Shapps: Coronavirus to blame for Flybe collapse

Shapps: Coronavirus to blame for Flybe collapse

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has blamed a "weak company and the coronavirus" for the collapse of regional airline Flybe.

The airline went into administration and ceased trading with immediate effect as it struggled to raise funds amid a fall in bookings, likely triggered by the coronavirus outbreak.

Mr Shapps also ruled out public transport closures to limit the outbreak, instead urging the public to observe basic hand washing and hygiene to stem the spread of the virus.

Report by Connerv.

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