flybe flights and information

Airline Overview

Since it purchased BA Connect in March 2007, Flybe is Europe's largest regional low-cost airline. Its route network is 70 per cent domestic UK, 20 per cent European business and 10 per cent European leisure destinations.

Flybe's major bases are at Birmingham, Southampton, Belfast, Manchester, Jersey, Guernsey, Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. It is the largest scheduled airline at Birmingham, Manchester, Norwich, Exeter, Inverness, Southampton, Isle of Man, Belfast City and the Channel Islands. The airline operates out of more UK airports than any other airline.

Telephone

Reservations: 0871 700 2000 (calls cost 10p per minute; calls from mobiles and some networks may be higher)

How to find the best deals for flybe flights

There are a number of ways to ensure you always find out about the best deals and offers from flybe. Subscribers to the email newsletter are the first to hear of any special offers. Alternatively, download "flybe departure board", a new desktop alert service that will keep you up to date with all the latest flight offers and travel information, tailored to your preferred airports and destinations direct to your desktop.

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Check-in

For domestic flights, the desk closes 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time with hold luggage and 20 minutes before scheduled departure for passengers with hand baggage only. For international flights, check-in closes 45 minutes before departure time with hand baggage and an hour earlier for those putting luggage in the hold. Online check-in is available at 18 airports including Aberdeen, Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow, London Gatwick, Manchester and Southampton.

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Baggage

Hand luggage: 10kg maximum for one piece of hand luggage, not exceeding 45 x 35 x 15cm.

Checked: 20kg for Economy passengers, 30kg for Flybe Economy Plus passengers. The cost to Economy flyers of checking-in a bag is £12 per bag per one-way flight. A discounted rate of £7.99 per bag applies if booked up to two hours before departure via Flybe.com. There is no charge for Economy Plus flyers. The maximum permissible weight for a single item of checked-in baggage is 30kg.

Excess: items charged at £9 per kg.

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Legroom

Seat pitch: 31 inches.

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Pre-assigned Seating

Yes, by phoning the customer call centre. Seats can be pre-booked for £8 per passenger per sector or £16 per passenger per sector if you want to reserve a seat with extra legroom, such as a bulkhead seat or emergency exit seat.

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Passenger Change Details

Changes are permitted up to two hours before departure for £25 per person per sector plus difference in fare paid and lowest available call centre fare. Changes can be made online or at the call centre, except for name changes, which must be made by telephone.

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Child Fares

No child fares, but infants under two years and on a parent's lap can fly for 12 per cent of the adult fare on domestic routes.

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Senior Fares

No senior fares offered.

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Pets

Guide dogs will be carried on all flights, but need to be booked in advance. The carriage of cats and dogs is allowed as cargo only. Telephone Globe Air Cargo 0208 757 4776 for more information.

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Carrying Musical Instruments

Musical instruments will be carried for a charge of £20 per item.

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In-flight Service

None, but snacks and beverages can be purchased, from the "Deli in the Sky".

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Airline Food Link

Details of the snacks and drinks available can be found at flybe's online menu.

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In-flight Magazine

Flybe's in-flight magazine is called Uncovered and is available on all flights.

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