Flybmi - another one bites the dust.

[Howardh]

Given that the buying consortium is led by Virgin Atlantic, I would be VERY surprised if they kept flying as Flybe.

From Flybe's twitter feed;

Today's confirmation of the sale of Flybe to Connect Airways secures an exciting future for our customers & employees as we continue to provide vital regional connectivity in the UK & beyond. Our confirmed schedule operates as normal & you can book now at http://flybe.com

So not much of a clue there, then!

 

[Bletchleyite]

Doesn't say they won't be rebranding. Connect Airways is a consortium led by Virgin.

 

[Howardh]

Doesn't say they won't be rebranding. Connect Airways is a consortium led by Virgin.

As long as they keep the same routes they can rebrand it as Dan Air if they like!!

 

[berneyarms]

Blaming this on brexit is complete and utter nonsense and typical fearmongering by the pro EU lobby. If it is really due to brexit then how do all the airlines in non EU countries such as, Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc etc etc, all manage to survive. There are many other reasons that airlines (or any company) can go in to administration and have to shut down other than brexit.

You do understand that this company operated contract flights for some organisations apart from operating their scheduled flights.

Uncertainty about the impact of Brexit would undoubtedly affect the certainty of being able to continue to do that.

It’s certainly plausible that Brexit was a factor.

 

[najaB]

It’s certainly plausible that is was a factor.

Like religion of old, even suggesting the idea that Brexit might not be the answer to everything is blasphemy.

 

[edwin_m]

There was something in the Times yesterday (paywall so can't quote) saying that Loganair who are part of the same group will be taking over some Flybmi schedules and even using the same aircraft, but Flybmi tickets won't be honoured. Sounds like one of those pre-pack retail administrations where the business apparently continues but manages to shed most of its debts and usually doesn't honour gift vouchers.

 

[bb21]

British Midland, BMI Baby and now BMI Regional all gone.

Incidentally BMI Baby went bust years before any mention of Brexit !!!

I don't think bmibaby went bust. They were making money but bmi (or rather, IAG) decided to fold the business as running costs of the aging 737-500s they leased soared after continued fuel price rises, as I seem to recall.

 

[edwin_m]

Bmibaby was an orderly shutdown as I recall. Notice was given that it would cease trading from a particular date and presumably no ticket-holders lost their money.