Countrywide search for destination namesakes to mark official launch of Loganair franchise deal

Flybe, Europe�s largest and most successful regional airline, is hoping to find at least one person called Ben Becula and/or Kirk Wall in a countrywide search for destination namesakes to help it celebrate the launch of the first official flight of new franchise partner, Loganair. And, if you aren�t called Ben or Kirk, then the airline also wants to hear from any person whose name might mirror any other of those destinations flown from Glasgow.

The first Mr Ben Becula and Kirk Wall to contact Flybe - the namesakes of two of Flybe�s new Loganair destinations flown from Glasgow � will not only win free return flights but also be invited to the official launch event of the first franchise flight operated by Loganair, at Glasgow International Airport on Monday 27th October as the guest of Flybe Chairman and CEO, Jim French, and Loganair Chairman, Scott Grier.

Mike Rutter, Flybe�s Chief Commercial Officer, comments: �We realise our search for these two namesakes might be a bit of a tall order but we are remaining optimistic that there is someone, somewhere, out there! We�d also invite anyone else who thinks they might persuade us why their name should be considered as a realistic and creative destination namesake for any other Loganair destination flown from Glasgow, to also take part in this somewhat quirky search!�

Flybe�s agreement with new franchise partner, Loganair, takes effect from October 26th at the start of the 2008/09 Winter Schedule. It is the first deal of its kind ever for a UK low cost carrier that has created an exciting synergy between two of Scotland�s best known airlines. It offers passengers the many benefits to be gained from a diverse and expanded route network with a wide choice of connections.

�The operational launch of the franchise deal will mark an historic day for both Loganair and Flybe as BA finally flies off into the sunset,� adds Mr Rutter, �and we greatly look forward to sharing it with our newly uncovered destination namesakes!�

Entries, with name and contact details, should be e-mailed to scottishnames@flybe.com by Monday October 20, 2008.

Loganair Destinations from Glasgow International Airport (Winter 2008) Sumburgh Kirkwall Stornaway Benbecula Barra Tiree Islay Campbeltown

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Notes to editors

About Flybe � Flybe is Europe's largest and most successful regional airline with over 190 routes serving 12 countries, operating from a total of 63 departure points, 34 UK and 29 European airports � Flybe is the number one UK domestic regional point to point airline selling five times more domestic routes than any other airline � Flybe won the 2008 Regional Leadership Award at the recent Global Airline Strategy Awards; Flight International�s �Best Management Team 2007� award; the �Business Achievement Award� at the Franco-British Business Awards 2007 and the �Special Merit for Commitment to the Environment� award at the 2008 Budgie Awards � Flybe is the largest scheduled airline at Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester, Norwich, Southampton, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Belfast City � Flybe launched the aviation industry�s first ever eco labelling scheme in June 07 � Flybe�s franchise agreement signed in January 2008 with Loganair is a groundbreaking initiative � Flybe offers the UK�s first low cost customer loyalty scheme open to all passengers Rewards4all

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