British airline faces administration and could shut down in days - with 800,000 customers at risk

A major airline based in Britain is on the brink of falling into administration within a matter of days, which could impact the holiday and travel plans of around 800,000 customers.It is understood that Eastern Airways has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator in another blow the economy.Under this latest business move, the company has 10 days to address its fiscal problems before it goes under.Launched in 1997, Eastern Airways has served destinations in England and Scotland for around 800,000 passengers annually.If the airline does bust after filing administration, then this will mean all flights will be cancelled, The Sun reports.Notably, Eastern Airways serviced regional air travel needs across the UK, with current destinations including Wick and Aberdeen in Scotland, as well as Humberside and Teeside International in EnglandAs well as this, the airline previously operated other routes, including between Birmingham and Gibraltar.Flights to Gibraltar were launched b

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British airline faces administration and could shut down in days - with 800,000 customers at risk

A major airline based in Britain is on the brink of falling into administration within a matter of days, which could impact the holiday and travel plans of around 800,000 customers.

It is understood that Eastern Airways has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator in another blow the economy.

Under this latest business move, the company has 10 days to address its fiscal problems before it goes under.

Launched in 1997, Eastern Airways has served destinations in England and Scotland for around 800,000 passengers annually.

If the airline does bust after filing administration, then this will mean all flights will be cancelled, The Sun reports.

Notably, Eastern Airways serviced regional air travel needs across the UK, with current destinations including Wick and Aberdeen in Scotland, as well as Humberside and Teeside International in England

As well as this, the airline previously operated other routes, including between Birmingham and Gibraltar.

Flights to Gibraltar were launched by the company in 2021, but were cut only a year later.

Furthermore, Eastern Airways axed its route between Cardiff to Paris Orly, Franc in March 2024.

Earlier this year, the company confirmed it would be launching new flights from Newquay, Cornwall to London Southend Airport, Essex but this route no longer appears on its website.

It should be noted that Eastern Airways is the number one provider of charter flights for sports teams in Europe.

Teams in both Premier League and Championship football teams use the operator, as well as Rugby Union teams and Super League teams.