Zoom Airlines Inc and Zoom Airlines Ltd, the Canadian and UK airlines announced the suspension of all flights on Thursday after the companies failed to secure financing.

In an announcement on their website, Hugh and John Boyle, the founders of Zoom, said “We deeply regret the fact that we have been forced to cease all Zoom operations. It is a tragic day for our passengers and more than 600 staff.

“We have done everything we can to support the airline and left no stone unturned to secure a re-financing package that would have kept our aircraft flying.”

Zoom operated flights from London Gatwick to New York, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego and Bermuda, plus flights to Canada from Gatwick, Bristol airport, Cardiff airport, Belfast airport, Manchester airport and Glasgow airport.

The Civil Aviation Authority, operator of the ATOL protection scheme, has issued advice for Zoom Airline customers at the CAA’s website.