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Eastern Airways Closes Permanently | London News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
Eastern Airways, once a bustling UK regional carrier flying 200 daily flights and serving a million passengers a year, is shutting down for good after a failed last-ditch rescue effort. The airline, already grounded since November, collapsed following the loss of its key KLM contract and couldn’t find a buyer. With 330 staff affected and all nine aircraft up for auction, this marks the end of an era — and reflects a troubling trend hitting the travel industry this year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/928c1095496a8cb0