Originally Posted by
Brigantee
You may use the term hyperbole , The fact a Tory government is prepared to invest hugely in a airline such as fly be proves this is actually a hugely important issue for UK PLC and why flybe won’t be allowed to be forced out of business
It’s all about timing. In my very humble opinion Flybe/Connect are lucky to find themselves able to approach the Government after a general election when so much was made of regional connectivity by the politicians. Also, how would it look if the airline collapsed at the very moment we exited the EU.
Add to this the Transport Secretary being an aviation enthusiast who’s forays to research aviation in foreign parts have been part funded by Stobart - amongst others - during his time as chairman of the all-party committee on aviation (this information is publicly available), then it is not that surprising that the case for supporting Flybe is at least being heard.