Caledonian Sleeper offers free seats to stranded Flybe passengers [Caledonian Sleeper]





Date: 05/03/2020

Overnight rail service Caledonian Sleeper is offering free travel for the next week to people stranded across the UK as a result of Flybe entering administration. Passengers with a valid Flybe booking will be able to book a seat on any Caledonian Sleeper route between London and Scotland, from tonight (5 March) through to next Thursday (12 March).


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