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Europe's Largest Regional Carrier Flybe Latest UATP Merchant

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UATP continues its strategic network expansion in Europe, adding UK-based Flybe, Europe's largest regional carrier as its newest Merchant effective immediately.

To meet customer demands, Flybe chose UATP as a form of payment to continue its European market share expansion.

"There is formidable competition within the European market; innovation and exceeding customer expectation drives success and enabled Flybe to become Europe's first choice for regional travel," says Stephen Hobday, Head of Sales, Flybe. "We focus on the needs of our clients; demand for UATP acceptance by our corporate clients convinced Flybe to become a UATP merchant. UATP's low-cost alternative fits strategically within Flybe's mission as a low fare carrier, with all the offerings a business traveler needs."


Flybe was transformed into its leading status by the aggressive and fierce competition in existence for low fare travel throughout Europe. Providing excellent quality and customer service while keeping costs low, keeps Flybe ahead of its competitors. UATP will enhance Flybe's strategic plan by helping lower distribution costs with low merchant service fees and a global network available to all corporate travelers.


"The UK and Europe continue to see increased growth and profitability; Flybe is smartly positioned to capture these opportunities," said President and CEO Ralph Kaiser, UATP. "As the regional leader, Flybe will be able to increase its market share in the corporate travel arena by accepting UATP; corporate subscribers will profit through Flybe's low-fare pricing and UATP's superior data management capabilities."


Following its recent acquisition of BA Connect, British Airways former regional carrier, Flybe is now Europe's largest regional airline offering 152 routes across 34 European destinations. Flybe also offers some of the most attractive business traveler perks amongst low fare carriers: Business Express. The program offers Flybe's Business Express ticket book, a discounted book of 20 or 40 single sector Economy Plus tickets for people who know where they are going and also need to save time. For the frequent traveler, a book of 20; for flexibility from local airports, the 40 multi route package enables companies to share tickets and use across the organization; sensible prices with the necessary flexibility.

 Printable Version  | published Nov 14, 2007