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Flybe 'UK's top domestic airline'
3 Jul 2009
Regional airline Flybe has claimed that it is now the UK's leading domestic carrier following the release of new statistics by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The operator cited figures showing that the Flybe brand carried 26% of all domestic travellers in the UK in April, ahead of easyJet with a 23% share.
In terms of total passenger numbers, Flybe was at the top of the list with some 451,413 customers, beating major competitors such as British Airways and bmi.
The regional airline also strengthened its position at London Gatwick during the months of April and May, carrying more domestic passengers from the airport than any other operator.
Mike Rutter, Flybe's chief commercial officer, said: 'Just six years ago, Flybe was a distant fifth in the UK domestic market. It's a mark of how far we've come that, in less than a decade, we're now number one – a phenomenal achievement.
'We now serve 35 airports in the UK, affirming our commitment to keeping Britain on the move through these challenging economic times.'
Alongside its range of domestic services, Flybe offers flights to Paris, Alicante, Milan and other European destinations from various airports in the UK.
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The operator cited figures showing that the Flybe brand carried 26% of all domestic travellers in the UK in April, ahead of easyJet with a 23% share.
In terms of total passenger numbers, Flybe was at the top of the list with some 451,413 customers, beating major competitors such as British Airways and bmi.
The regional airline also strengthened its position at London Gatwick during the months of April and May, carrying more domestic passengers from the airport than any other operator.
Mike Rutter, Flybe's chief commercial officer, said: 'Just six years ago, Flybe was a distant fifth in the UK domestic market. It's a mark of how far we've come that, in less than a decade, we're now number one – a phenomenal achievement.
'We now serve 35 airports in the UK, affirming our commitment to keeping Britain on the move through these challenging economic times.'
Alongside its range of domestic services, Flybe offers flights to Paris, Alicante, Milan and other European destinations from various airports in the UK.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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