Dublin Airport flights operated by UK airline Flybe have been cancelled after the airline collapsed into administration overnight.
The Exeter airline had been struggling in recent months due to financial difficulties.
But a worldwide fall in flight bookings and passenger numbers due to the spreading coronavirus was the final nail in the coffin for the troubled travel company, Dublin Live reports.
At 3am this morning, a statement was issued on the company's website confirming its collapse and the loss of over 2,000 jobs.
The airline operated three routes out of Dublin Airport, connecting the capital with Cardiff, Exeter and Southampton.
Belfast Airport is expected to be badly impacted by the collapse as Flybe operated 14 routes from the Northern Ireland air hub.
A statement issued the Flybe website reads: "Flybe entered Administration on 5 March 2020 and Alan Hudson, Joanne Robinson, Lucy Winterborne and Simon Edel of EY have been appointed as Joint Administrators.
All flights have been grounded and the UK business has ceased trading with immediate effect."
Here's what to do if you're effected by the collapse of Flybe:
Customers
If you are due to fly with Flybe, please DO NOT TRAVEL TO THE AIRPORT unless you have arranged an alternative flight with another airline. Please note that Flybe is unfortunately not able to arrange alternative flights for passengers.
If you have a booking sold by another airline that includes travel on a Flybe flight, please contact the relevant airline or travel agent to confirm if there is any impact to your travel plans.
Customers are also advised to monitor the Civil Aviation Authority website for further information ( www.caa.co.uk ).
If you require any further information or assistance, please contact the Administrators by phone on 0207 951 7801 or by email at flybeadministration@uk.ey.com .
Employees
In the event that you were an employee of the Company and you require any further information or assistance in relation to the Administration, please contact the Administrators on 0161 333 2596 or by email at flybeemployees@uk.ey.com .
Creditors and suppliers
In the event that you were a supplier or creditor of the Company and you require further details in relation to the Administration, please direct your enquiries to the Administrators’ office on 0207 951 7801 or by email at flybesuppliers@uk.ey.com .
