New Regional Carrier to Open Six Routes
UK-based low-cost air carrier Flybe announced on August 24 that it will start operating five routes between Estonia and Finland and one route between Tallinn and Stockholm.
According to Flybe, six weekly Tartu-Helsinki, Vaasa-Tallinn and Oulu-Tallinn one-way flights will be established between late-October and the beginning of November. In addition, three Tampere-Tallinn and Tallinn-Stockholm one-way flights will also be introduced along with a daily Turku-Tallinn round-trip.
On August 18, Finnair and Flybe bought Finnish Commuter Airlines, creating the new joint venture Flybe Nordic AB. "Our joint vision is for Flybe to become the leading regional airline for the Nordic and Baltic regions," said Mike Rutter, managing director Flybe Europe.
Flybe is currently Europe's largest regional carrier, operating over 180 routes to 65 European airports.
Ingrid Teesalu