Bizarre how this message gets to the media if Virgin and the new owners have serious long term plans for Flybe. Surely the liquidity needs of the business were put into place?
Sadly news like this whether true or not will do little to encourage forward bookings.
The implications for any such developments would have dire consequences for many stakeholders, in particular the staff, but also airports such as BHD, SOU, and NQY where Flybe comprise the majority of flights.