Airline Flybe collapses into administration
Flybe has gone into administration.
It follows months of uncertainty over the future of the regional airline - which started life in the Channel Islands.
It has provided important air links between the islands and Birmingham, Southampton, Manchester and several other UK transport hubs.
The carrier which was struggling already has seen a drop in demand caused by the coronavirus making 'a difficult situation worse.'
Administrators announced early this morning it had ceased trading with immediate effect.
Crisis talks were held throughout Wednesday to try to secure a rescue package, but no deal was agreed.
Meanwhile Blue Islands - a franchise of Flybe for the Channel Islands - is assuring passengers that it's flights will not be affected by the company's collapse.
Blue Islands are also operating extra services today (5 March) to help those with existing Flybe bookings to Birmingham and Exeter.
Jersey's government are meeting with the Ports of Jersey this morning.
The States of Guernsey says its concern is with those employed by the airline and discussions will be held with other key stakeholders.
They refer passengers to the Flybe website and offer the following advice.
The UK Prime Minister's official spokesman told a Westminster briefing the Government is "urgently" working to find airlines to take on the routes Flybe previously operated.
The UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the Coronavirus outbreak made an already 'weak company' unable to survive.