Flyr files for bankruptcy – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country

The company announced in a stock exchange announcement on Tuesday evening that it is declaring itself bankrupt. The board decided this afternoon and the decision was unanimous as they found no basis for further operation. All flights are canceled and ticket sales are suspended. The websites of the airline became unavailable shortly after the news became known. – This is a sad day. We tried. We gave everything we had of energy, knowledge and experience, but unfortunately it was not enough, says founder and chairman Erik Braathen of Flyr in a press release. Apologies to the customers CEO Brede Huser apologizes to the customers who will be harmed by the bankruptcy. He asks them to contact their credit card companies to get refunds for tickets for journeys that now do not materialise. – I would like to apologize to guests who have their travel plans ruined, partners who have to reallocate their resources, shareholders who lose out on their investment and employees who suddenly find themselves out of a job. It is painful to disappoint so many, says Braathen. The company is now having a general meeting for the employees this evening, and will make a statement to the press after this. Unsuccessful with financing plan On Monday, Flyr informed that the company has not succeeded in bringing in enough money, and that the board must now consider whether there are alternatives for further operations. “Unfortunately, Flyr has not been successful with the alternative financing plan and is now in a situation where the board must assess whether there are alternatives for further operations,” said Flyr chairman Erik Braathen in the press release. The charter company Ving informs TV 2 that their customers will not be affected by the problems in Flyr. Earlier this month, it became clear that Flyr will transport Ving’s customers to Mallorca, Crete and Tenerife. They ask everyone who has booked trips to follow updates directly from Flyr, or on the company’s website. The Flyr share received rough treatment on the stock exchange and fell 71 percent after the airline was unsuccessful with its new financing plan. The airline is not on the main index.



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