Transport · 28 October 2025
Eastern Airways Suspends Operations, Faces Collapse with Hundreds of Jobs at Risk
Facing severe financial pressure from a post-pandemic drop in travelers, the UK regional carrier Eastern Airways, established in 1997, has halted all services and submitted a formal notice of its plan to appoint an administrator. The airline, vital for regional routes including Newquay to London Gatwick and key connections in the North Sea offshore sector, has canceled all flights, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Authorities and other airlines are seeking alternatives to maintain affected routes.
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