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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Frederick Marvin Lumba

What Happened to Eastern Airways? UK Airline Axes All Flights Amid Chaos

Embattled regional UK airline Eastern Airways filed a notice of intent to apply for administration to try and save themselves (Credit: YouTube)

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed that regional carrier Eastern Airways has suspended all operations after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators, placing thousands of passengers in limbo.

The airline, which operates across the UK, Ireland and parts of Europe, cancelled all scheduled flights on Monday as it edged toward insolvency. Among those affected are business travellers and professional sports teams that rely on its domestic routes to reach Premier League fixtures.

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