Flybe ceased operations in January 2023 and no longer flies. The airline entered administration and all flights were cancelled. No NHS discount or Blue Light Card scheme was offered before its closure, and there are no active deals to redeem.
Flybe closure: what happened
Flybe was a UK regional airline that operated domestic routes and short-haul European services from airports including Birmingham, Belfast City, and Aberdeen. The airline collapsed in January 2023, entering administration for the second time. Its first collapse came in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic, after which it was relaunched under new ownership in April 2022. The second collapse came less than a year later, with all flights grounded and the business wound down.
Regional flight alternatives for NHS staff
Several carriers now cover routes previously operated by Flybe. Loganair serves a number of Scottish and Northern Irish domestic routes. Eastern Airways covers some regional UK connections. For budget European and domestic travel from UK airports, Ryanair and Wizz Air both operate from multiple UK bases, with fares that are often comparable to what Flybe charged on similar routes.
NHS travel discounts from active operators
For confirmed NHS and Blue Light discounts on travel, the Jet2 Holidays NHS discount provides £25 off package bookings. The TUI Heroes programme covers exclusive rates on TUI holidays for healthcare and emergency service staff. Both are currently active.
