UK regional carrier Eastern Airways has suspended all operations, with every flight cancelled effective immediately, according to a statement from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Passengers have been urged not to travel to airports, as no services will operate while the airline’s situation is resolved. Eastern Airways, which flew routes connecting Aberdeen, Humberside, Gatwick, Newquay, Teesside International, and Wick John O’Groats, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the Insolvency and Companies Court in London on Monday morning.
Selina Chadha, Consumer and Markets Director at the CAA, said:
“We urge passengers planning to fly with this airline not to go to the airport as all Eastern Airways flights are cancelled. Eastern Airways customers should visit the Civil Aviation Authority’s website for the latest information.”
In a coordinated response, London North Eastern Railway (LNER), ScotRail, TransPennine Express, and Northern have announced that they will offer free standard-class travel on 28 and 29 October for Eastern Airways staff and passengers.
To access this support, travellers must present an Eastern Airways employee ID, boarding pass, or flight confirmation to station staff when travelling on suitable routes.
The collapse marks another blow to the UK’s struggling regional aviation sector, which has faced mounting financial pressures amid rising costs and fluctuating demand.
