Regional airline Flybe has ceased trading for a second time, with all flights cancelled and passengers left stranded.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced the company had gone into administration and told those with booked Flybe flights not to travel to airports.
Passengers were emailed overnight and told not to turn up for check-in.
CAA consumer director Paul Smith said: “It is always sad to see an airline enter administration and we know that Flybe’s decision to stop trading will be distressing for all of its employees and customers.
“We urge passengers planning to fly with this airline not to go to the airport as all Flybe flights are cancelled. For the latest advice, Flybe customers should visit the Civil Aviation Authority’s website or our Twitter feed for more information.”
The airline confirmed the “sad” move on their Twitter feed, and confirmed that administrators had been brought in.
“We are sad to announce that Flybe has been placed into administration,” they tweeted.
“David Pike and Mike Pink of Interpath have been appointed administrators. Flybe has now ceased trading. All Flybe flights from and to the UK are cancelled and will not be rescheduled.”
Flybe had returned to the skies in April following an earlier collapse.
