Eastern Airways flights to operate under Flybe brand

Eastern Airways' Isle of Man flights are now operating under the Flybe brand.

The two operators have entered a five-year franchise partnership, with Eastern's services now using Flybe's BE flight codes, as well as being bookable through the Flybe website.

Eastern says the partnership will give its customers greater connectivity to Flybe's other routes, as well as allowing online check-in.

Eastern took over the Belfast City, Glasgow and Newcastle routes following the collapse of CityWing earlier this year, while Flybe operate flights to Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester from Ronaldsway.