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A new airline has taken on one of Flybe's former flight routes from Exeter to Manchester.

Blue Islands announced it will operate multiple daily flights between Exeter and Manchester as
the regional airline continues to maintain essential regional connectivity.

Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “We understand the importance of regional connectivity, with 120,000 passengers flying between Exeter and Manchester in 2019 we have reacted quickly to maintain these vital connections which are essential for the economic and social wellbeing of the South West, following the sad closure of 

“We are pleased to complement Saturday’s announcement of the continuation of flights between Exeter and Jersey with our Exeter – Manchester services. We look forward to providing key º£½ÇÊÓƵ regional infrastructure in this first phase of activity from Exeter Airport as we continue to sustainably develop our route network in key markets.”

Matt Roach, Managing Director at Exeter Airport said, “With routes already secured to Jersey and now with the addition of multiple daily services from Exeter to Manchester, we are delighted that Blue Islands has been able to provide this key infrastructure to the South West, and so quickly after the disruptions which followed Flybe’s collapse last week."

Blue Islands will establish a base including engineering support in Exeter for its ATR aircraft and crew to serve the route which will operate multiple flights throughout the day from mid-April.

 following last weekend’s announcement that Blue Islands will also maintain the connection between Exeter and Jersey with up to seven flights per week.

The former Flybe franchise partner has continued uninterrupted services as normal including operating free flights to Birmingham and Exeter last week.