Blue islands deal with Flybe 'not good' for customers

A travel expert has said the franchise deal that will see Blue Islands flights run through Flybe won't be good for customers.

Simon Calder, travel editor for The Independent, believes the deal will make Flybe's brand stronger by reducing competition in the market.

The franchise deal means Blue Islands will operate services in Flybe branded aircraft, with all tickets booked online through Flybe's website.

But Simon says the likelihood is that customers will be losing out.