Flybe launches express hand baggage check in providing boost for business travellers

Flybe, Europe’s third largest low fares airline today announces the launch of an express hand baggage check-in facility at Birmingham, Southampton, Jersey, Guernsey and Belfast City. The new check-in facility is designed for those with hand baggage only, allowing business and shortbreak travellers the chance to significantly cut down on check-in and total travel time.

Flybe, carry a higher proportion of business travellers than any other low fare airline and the launch of the new check-in facility consolidates its proposition of being the only low fare airline to offer a business service.

In addition to providing a comprehensive domestic route network stretching across the backbone of Britain that allows convenient door-to-door travel for both business and leisure travellers, flybe has also aimed to facilitate convenient booking methods. This month also sees the launch of flybe’s business-to-business website at www.flybe2b.com. The new site provides companies with access to the most competitive flybe fares and enables them to fully manage their travel activity online, giving them tailor made travel and expense management information and travel support at the click of a button.

Mike Rutter, Sales and Marketing Director, flybe, said, “We are committed to providing a first class, low fares service for both business and leisure travellers across the UK and this check-in service is a further demonstration of this aim.

We are a low-fares airline that continues to innovate and provide service improvements that really make a difference to our passengers and their travel experience.

From executive lounges, frequent flyer points, the B2B booking site and now this further addition to flybe’s business offering, we are the first choice for any travel savvy businessman. And of course, the combination of low fares and excellent service is good news for leisure travellers too!”

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