A look at big and interesting headlines in the Grand Rapids area this week.
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Flyglobespan, Scotland’s biggest airline, is out of business. All flights have been cancelled and all aircraft grounded. Passengers who are on vacation and stranded can make claims if they paid by credit card.
A help line has been provided for stranded passengers:
+44 (0) 2034410846 for Europe
0871 271 9000 for UK callsAir travel Organisers Licensing may be able to assist.
The airline stopped taking bookings yesterday afternoon when the rescue package—a financial deal with Jersey-based Halcyon Investments— failed to materialize.
Fluglobespan had ten planes and flew from airports including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, Manchester, Gatwick and Belfast.
