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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
William Dunne

Ryanair launches cheap 'rescue' fares for Flybe customers as airline goes bust

Ryanair has launched cheap "rescue" fares on five routes to the UK after Flybe has gone bust.

The British airline based in Exeter collapsed overnight and will stop trading immediately.

Flybe operated three routes from Dublin Airport, three from Knock and one route from Cork Airport.

Following the news, Ryanair has offered UK flights for as cheap as €19.99 for travel until the end of April - if booked by midnight on Sunday, March 8.

Ryanair spokesman Alejandra Ruiz said: "Flybe customers can continue to enjoy the lowest fares and most reliable service by switching to Ryanair, and we’ve released rescue fares to assist customers affected by Flybe ceasing operations.

Ryanair plane (REX/Shutterstock)

"We are working with the CAA to accommodate passengers who may have been left stranded or have had their travel plans disrupted by the collapse of the airline.

"Customers can fly at fares starting from just €19.99 until the end of April, and these rescue fares are on sale now until midnight Sunday 8 March."

The Ryanair routes include Liverpool to Knock, Bournemouth to Dublin, Belfast to London Stanstead, Bristol to Dublin and Belfast to Manchester.

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