Flybe ceases trading and cancels all flights

Airline Flybe has cancelled all flights to and from the UK after going into administration.

A statement on the airline’s website said it had “ceased trading” and told any passengers expecting to travel with it not to go to the airport.

About 2,500 passengers were due to fly with Flybe on Saturday, with about 75,000 passengers in total having flights cancelled.

Flybe said it would not be able to help passengers arrange alternative flights.

An aviation analyst has told Sky News that while the government has stepped in before when larger airlines have gone bust, this will not be the case for Flybe.

“Anyone with bookings will have to rely on a refund from their credit card or debit card provider, or by claiming from travel insurance.”