Review of Flybe flight from Guernsey to Southampton in Economy

BEE

BE - Flybe

Flight taken on 12 July 2015
BE632
13:30 00h 45m 14:15
BobbieD
2,185 · 15 · 7 · 3

Hello,
Here's the report of my short hop back to Southampton from Guernsey.
Here's the itinerary again:
SOU - GCI with SI (see here http://flight-report.com/en/report-10823.html)
GUI - SOU with BE (this FR)
This time I flew with Europe's largest region airline - Flybe! This was simply do to the price and time of flight (and maybe just a little bit about being more interesting to fly with another airline I had never flown before :P)
I arrived a little later than planned as it seems taxis in Guernsey are more difficult to find on Sundays. There are also buses to the airport from the main town - St. Peter Port. I was told these run every hour on normal days, but not sure about Sundays. The taxi dropped me off directly outside departures and due to the rainy weather I didn't take a picture of the terminal from outside, but here is the check in area. I hadn't checked in online this time so had to go the the desks to get my boarding card. There was only one person in front of me so I got my card in no time.


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Security, like in Southampton, comprised of just two x-ray scanners, but due to the small planes in use this also proceeded quickly. The departure lounge is one small area with a small duty free shop and a cafe.


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Departure screens showed all the flights were to either the UK or other Channel Islands, mostly run by Aurigny.


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Boarding was announced and walking to the aircraft provided a view of the some of the other planes as well


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Leg room on Flybe was similar to that on Blue Islands, which was ample for the small flight duration. The cabin was also lit with purple lights, similar to that of the newer livery. My plane was however still in the old white and blue livery.


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In the seat pocket was provided a magazine with the routes operated by Flybe.


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During take-off we again got a view of the island, however due to low cloud this time this soon disappeared. In contrast to Blue Islands on the outbound flight, this time there were no freebies. Any drinks and snacks therefore had to be paid for.


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We landed safely in Southampton about 5 minutes ahead of schedule


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As I had no hold luggage I again breezed through arrivals and within a couple of minutes I was on the platform of Southampton Airport Parkway Station

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Product ratings

Airline

Flybe 6.0

  • Cabin8.0 / 10
  • Cabin crew8.0 / 10
  • Entertainment/wifi3.0 / 10
  • Buy-on-board menu5.0 / 10
Departure airport

Guernsey - GCI5.8

  • Efficiency8.0 / 10
  • Access4.0 / 10
  • Services3.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness8.0 / 10
Arrival Airport

Southampton - SOU6.9

  • Efficiency8.0 / 10
  • Access8.0 / 10
  • Services3.5 / 10
  • Cleanliness8.0 / 10

Conclusion

This was a pleasant flight and arrived perfectly on time. The was little difference to that I had on Blue Islands, except for the free beverage on Blue Islands.

I'd fly again with both airlines and will definately look at flying again from Southampton due to the ease of access.

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Comments (7)

  • Thanks for the return flight !

    Guernsey Airport looks just like Southampton's... maybe smaller ?

    I'm not sure I would prefer Flybe if they don't provide free drinks. But I guess Blue Islands doesn't fly routes as long as Flybe so it's hard to compare them other than on the Channel Islands market.

    Shame you didn't get the purple livery :)

    Looking forward for the next routing ;)

  • I forgot to say I'm impressed by Flybe's network in the UK... They do fly to ALL UK airports ! Apart from LHR, understandibly...

  • Would it be possible to use the first photo for a new book I am writing about Southampton Airport?

    Thanking you

  • Hi MaboPete, sure I'm happy for you to use the pictures!

  • Hi MaboPete, sure I'm happy for you to use the pictures!

    • Many thanks. Could you please email me at spitsortiesites@yahoo.co.uk and I'll furnish you with the details about the book.

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