It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the statement of the main shareholder of the airline - Virgin Atlantic.
“Unfortunately, despite the efforts of all parties involved to support the airline, and not least Flybe employees, the impact of COVID-19 on Flybe sales means that the consortium can no longer commit to continue financial support,” the statement said.
It is specified that as a result of bankruptcy more than two thousand people will be left without work.
Earlier, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia announced its intention to monitor airfare due to the restriction of flights with a number of countries due to coronavirus infection COVID-19.