Newquay link threat worries Flybe travellers as stormy skies gather

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If troubled airline fails, Cornish residents fear being isolated from rest of the country

As Flybe’s plane flew closer to Newquay airport on Tuesday afternoon, 57-year-old Heather Hollands said she was always surprised at how quickly the hour-long journey from Heathrow passes. At that point, the captain announced that BE2184 was rerouting to Bristol.

 

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