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For example, several have joined or will join Luxwing, operating services on behalf of Italian virtual airline startup Sky Alps , which recently commenced operations. Here, it has been converted for use as a water bomber to help fight forest fires. It is one of 11 ex-Flybe planes making this switch. Sadly, the vast majority remain in storage, waiting to be leased to a new user, wherever that may be. None have re-entered service, and remain in storage abroad under their new ownership.
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Anyone who wishes to enjoy the wonders of Switzerland can take a flight to Geneva. There are also seasonal skiing charters to Bern Airport for those who wish to organise a skiing holiday. Flights to and from various points around the United Kingdom are the staple of Flybe's services.
In England, flights in and out of the Robin Hood Airport make travelling easy for anyone bound for Doncaster or Sheffield. Flybe currently operates a total of 72 aircraft to serve the various routes. The majority of the fleet is composed of Bombardier Dash 8 Q craft with fourteen Embraer E craft completing the current fleet. Flybe currently has a total of eight additional Bombardier Dash 8 craft on order.
The airline prefers to maintain a relatively youthful fleet with the average age of the total fleet just over three years. As is true with many low cost airlines, the cabins on Flybe flights are a single class design. This allows for the maximum use of space for seating.
No in-flight meals are included although the airline's buy on board programme allows passengers to choose from a selection of foods and beverages on a purchase basis only. Part of the strategy for expansion involves the creation of codeshares with other airlines. Currently, this includes codeshares with British Airways for flights into several domestic airports including Birmingham, Edinburgh , Inverness and Aberdeen.
In November , a new codeshare was established between Etihad Airways and Flybe involving flights to and from Manchester, Paris and Frankfurt. The continuing creation of codeshares is expected to allow Flybe to move into new markets over time and expand the travel options it currently offers to long time customers.
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