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Manchester Evening News
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Alexandra Rucki

Train companies offering Flybe passengers and staff free travel after airline collapses

Train companies are offering free travel to Flybe passengers and staff after the airline collapsed.

Avanti West Coast said Flybe customers can travel for free on their services if they show their flight ticket.

The rail operator also said the offer is available to Flybe staff if they show their ID card.

Avanti offers services between London Euston, and major terminals including Birmingham New Street, Manchester Picadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.

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A tweet from the train company said: "Avanti Info : Flybe passengers can travel for free on Avanti West Coast services today, Thursday 5th March 2020. Passengers will need to show a Flybe ticket. Flybe Staff can also travel for free today on our services by showing a Flybe ID."

TransPennine Express are also offering free travel to Flybe customers.

A tweet said: "We’re sorry to hear about the collapse of @flybe.

"We’d like to help those customers affected by allowing them to make their journey today on any @firstgroupplc train service, free of charge by producing reasonable evidence of their Flybe booking."

Flybe has ceased trading with immediate effect (Getty Images)

Flybe passengers can travel on off peak CrossCountry UK trains if they can show evidence of a booking.

A tweet from CrossCountry UK said: " To help people stranded by the collapse of #Flybe we’re offering free Standard off-peak travel from today until Sunday to get people home.

"Please show your booking confirmation or Flybe ID to the train crew on our services."

In a statement, chief executive Mark Anderson said Flybe had made "every possible attempt" to avoid collapse but had been "unable to overcome significant funding challenges".

"The UK has lost one of its greatest regional assets," Mr Anderson said.

"Flybe has been a key part of the UK aviation industry for four decades, connecting regional communities, people and businesses across the entire nation.

"I thank all our partners and the communities we have been privileged to serve. Above all I would like to thank the Flybe team for their incredible commitment and dedication."

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