Flybe axes 300 jobs

Around 300 jobs are to be axed at UK regional airline Flybe as it battles to slash costs by £35m to stem losses.

Around 300 jobs are to be axed at UK regional airline Flybe as it battles to slash costs by £35m (€41m) to stem losses.

The Exeter-based carrier announced plans to cut around 10% of its 3,000-strong UK workforce and is considering outsourcing further support functions, including ground handling and onboard catering.