Mega Maldives

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Mega Maldives
IATA
LV		 ICAO
MEG		 Callsign
SANDBAR
Founded 28 February 2010 (2010-02-28)
Commenced operations 23 December 2010 (2010-12-23)
Hubs
Fleet size 3
Destinations 7
Company slogan Paradise In Reach
Parent company Mega Global Air Services (Maldives) Private Limited
Headquarters Malé, Maldives
Key people George Weinmann (CEO)
Fredrik Groth (COO)
Mizna Ahmed (VP Administration)
Steve Monson (VP Flight Operations)
Website www.megamaldivesair.com

Mega Global Air Services (Maldives) Private Limited, operating as Mega Maldives Airlines, is a Maldivian scheduled airline established in 2010 and serves as the international airline of the Maldives. It was awarded an AOC on 22 December 2010,[1] and its first domestic flight was from Malé to Gan on 28 December 2010.

Operations

The airline began its international operations on 21 January 2011 between Hong Kong and Gan. The airline initially operated flights between Hong Kong and Gan once every 5 days.[2] Later, the route was changed to Hong Kong and Malé, but continued the unique every 5 day pattern. The airline also began scheduled service from Malé to Shanghai on 16 July and to Beijing 22 July 2011.[3] Frequencies have increased since 2011 and the airline currently operates 4 to 5 frequencies a week to each of Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong depending on the season. The airline has also served Chongqing, Chengdu, and Hangzhou, China as well as Incheon (Seoul), Korea, with seasonal services. The latest route to operate is from Hong Kong to Koror, Palau with twice weekly frequencies starting in mid-December, 2013.

MEGA Maldives Airlines provides unique onboard services such as a "Honeymoon in the Sky" program (special gift and onboard treatment, must be reserved in advance), a "Kiddie Fight Attendant" program (in which appropriate age children get to learn about the flight attendant job and help hand out ice cream), and other innovative experiences for its passengers. Cockpit visits are usually allowed after landing on request (which is encouraged) or by invitation. The airline seeks to return some of the romance and excitement to flying.

The airline also provides technical services to other airlines at Male' Ibrahim Nasser International Airport including AOG support. The airline can also provide ground handling supervision and permit management services to other foreign airlines as well.

Destinations

Maldives
  • Maldives Malé – Ibrahim Nasir International Airport Hub
  • Maldives Malé – Ibrahim Nasir International Airport occasional charters
Hong Kong
People's Republic of China
Mega Maldives's Boeing 767 (8Q-MEG) aircraft at Gan International Airport
Korea
Palau
  • Palau Koror – Palau International Airport

Fleet

Mega's fleet includes the following aircraft as of January 2014.[4]

Mega Global Air Fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers
C pY eY Total
Boeing 757-200 1 — 0 50 155 200
Boeing 767-300ER 2 — 12 42 196 250
Total 3
Mega Maldives Boeing 767 with Trip Advisor logo

The airline also operates one Boeing 737-800 on wet lease from Travel Services (a Czech Republic airline). This wet lease will last until April or May 2014 at which time the airline plans to replace this aircraft with another long term dry lease. The airline is looking to add both 757 and 767 aircraft to its fleet this year. [5]

Livery

From 2011 through early 2013 the exterior paint of the airline's first aircraft was sponsored by Trip Advisor with their logo prominently displayed on the forward fuselage. The tail of the aircraft displayed the Mega Global Air insignia. The airline is one of few in Asia willing to allow promotional sponsorship in its paint scheme and inside the cabin. In the past, CYTS and other Chinese travel agencies have sponsored cabin interior elements.

References

  1. ↑ New airline marks new era of aviation in Maldives
  2. ↑ JL (27 January 2011). "Stop Press". Airline Route. Retrieved 26 October 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Mega Maldives Airline Announces New Routes From Male’ International Airport to Shanghai and Beijing" (Press release). Mega Maldives Airline. 10 July 2011. 
  4. ↑ Staff writers (4 August 2012). "Mega Maldives expands fleet with Boeing 757". Minivan News. Retrieved 26 October 2012. 
  5. ↑ information provided by company.

External links

Airlines of the Maldives
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