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EZE
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Connecting regional UK destinations with reliable air service.
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Humberside, United Kingdom
Eastern Airways is a British regional airline headquartered in Humberside, England. Founded in 1997, the carrier specializes in scheduled and charter regional flights across the United Kingdom and to select European destinations, serving communities that larger carriers often overlook.
The airline operates from several regional UK airports, providing vital connectivity for business and leisure travelers in areas such as northeast England, Scotland, and the Channel Islands. Eastern Airways has at various times operated routes on behalf of other carriers and government contracts.
Known for its flexibility and regional focus, Eastern Airways has navigated the competitive UK regional aviation market by adapting its network and fleet to meet demand. The airline uses the IATA code T3 and ICAO code EZE, operating under the callsign EASTFLIGHT.
Hubs & network
Eastern Airways operates primarily from Humberside Airport, with additional services from Aberdeen, Southampton, Newcastle, and other regional UK airports.
Fleet
Eastern Airways operates a fleet of ATR 72 turboprop aircraft suited for short-haul regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Eastern Airways was founded in 1997 and is one of the UK's longest-serving independent regional carriers.
- ›The airline has operated oil industry charter flights serving North Sea energy sector workers.
- ›Eastern Airways has at times operated wet-lease and franchise arrangements for larger airlines.
- ›The carrier focuses on underserved UK regional routes where major airlines do not compete.
- ›Eastern Airways resumed scheduled services after a brief suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (32 legs)
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Route network
ABZ → EMAJ41
ABZ → HUYJ41 S20
ABZ → LBAJ41
ABZ → MMEJ41 S20
ABZ → NCLER4 J41 S20
ABZ → NWIS20
ABZ → SVGER3 J41
ABZ → SYYJ41
ABZ → WICJ41
BHX → NCLJ32
CWL → NCLJ41 S20
DIJ → TLSJ41
EMA → ABZJ41
HUY → ABZJ41 S20
HUY → NWIS20
LBA → ABZJ41
LBA → SOUJ41
LRT → LYSJ41
LYS → LRTJ41
MME → ABZJ41 S20
NCL → ABZER4 J41 S20
NCL → BHXJ32
NCL → CWLJ41 S20
NCL → SVGER4
NWI → ABZS20
NWI → HUYS20
SOU → LBAJ41
SVG → ABZER3 J41
SVG → NCLER4
SYY → ABZJ41
TLS → DIJJ41
WIC → ABZJ41
Latest news
ch-aviation· 9/16/2026
Proflight Zambia receives ex-Eastern Airways Jetstreams
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FlightGlobal· 6/25/2026
Eastern Airways fleet sold as administrators fail to rescue collapsed UK regional carrier
Read at FlightGlobal
Aerospace Global News· 2/8/2026
"Warning signals" show for regional airlines after recent failures
Read at Aerospace Global News
thestreet.com· 7/2/2026
Another airline shut down in bankruptcy, to liquidate
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key.aero· 1/5/2026
The rise and fall of Eastern Airways
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Aviation24.be· 7/3/2026
Eastern Airways collapses into liquidation after rescue talks fail
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About on Wikipedia
Eastern Airways
UK regional airline, 1997–2025
Eastern Airways was a British regional airline headquartered at Humberside Airport near the village of Kirmington, North Lincolnshire, England. The airline operated domestic, international and private charter flights. Around 1,300,000 passengers flew with the airline per rolling year including on…
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