UK airline collapses into administration - all flights grounded

UK airline collapses into administration - all flights groundedAirlines have come under pressure to slash services or hike ticket costs amid rising jet fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Eleanor Burleigh 10:09, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Updated: 10:09, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 The freight airline confirmed the appointment of administrators on Wednesday (Image: Getty)A UK-based airline has collapsed into administration, with all flights grounded and staff made redundant, according to reports. European Cargo Limited, which operated long-haul freighter flights from Bournemouth Airport, confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday, May 3. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The cargo company was launched during the Coronavirus pandemic, converting former passenger planes into freight aircraft and supporting NHS PPE delivery. A spokesperson for the firm said: "Stuart Morris, Robert Fishman and David Soden of Teneo Financial Advisory Limited were appointed joint administrators of European Cargo Limited on June 3." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyTwo anonymous staff members confirme...