ALERT Flybe is cancelling several flights today blaming pilots shortage

Regional airline Flybe has cancelled several of Wednesday morning flights.

The company blamed a combination of factors including pilots’ end of leave year, Easter holidays and base restructuring.

Flights from Belfast City Airport and Birmingham are among those affected. Most of the flights are within the UK.

The airline said it would like to “sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused”.

Passengers whose flight is cancelled, or who suffer long delays, can apply for extra compensation under EU rules.

As these are mostly short-haul flights, and the cancellations were last-minute, most will be entitled to compensation of €250 (£213).