World Airlines
Defunct London-based regional airline operator
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World Airlines was an airline that briefly operated out of London City Airport in 1996. It was started by Nick Stolberg.
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| Founded | 1996 | ||||||
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| Hubs | London City Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Parent company | World Airlines Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | ||||||
| Key people | Nick Stolberg | ||||||
History
World Airlines started operations on 13 May 1996 with a four-times-a-day service from London City Airport to Amsterdam.[1] There were, at a later stage, further flights from London City Airport to Munich, Germany.[citation needed]
Nick Stolberg ex Holiday Autos was the founder and used the aircraft during publicity for Upside Down his boy band prodigy.
The CEO was Allen Marking who went on to become easyjet's Chief Engineer in 1996.
Marshals of Cambridge supplied the engineering and spares support for the operation.
The airline used two ex-US Air aircraft, British Aerospace 146 -200.[2]
The cabin crew training was at BA Heathrow airport and swimming pool training in South London area.
By the end of 1996, the airline had ceased to operate.[3]
Fleet
- 2 x BAe 146-200
