Coronavirus kiss of death for Flybe: what can passengers do?

Struggling airline goes into administration after government rejected appeal

Flybe
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Flybe has gone into administration after the coronavirus proved to be the final nail in the coffin of the struggling airline.

The carrier entered administration overnight, with all flights grounded and the business ceasing trading “with immediate effect”.

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