www.flybe.com

No resistance from here to 165p.

Getting on to 130p today incredible.

Liberum retain a 'buy' and up their target price from 130p to 150p.

I'm still in.

Flying.

lol

Tonight? :-)

Moving nicely today.

Cruising.

Full throttle now ... breakout ?

New one year high.

Placing of £150mill.

They buying something or just skint ?

FLYING TODAY.

have they been tipped by Shares mag or the IC?.

Its Thursday..

Why what day do the mags come out mitzy?.

Used to be thu shares mag
fri IC.

Anyway going for the recent high.

Very nice.

Isn't it deadline day for the upen offer today ?

dunno....who cares.

As long as it keeps rising.

Tuesday 25 March, 2014
Flybe Group Plc
Franchising Agreement with Stobart Air
RNS Number : 0843D
Flybe Group PLC
25 March 2014


FLYBE GROUP PLC
('Flybe' or 'the Group')

Franchise agreement with Stobart Air serving new routes into London Southend Airport

Flybe announces that it has reached agreement with Stobart Air, a Stobart Group business, for a five year franchising agreement at London Southend Airport.

Under this new agreement, Stobart Air (formerly Aer Arann) will operate new routes from London Southend Airport in partnership with Flybe. Flybe has proven experience as a franchisor, most notably with Loganair who have 17 aircraft operating in Flybe colours.

The franchise operation will commence on 5th June with two 72 seat ATR aircraft in Flybe livery. Tickets go on sale via Flybe.com on 3rd April to a mix of destinations in Benelux and Northern Europe.

It is estimated that passenger numbers on the six routes will increase to approximately 200,000 per annum in 2015.

The franchise agreement has been structured to accommodate additional aircraft and routes if required.

Saad Hammad, Chief Executive Officer of Flybe, said:

"We are delighted to be extending the Flybe brand further into the South-East. Today's news is also further evidence of our commitment to providing true regional connectivity across the UK and we look forward to unveiling a major programme of new base and route development over the coming months."

Andrew Tinkler, Chief Executive of Stobart Group, said:

"This agreement represents an exciting expansion of our relationship with Flybe. London Southend Airport is an ideal access point for Flybe customers travelling to and from London and the South East and we look forward to welcoming them."

ENDS

25 March 2014

BRIEF-Flybe, Stobart sign 5-year deal for flights from London Southend airport

25 Mar 2014 - 07:14
March 25 (Reuters) – Flybe Group Plc :
Franchise agreement with Stobart Air serving new routes into London Southend airport
Stobart Air (formerly Aer Arann) will operate new routes from London Southend airport in partnership with Flybe
Franchise operation will commence on June 5 to destinations in Benelux and Northern Europe
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