What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact on Cardiff International Airport of Flybe airline going into administration on Wednesday 4 March 2020?
Flybe has made a hugely positive impact on Cardiff Airport, accounting for 24% of passenger numbers. However, owing to the proactive steps that Cardiff Airport has taken in recent times to diversify and improve its financial sustainability, income generated from Flybe routes accounts for around 5.6% of revenue. Whilst of course it will be challenging to mitigate this loss, Cardiff Airport is not at risk. The Welsh Government is working closely with all partners. I have held urgent conversations with the Chief Executive of Cardiff Airport and her team as well as speaking with the UK Government about how to mitigate the impact of this news. Cardiff Airport is actively talking to a number of airlines about the opportunity that exists for other carriers to pick up routes impacted at Cardiff Airport.