Leading regional airline wins another two top awards

Flybe, Europe�s largest regional airline, is today celebrating a double first, having scooped no less than two prestigious awards in one night from as far afield as Glasgow and London: Best Domestic Airline at the 16th Annual Scottish Passenger Agents Association (SPAA) Travel Awards and the Most Environmentally Responsible Budget Airline at the British Travel Awards.

The awards cement the airline�s position as the continent�s most successful regional airline and are further confirmation of its strength in continuing to thrive in what is currently an extremely challenging operating environment.

Both Awards� events are highly regarded as recognising industry excellence, the British Travel Awards being voted by tens of thousands of the UK�s travelling consumers and agents and the SPAA Awards by leading industry professionals.

Mike Rutter, Flybe�s Chief Commercial Officer says: �We are delighted that the trade in Scotland has given such a strong indication in recognising our commitment to serving local communities and supporting the regional economies of Scotland. Flybe is building a bigger and stronger airline and our agreement with our new franchise partner, Loganair, strengthens our Scottish ties even further.

�Flybe is also particularly proud of its record relating to its environmental responsibility and, having invested $2bn into a new fuel efficient fleet of aircraft and launching the world�s only ecolabel for the aviation industry last year, are delighted to have now won no less than three prestigious environmental awards this year. It is important recognition and one we hope will send out a clear message to other airlines.�

The two latest Awards won last night by Flybe follow hard on the heels of the airline being recognised earlier this month as the number one mid-market private company in Britain in the Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table; and beating off well-known global airline giants to secure the 2008 Brussels Airport Environmental Award.

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About Flybe � Flybe is Europe's largest and most successful regional airline with over 190 routes serving 13 countries, operating from a total of 64 departure points, 34 UK and 30 European airports � Flybe is the number one UK domestic regional point to point airline serving five times more domestic routes than any other airline � Flybe ranked number 1 in the Sunday Times 2008 Top Track 250; won the 2008 Regional Leadership Award at the Global Airline Strategy Awards; the �Special Merit for Commitment to the Environment� award at the 2008 Budgie Awards and Flight International�s �Best Management Team 2007� award � Flybe is the largest scheduled airline at Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester, Norwich, Southampton, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Belfast City � Flybe launched the aviation industry�s first ever eco labelling scheme in June 07 � Flybe�s franchise agreement signed in January 2008 with Loganair is a groundbreaking initiative � Flybe offers the UK�s first low cost customer loyalty scheme open to all passengers Rewards4all

Catherine Sharrott Assistant Account Executive 020 7025 6589 http://www.redconsultancy.com