Flybmi collapse: which other airlines are in the red?

Failed carrier blamed ‘insurmountable’ challenges caused by Brexit uncertainty

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Hundreds of Flybmi passengers have been stranded overseas after their flights were cancelled following the airline’s collapse.

British Midland Regional, which operated as Flybmi, announced on Saturday that it was filing for administration. The company blamed “insurmountable” challenges caused by the uncertainty of Brexit, as well as a spike in fuel and carbon prices.

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