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Eastern Airways cancels all flights and suspends operations

The Civil Aviation Authority has told passengers with bookings not to travel to the airport

A jet comes in for landing(Image: David McNew/Getty Images)

Eastern Airways has grounded its entire fleet, with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirming it has suspended the carrier's operations.

Passengers with forthcoming bookings have been advised against travelling to airports, as the CAA instructs travellers to "make their own alternative travel arrangements via other airlines, rail or coach operators".

The carrier served six º£½ÇÊÓÆµ airports: London Gatwick, Aberdeen, Teesside International, Humberside, Wick and Newquay.

Beyond passenger services, the airline also provided charter flights for Premier League and Championship football clubs.

The CAA stated: "Eastern Airways, which operated regional services from airports across the United Kingdom, has suspended operations. ", as reported by .

"All Eastern Airways operated flights are now cancelled. Therefore, please do not go to the airport as flights will not be operating."

Selina Chadha, consumer and markets director at the CAA, said: "We urge passengers planning to fly with this airline not to go to the airport as all Eastern Airways flights are cancelled.

"Eastern Airways customers should visit the Civil Aviation Authority's website for the latest information."