New operator commits to Flybe routes
Flybe has confirmed it has signed a deal with Stobart Air to operate some of its services from the Isle of Man.
The firm will commit two 72-seat ATR aircraft to Flybe routes from Ronaldsway, covering all scheduled flying to London Stansted and some of the airline's Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester routes.
In what's called a 'white label' deal, Flybe will effectively rent the planes and crew from Stobart. The ATRs will be Flybe branded with passenger announcements referring to 'a Flybe flight, operated by Stobart Air'.
While maintenance of the aircraft will be the responsibility of the new operator, commercial liability for the operation remains with Flybe.
Stobart's planes will operate alongside Flybe's 78-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft. The new arrangement begins on 25 October.
Stobart Air has previously agreed a five year deal to operate Flybe branded aircraft on six European routes from London Southend Airport.
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