V Air

Defunct low-cost airline of Taiwan (2014–2016) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

V Air was a short-lived Taiwanese low-cost airline based in Taipei active from 2014 through 2016. It was a franchise subsidiary of TransAsia Airways serving flights to Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Cambodia from its base at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.[1]

Founded20 January 2014 (2014-01-20)
Commenced operations17 December 2014 (2014-12-17)
Ceased operations1 October 2016 (2016-10-01)
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V Air
威航
Wēi Háng
IATA ICAO Call sign
ZV VAX VANTAGE
Founded20 January 2014 (2014-01-20)
Commenced operations17 December 2014 (2014-12-17)
Ceased operations1 October 2016 (2016-10-01)
HubsTaoyuan International Airport
Fleet size4
Destinations12
Parent companyTransAsia Airways (100%)
HeadquartersDatong, Taipei, Taiwan
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History

On 24 March 2014, V Air announced that its corporate identity would be the Formosan black bear. The airline commenced services on 17 December 2014 with its maiden flight from Taipei to Bangkok, Thailand.[2] On 7 January 2015, a second route, to Chiang Mai, Thailand, was launched.[3] On 10 April 2015, V air opened its third scheduled flight route to Macau.[4] The airline also flew from Taipei to Manila, Philippines, but the service was soon discontinued due to strong competition on the Taipei - Manila sector. V Air offered Taiwanese cuisine and beverage for sale on its flights.[5] Its aircraft were in an all-economy seating layout with a seat pitch of 32 inches (81 cm).

Citing harsh competition and a revamped business model, V Air announced in August 2016 that it would cease all operations on 1 October 2016 and be folded back to its parent company TransAsia Airways, which itself declared bankruptcy 1 month later.[6]

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Fleet

V Air Airbus A321-200

At the time the airline ceased operations, the V Air fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[citation needed]

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V Air Fleet
Aircraft In service Passengers Notes
Airbus A320-200 2 180
Airbus A321-200 2 194
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