connect fleet. In return British Airways has acquired a 15% stake in the airline. The acquisition (which did not include BA Connect's
London City Airport routes) has significantly increased Flybe's route network in both the
UK and continental Europe making Flybe Europe's largest regional airline. announced that they have completed the acquisition of BA Connect
Destinations
Flybe flies to the following destinations (as of
May 2007):http://www.flybe.com/map/default.htm
Austria
- Salzburg (Salzburg Airport)
Belgium
Croatia
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
- Faro, Portugal (Faro Airport)
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Crown Dependencies
Fleet
The Flybe fleet includes the following aircraft (at September 2007): UK CAA Aircraft Register
In November 2006, the Flybe fleet average age was 8.3 years Flybe Fleet Age.
Aircraft orders
- On 6 June 2005 Flybe placed an order for 14 Embraer E-Jets aircraft plus options on an additional 12 aircraft. Flybe is the worldwide launch customer for the Embraer 195. Delivery of the aircraft started in September 2006 in aviation and will be completed in November 2007. The new aircraft will replace Flybe's BAe 146 aircraft, completing the fleet rationalisation started in 2003 which also includes an order for up to 61 De Havilland Canada Dash 8 aircraft (41 firm orders and 20 options).
- On 14 June 2005 Flybe converted four existing Dash 8 Q400 options into firm orders bringing its fleet of Q400s to 45 aircraft when they are delivered.Air International, July 2005
- On 1 September 2006 the airline received its first 118-seat Embraer 195, the launch customer of the product. Fitted with single Head up guidance systems and configured to offer single-class service, the aircraft is intended to be used extensively within Flybe’s existing and expanding network, replacing the airline’s BAe 146s.
- In May 2007 the airline signed a deal for 15 de Havilland Canada Dash 8 aircraft valued at $394 million, with options for a further 15. It is the world's largest Q400 operator and this order will increase its Q400 fleet to 60 Air Transport World 9 May 2007.
Codeshares
- British Airways - Flybe codeshares on routes primarily out of/into Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Edinburgh. This is following Flybe's takeover of many BA Connect routes in March
- Brussels Airlines - Flybe announced on 1 August that they were to start codesharing with Brussels airlines on Flybe routes out of Manchester and Southampton and on Brussels Airlines routes into Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Newcastle 1 August 2007.
Sponsorship
- On 24 April 2006 Flybe announced a 3-year deal with Southampton Football Club for sponsorship of the main club and shirt. Flybe are also the main and shirt sponsor of Exeter City F.C., Norwich City F.C., and Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.. Birmingham City Football Club announced on 13 April 2007 that Flybe had ended their sponsorship of the club.
- Flybe also sponsor the weather bulletins on STV and Westcountry Television as well as the sport bulletins on UTV.
References
External links
- Official website
- Fleet
- Photos
