Additional Start Up Airlines Are Looming
A few months ago, in a related article, I mentioned two carriers start to the U.S. market. Since then, both EOS and MAXjet Airways airlines took off, and passengers are served by their success and make plans for future expansion. Apart from these two companies, carriers waiting to take their first additional flights. Take a look at some of the main contenders.
Fly First Class – The Florida-based airline plans to Wilmington, North Carolina as a basis. With regular flights to Bermuda and London, the airline – True to its name – offers a single level of service in first class. Scheduled first flight at times during the second quarter of 2006.
Primaris Airlines – approved by the FAA and the owner of a Boeing 757, which it currently leases to another carrier, Primaris an order placed in January 2005 for the new Boeing Dreamliner aircraft, also known as the 787. Before the first of these special aircraft in 2008, Primaris would lease three 757 aircraft and begin a regular service between New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco in mid-2006.
Virgin America – Pending government approval, Virgin America will fly up to 105 Airbus aircraft. Based in San Francisco, the airline of Richard Branson has inspired some hurdles to overcome first, including the U.S. government to convince the airline is, in fact, especially in the hands of the United States.
Other airlines are starting to be consulted: Blackstar Airlines USA Jet Airlines, Baltia Air Lines. All start-ups for key funding received various federal and local government approvals, organize a management team, and begin hiring long before the first flights made. This unique process that shakes all the contenders, leaving carriers committed to creating a file.
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