Flyforbeans
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| flyforbeans | ||
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| Founded | 2007 | |
| Hubs | Cardiff International Airport | |
| Fleet size | 3: Boeing 737-300 | |
| Destinations | Not yet announced | |
| Parent company | flyforbeans Aviation Ltd | |
| Company slogan | "Where have you bean lately?" | |
| Headquarters | Barry, Wales | |
| Key people | Managing Director: Tim Lee | |
| Website: http://www.flyforbeans.com/ | ||
Flyforbeans is an airline based in Wales which intends to commence operations from Cardiff International Airport.[1]
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[edit] History
In June 2007 the airline applied to the CAA for its Type A Operating Licence, to allow it to operate both scheduled and charter flights from Cardiff.
[edit] Origin of name
The name comes from an idea by the managing director, who was in a market in Provence, France and overheard someone saying "I got my flight for beans!". [2]
[edit] Future plans
Flyforbeans will operate three Boeing 737-300 aircraft.[3]
It plans to serve destinations in France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Eastern Europe; while trying not to duplicate destinations from Cardiff. The airline says it has identified many European destinations, of which more than twelve will be served initially, gradually adding further destinations. the airline is aimed at both leisure and business users.[4] The actual destinations and launch date have yet to be announced.
FlyForbeans have a 'Blog' on their website, which documents their progress up to launch.
The airline have delayed commencing flights/ticket sales again due to their CAA license still awaiting approval and their acquisition of aircraft. Ticket sales, according to their website, were to begin in April with flights beginning in June 2008.
[edit] References
- ^ Budget airline to launch routes. BBC News (28 March 2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-02.
- ^ flyforbeans FAQ.
- ^ New budget airline wants to set up base at Cardiff. flightmapping.com (12 June 2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-02.
- ^ Flyforbeans has 12 destinations on its radar. icWales - Western Mail (11 June 2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-02.
