UK airline Flybe collapses as virus hits flights worldwide

One of UK's biggest airlines, Flybe, collapsed Thursday with all its flights grounded, the company said, as the coronavirus epidemic takes a heavy toll on airlines around the world. 

A statement on Flybe's website said the company had entered administration and could not arrange alternative flights for its passengers. 

"All flights have been grounded and the UK business has ceased trading with immediate effect," said the airline, which avoided going bust in January only after being granted a tax holiday by the UK government. 

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