Flybe, one of the largest Regional Airlines claims to have invested over 2 million in the last year in an attempt to attract more Business Travellers.  They have opened 8 new executive lounges over the past year, with the latest being at Newcastle airport.  These lounges, for their economy plus customers provide free wifi as well as refreshments.

They are also working on their check in process, expanding the options available to their passengers.  You can already check in online, or at one of many self service kiosks at the airport.  They are also planning on introducing mobile phone check in facilities shortly.

Flybe say that they will not be as affected by the soaring costs of fuel as some other airlines, as they use aircraft that are a lot more fuel efficient than most other airlines.  Their main plane, the Bombardier Q400, costs about half of what a Boeing 737 costs to run, but is as quick.

With price increase everywhere, this could be a good time for business travellers to start looking at Flybe for their flights.