Extra regional flight capacity is being laid on by Flybe in preparation for potential strike action at British Airways from this weekend.

Flybe will run 262 flights across 10 routes to and from Gatwick, including seven a day to Jersey; four a day to Newcastle and three a day to Aberdeen and Dusseldorf.

The airline will run 288 flights across 27 routes to and from Southampton, including five a day to Edinburgh and Glasgow; six a day to Manchester and multiple frequencies to Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Dusseldorf.

More information can be found on the FlyBe website>>

Just because you’ve given up those extra special pleasures for lent doesn’t mean that you can’t plan your next big treat and book your Easter getaway flights with Flybe. With a choice of 70 destinations throughout the UK and Europe and flights starting from just £21.50 one way, not only can you indulge yourself and discover somewhere new, but you’ll also have plenty of money left over for those chocolate delights.

Jet off for some well deserved spring sunshine in the Spanish destinations of Alicante, Malaga or Palma. 20 degree temperatures, a rich dose of traditional Spain and the very best in bar and beach life is just a short hop away with flights starting from just £39.99 one way.

Alternatively, for a break a little closer to home, head to the Isle of Man. Old and new combine on the Isle of Man, where you can take a horse tram ride along the promenade or enjoy the gruelling TT Motorsport each summer. Try the Snaefell Mountain Railway; the top of which is the only place in the British Isles where you can see Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England from one spot.

Book your Easter getaway flights now at Flybe.com.

Flybe is to introduce a year-round six times a week service from Manchester to Bournemouth.

Kicking off on May 27, flights lead in at £24.99 one way including taxes and charges.

For more information, visit the FlyBe website>>