Up to 2,000 direct jobs hang in the balance after the collapse of
The airline’s tragic collapse threatens a further 1,400 jobs in the supply chain, GMB analysis has revealed.
The Exeter-based airline with immediate effect and that administrators had been appointed.
Crisis talks were held throughout Wednesday to try to secure a rescue package, but no deal was agreed.
In a statement, chief executive Mark Anderson said the company had made “every possible attempt” to avoid collapse but had been “unable to overcome significant funding challenges”.
The administration not only affects direct Flybe staff, but GMB members working for Swissport provide ground services for Flybe at Liverpool, East Midlands, Edinburgh and Jersey airports.
Nadine Houghton, GMB National Officer, said: "These unfolding developments are a tragedy not only for Flybe's loyal workforce, but a domino effect now puts 1,400 jobs in the wider supply chain at immediate risk and threatens the future of vital regional airports."
"The last thing regions crying out for investment need is to see infrastructure that maintains good jobs ripped away."
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"We need the Government to urgently step in and save jobs wherever possible. The damage to already fragile local economies must be minimised."
Fears are also growing for the jobs of thousands of workers who provided baggage handling and other services for Flybe following the airline’s collapse.
Thousands of employees at ground handling firm Swissport, based at regional airports across the 海角视频, are anxiously waiting for news.
Sources said an announcement could be made later on Thursday warning that several thousand jobs are at risk.
Workers include baggage handlers, check-in staff and engineers.
Some engineers were told late on Wednesday that they were being laid off, sources said.
Commenting on the news that airline Flybe has gone into administration, Deborah Fraser, CBI Regional Director for the South West said: “Following Flybe’s collapse, our thoughts are with their employees and passengers trying to get home. Understandably they will be looking for reassurances today - addressing their concerns must be a priority."
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She added: “Government must protect those who’ve lost their jobs and secure vital regional connectivity. Better transport links are essential for South East firms and fundamental to the Government’s ambitions of ‘levelling up’ the 海角视频’s economic performance.”
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